Border Water Cleanup: $100 Million Annually for Tijuana and New River Restoration
This law allocates significant federal funding to combat severe pollution in the Tijuana and New River watersheds, which carry sewage and contaminants from Mexico into the US, posing major public health risks in California. Through new restoration programs and infrastructure investments, the legislation aims to provide residents in border communities like Imperial Beach and Calexico with cleaner water, reopened beaches, and reduced health hazards. A total of $1.1 billion is authorized over 11 years for these purposes.
Key points
Public Health Investment: Establishes two dedicated programs authorizing $50 million each annually (total $100 million for 11 years) to fund projects addressing raw sewage and polluted stormwater flows, aiming to end long-term beach closures.
Infrastructure Focus: Creates a new border water infrastructure program to finance essential projects (wastewater treatment, stormwater management) within 100 km of the US-Mexico border, prioritizing sustainable and transboundary solutions.
Coordinated Action: Mandates close cooperation between US federal, state, and local agencies, and Mexican authorities, to develop and implement long-term action plans for water quality restoration.
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