**Hydrant Functionality Check Needed in Tijuana: CESPT**
Tijuana – A comprehensive review of all hydrants in Tijuana is necessary to ensure their functionality, according to Jesús García Castro, head of the State Commission for Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT). García Castro emphasized that while the hydrants are the responsibility of the municipality, CESPT is only tasked with supplying the water to these hydrants.
García Castro mentioned that CESPT has a dedicated team that checks hydrants periodically. However, he clarified that if a hydrant is found to be non-functional, it is up to the municipality to resolve the issue. “We can assess the installations up to the point where our responsibility ends. If a hydrant is out of order, the municipality has to look into it,” he noted.
Meanwhile, Juan Enrique Bautista Corona, head of the Secretariat for Urban and Environmental Development (SDTUA), pointed out that the current regulations regarding hydrant maintenance and operation are ambiguous. He highlighted that multiple agencies are involved, including the water utility and the Officialía Mayor, but the regulations are not clear on which organization is ultimately responsible for ensuring hydrants are working correctly.
In April of this year, Rafael Carrillo Venegas, the head of the Municipal Fire Department, reported that 8 out of 10 hydrants in Tijuana need replacement or rehabilitation.
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**Additional News: Tijuana’s Hydrants Face High Rates of Vandalism and Obsolescence**
Tijuana – According to a recent statement by Rafael Carrillo Venegas, head of the Municipal Fire Department, only 26% of the hydrants in the city are functional, with the remainder vandalized or rendered useless due to lack of maintenance. This presents a significant risk in the event of fires and other emergencies.
The situation is alarming as two-thirds of the city’s hydrants are either vandalized or inoperative. This was corroborated by the State Commission for Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT), which disclosed that while they can supply water, the maintenance of these critical infrastructures falls under municipal responsibilities.
Efforts to address the issue have been hampered by unclear regulations and the involvement of multiple agencies, which has led to delays in hydrant repairs and replacements. Local officials are urging for streamlined processes and clearer regulatory guidelines to fix this problem urgently.
In other local news, there has been an uptick in crime incidences, most notably a recent violent attack in the Villa del Prado neighborhood resulting in fatalities. Furthermore, a noticeable rise in migration from Sinaloa to Baja California is anticipated due to increasing violence in Sinaloa.
Local restaurants are also struggling against inflation, as highlighted by the local Canirac leader, who emphasized the challenge of maintaining product quality amid rising prices. Additionally, a local musician, Huey Coyote, has garnered attention with a new song dedicated to Tijuana.
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