Mexico is moving forward with eight infrastructure projects aimed at restoring the Tijuana River and reducing wastewater pollution that affects communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Speaking during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning news conference on Wednesday, National Water Commission (Conagua) Director General Efraín Morales López said the initiative, which began under the previous federal administration, is now moving forward with renewed momentum.
Projects target wastewater discharges
Morales said the ongoing work includes rebuilding sections of the wastewater collector network to prevent untreated sewage from flowing into the Tijuana River.
Additional projects include the construction and rehabilitation of pumping stations, as well as a wastewater conveyance system designed to restore operations at the Arturo Herrera and La Morita facilities.
Additional phase planned for 2027
Morales also announced that a second phase of the program is expected to begin next year with five additional projects.
According to Conagua, the combined efforts are expected to significantly improve water quality in the Tijuana River basin, benefiting communities in both Mexico and the United States because of the watershed’s shared cross-border nature.
“This will allow for a major recovery of the Tijuana River, with benefits on both sides of the border,” Morales said.
