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Mexico and U.S. Set Tijuana River Cleanup Schedule as U.S. Seeks Ocean Outfall Review

The plan outlines coordinated construction to curb decades of coastal pollution.

Overview

  • Mexico and the United States agreed on a specific calendar of works under their binational effort to clean the Tijuana River.
  • The United States asked Mexico to evaluate an ocean outfall as an emergency option to route flows offshore if treatment systems fail.
  • Mexico will carry out upgrades tied to the San Antonio de los Buenos treatment plant to prevent discharges into the river.
  • The United States committed to complete the expansion of the international wastewater treatment plant in San Diego by 2027.
  • Officials said the outfall remains under evaluation and noted that Tijuana’s growth may require future increases in treatment capacity.