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The report 'Tijuana River Contamination Crisis: A Five-Pillar Framework for Binational Solutions' recommends urgent upgrades to wastewater plants in Tijuana and San Diego, alongside operational funding and plans for wastewater reuse. It details the Tijuana River's pollution crisis, with chronic infrastructure failures and insufficient maintenance cited as key causes.

The river's watershed spans 1,750 square miles, primarily in Mexico. Pollution has affected beaches and public health in southern San Diego County, with urgent repairs needed for 75% of Tijuana's wastewater network. The authors call for binational cooperation and consistent funding to address these issues.