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10,000 gallons of untreated sewage flow into LI river, but health officials say there’s nothing to worry about: ‘No smell, no odor’

10,000 gallons of untreated sewage flow into LI river, but health officials say there's nothing to worry about: 'No smell, no odor'

A construction mishap at an apartment complex on Long Island resulted in approximately 10,000 gallons of raw sewage spilling into the Peconic River. However, local authorities have indicated that a cleanup isn’t considered necessary. Last Wednesday, a ruptured sewer pipe at a construction site in Riverhead released waste into the river for over 45 minutes, […]

EPA Acting Quickly to Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis, Significant Progress Achieved

EPA Acting Quickly to Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis, Significant Progress Achieved

A longstanding sewage issue affecting the Tijuana River is approaching a solution due to a significant agreement between the U.S. and Mexico. Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted that the Trump administration has been firm in holding Mexico accountable. For years, untreated sewage has seeped into Southern California from Mexico, leading to […]

Trump Administration Pressing Mexico in New Sewage Agreement for Migrants

Trump Administration Pressing Mexico in New Sewage Agreement for Migrants

EPA and Mexico Sign Agreement to Tackle Tijuana River Sewage Issues On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Trump administration has formalized an updated agreement with Mexico to confront the sewage crisis at the Tijuana River. The EPA has been collaborating with Mexico on this matter, having previously signed a significant memorandum […]

Trump Calls on Mexico to Prevent Sewage from Entering U.S. Border States

Trump Calls on Mexico to Prevent Sewage from Entering U.S. Border States

Trump Presses Mexico on Sewage Crisis Affecting U.S. Communities President Donald Trump reached out to Mexico on Wednesday, urging action against the significant untreated sewage flowing into the United States. Officials have highlighted this as a potential health risk for nearby communities. Trump underscored the urgency of the situation on Truth Social, stating, “Mexico must […]

Trump’s EPA reduces Tijuana sewage crisis timeline by 12 years for San Diego

Trump's EPA reduces Tijuana sewage crisis timeline by 12 years for San Diego

EPA and Mexico Address Tijuana Sewage Crisis On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Trump administration, revealed plans to expedite construction efforts aimed at tackling a long-standing sewage issue that has been affecting the San Diego area due to pollution from Tijuana, Mexico. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated, “The Trump Administration is focused […]

EPA Advances on Tijuana River Sewage Issue Sooner than Expected

EPA Advances on Tijuana River Sewage Issue Sooner than Expected

Progress is being made in addressing the sewage crisis affecting the Tijuana River, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicating that it will finish its review ahead of schedule. This comes alongside a faster timeline for a project aimed at reducing the flow of untreated sewage from Mexico into the United States. EPA Administrator Lee […]

Cocaine levels in Nantucket are 50% greater than the US average, according to sewage tests.

Cocaine levels in Nantucket are 50% greater than the US average, according to sewage tests.

It seems the neighbors are quite different there. Recent findings from local health officials indicate that sewage tests in affluent Nantucket show cocaine levels—50% above the national average. The wastewater in these upscale Massachusetts areas contains over 15,000 nanograms per liter (ng/L) of cocaine, a stark contrast to the nationwide figure of around 1,000 ng/L. […]

Sewage issues at coastal beaches affect Labor Day activities.

Sewage issues at coastal beaches affect Labor Day activities.

As many Americans flock to the beach for Labor Day weekend, concerns have arisen about water safety. The issue is serious enough that people have been warned about water quality from Crystal River, Florida, all the way to Ogunquit, Maine, due to heightened levels of bacteria linked to fecal waste. Recommendations have been issued against […]