California’s recent release of $46 million in voter-approved funding to address pollution in the Tijuana River and New River underscores a reality that many communities already understand: wastewater infrastructure is now a frontline public health and environmental resilience issue. The Tijuana River crisis is one of the most visible examples in the United States. Since 2018, more than 100 billion gallons of toxic sewage have polluted the Tijuana River, affecting communities near the California-Mexico border and contributing to beach closures, odor complaints, public health concerns, and environmental degradation. The newly [...]
