**Water Treatment Plant Fails to Tackle Core Issue of Ocean Discharge, Says Costa Salvaje**
The proposed Water Treatment Plant in San Antonio de los Buenos is unlikely to solve the fundamental issue of ocean discharge caused by sewage waste. Fay Crevoshay, director of communications at Costa Salvaje, a conservation organization, has expressed her concern that the project falls short given the scale of the problem.
The current cross-border pollution issue is pressing, with severe ocean contamination, accumulated waste, and negative health effects for residents on both sides of the border. Despite the Mexican government’s interest in halting the “toxic tsunami” that spills across the ocean, the plant’s delayed progress is concerning. Crevoshay fears the plant will not manage the entire water load, leaving a residual polluted river flowing into the ocean.
The plant, set to operate beyond its capacity due to delays in the expansion of a similar facility in the United States, is not expected to be fully operational for another five to seven years. Originally assigned to expert contractors through a stopped competition, the project is now under the management of the military. While acknowledging that having a treatment plant is better than none, Crevoshay remains critical of the execution and delays.
**Further Developments in Tijuana’s Water Treatment Efforts**
Recent updates indicate that the rehabilitation of the SAB Treatment Plant is nearly 40% complete, with initial testing anticipated to begin in October. Meanwhile, plans are underway to treat and potabilize water from the Abelardo L. Rodríguez plant to further address Tijuana’s pressing water issues.
These efforts come amid broader environmental challenges faced by the region, highlighting the critical need for infrastructure improvements to safeguard public health and the environment.
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