EPA Calls on Mexico to Halt Toxic Sewage Flow into US

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited the California-Mexico border to demand urgent action from Mexico to halt the decades-long flow of toxic sewage from Tijuana into Southern California, which has contaminated beaches and sickened both residents and Navy SEAL trainees. Zeldin emphasized that Americans are 'out of patience' with the persistent health and environmental hazards, and insisted that Mexico must take responsibility for cleanup and invest in infrastructure to prevent future contamination. During his trip, Zeldin met with local stakeholders and Mexican officials, including Environmental Secretary Alicia Bárcena, who expressed a willingness to collaborate on a comprehensive solution. Both nations are now working to draft a mutual statement and a detailed list of projects aimed at resolving the crisis. The EPA’s initiative reflects a renewed focus on cross-border environmental challenges and highlights the need for binational cooperation to address public health risks. Zeldin stressed that a solution must be implemented urgently to protect both American communities and military operations in the region.