In response to forecasts predicting heavy rainfall driven by the El Niño weather phenomenon, the State Public Services Commission of Tijuana (CESPT) has initiated a series of preventive maintenance and fortification efforts across the city’s water and sanitation infrastructure, including pumping stations, sumps, and treatment facilities to mitigate flood risks and minimize service disruptions during rain.
CESPT General Director Mónica Vega Aguirre conducted an on-site inspection along the Florido-Popotla, Florido-Aguaje, and Cañón del Sainz corridors. During the visit, she assessed operational conditions and reviewed reinforcement work intended to safeguard vulnerable infrastructure against severe weather.
“Beyond our routine maintenance, we are deploying extra resources to prepare our infrastructure for the heavy rainfall associated with El Niño. We have intensified technical inspections, fortified strategic sites, and prepared emergency response teams to reduce risks and ensure a rapid response to any incidents,” she said.
CESPT crews are cleaning and desilting 22 major sewer mains and sub-collectors to remove trash, grease, and sediment buildup that could impede wastewater flow.
In addition, protective measures such as sandbag barriers, continuous site monitoring, and surveillance have been deployed across 19 critical installations, including drinking water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, and pumping stations.
Preventative safeguards are also underway at 33 active construction sites across the region alongside the reinforcement of emergency standby crews with additional personnel, heavy machinery, and specialized equipment.
Vega Aguirre underscored that CESPT is coordinating closely with municipal, state, and federal agencies to streamline communication and deliver a swift response should major severe weather strike.
