The US International Boundaries and Water Commission unlawfully dumped hazardous waste into the Tijuana River and Pacific Ocean, environmental groups alleged in a federal lawsuit filed in California.
The federal agency, which applies the boundary and water treaties between US and Mexico, discharged fecal bacteria, contaminated sediment, heavy metals, and toxic chemicals like PCBs in violation of its Clean Water Act permit, San Diego Coastkeeper and Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation said in their lawsuit.
The groups also sued utilities company Veolia Water North America-West LLC, which jointly manages the San Diego wastewater treatment plant with IBWC.
The defendants have a ...
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