The State Public Services Commission of Tijuana (CESPT) has removed more than 4,143 cubic meters of waste from Tijuana’s collector lines, pipelines, and specialized pumping stations over the first eight months of the year as part of maintenance efforts of the city’s sanitary infrastructure.
Mónica Vega Aguirre, Director General of CESPT, emphasized that these efforts are diligent and constantly carried out as the region prepares for the upcoming rainy season.
“Sanitary maintenance doesn’t begin with the first rain; it is an ongoing, year-round operation. By stepping up these efforts now, we preserve the operational capacity of our pumping stations and pipelines, mitigate risks, and ensure we can respond swiftly where urgent needs arise,” she said.
Over time, soil, sand, and mud accumulate at the bottom of the drainage networks while household trash, grease, and non-flushable items like wet wipes frequently form blockages that obstruct wastewater flow. Clearing these obstructions restores hydraulic capacity and stabilizes flow across the city’s facilities.
2,330 cubic meters of waste were extracted directly from essential pumping stations responsible for transferring wastewater. An additional 1,813 cubic meters were cleared from underground pipelines and collector networks.
Key infrastructure sites targeted include the high-capacity PB1 pumping plant, the Los Laureles and El Matadero pumping stations, and primary collectors spanning multiple high-risk sectors of the city.
CESPT urged Tijuana residents to avoid dumping grease, trash, or wet wipes into the sewer system. The agency also cautioned against opening street manhole covers during heavy downpours to drain surface runoff, as that frequently introduces heavy debris, causes severe blockages, and overloads the city’s sanitary network.
