United States Senator Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, recently called out Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in a scathing letter addressing the large amount of raw sewage and waste that Mexico has been dumping into the Tijuana River. In the letter, Sheehy expressed his concern for the health and safety of local residents and pointed out that the toxic leak could potentially be jeopardizing U.S. national security. The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General warned that Navy SEALs and Marine special forces training in the affected waters may have to cancel or relocate up to 75 percent of water training exercises at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado due to elevated bacterial contamination levels.
The International Boundary and Water Commission confirmed that Mexico is dumping 5 million gallons of sewage a day into the Tijuana River, causing toxic waste to flow into the United States and even make its way into the Pacific Ocean. Sheehy emphasized that Mexico’s continuous discharge of toxic waste is not only affecting the health of Americans, including elite servicemen, but is also harming national security. Local leaders have also reported that the intentional waste dump by the Mexican government has left residents with dangerous and harmful environmental conditions. The sewage contains harmful substances such as E. coli, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, arsenic, and other toxic chemicals, leading to reports of skin infections, viral pharyngitis, and illnesses in family pets after exposure.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is taking the issue seriously and plans to visit a local treatment facility in San Diego to assess the harmful flow of poisonous waste entering the U.S. from Mexico. Zeldin, a top priority for President Donald Trump’s environmental leader, acknowledged the long-standing human health crisis caused by the contaminated waters where Navy SEALs train. The sewage dumping from Mexico has been a persistent issue affecting the health and readiness of military personnel for decades. The harmful waste entering the U.S. not only threatens the health of residents and servicemen but also poses a significant risk to national security.
San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond highlighted the dangerous nature of the sewage dumping from Mexico, emphasizing the presence of E. coli, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, arsenic, and other toxic chemicals in the waste. Residents have reported various health issues such as skin infections, viral pharyngitis, and illnesses in pets due to exposure to the contaminated water. The situation has led to concerns about the safety and well-being of individuals living in the affected areas. Local leaders, in addition to federal officials like Sheehy and Zeldin, have raised alarms about the urgency of addressing the toxic pollution flowing into U.S. waters from Mexico.
As the U.S. government and local authorities work to address the sewage crisis caused by Mexico’s dumping of toxic waste into the Tijuana River, efforts are being made to evaluate and mitigate the impact on public health and national security. The ongoing discharge of raw sewage and waste poses significant risks to residents, servicemen, and the environment in the affected areas. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s commitment to assessing the situation and finding solutions reflects the seriousness of the issue and the determination to protect the well-being and safety of individuals impacted by the contamination. With support from federal and local leaders, efforts are underway to address the harmful effects of the toxic waste flow from Mexico into the United States.
