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𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗦-𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗼/𝗧𝗶𝗷𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 A monumental agreement has been reached between the United States and Mexico. The United States and Mexico are making substantial strides to enhance water infrastructure and address transboundary wastewater management issues in the Tijuana River watershed. 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: • Release Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP) funding for the rehabilitation of Pump Station 1 and Tijuana River collection pipes. • Provide BWIP funds for additional projects, subject to appropriations. • Expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) capacity from 25 to 50 million gallons per day (MGD) by December 2027, with an interim expansion to 35 MGD by August 2025. • Inform Mexico of expenses incurred for trash removal and sediment dredging activities in the Tijuana River. 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: • Seek internal funding to initiate construction on key projects in 2025, including the diversion of 10 MGD of treated effluent and the rehabilitation of the Parallel Gravity Line. • Allocate Minute 328 funds in the 2026-2027 budgets to complete remaining projects by December 2027. • Secure full funding for the operation and maintenance of Minute 328 infrastructure projects. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: • Enter a new Minute by December 31, 2025, to ensure a comprehensive solution for wastewater management. • Develop a binational monitoring system for real-time data on Tijuana River flows and water quality. • Expand treatment capacity and improve stormwater management practices. The #USIBWC led by #ComissionerChadMcIntosh continues its commitment to #ProtectingAmericans from #MexicanSewage and holding #Mexico accountable as we move towards a comprehensive solution to this decades-long issue, investing in a more resilient, sustainable future. Read statement by #CommissionerChadMcIntosh: https://lnkd.in/8au0xr8r #WaterInfrastructure #USMexicoCollaboration #TijuanaRiver
