U.S. Senator Alex Padilla visited the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) Wastewater Treatment Plant Monday morning to highlight federal efforts to address transborder water pollution in the San Diego/Tijuana region. Senator Padilla secured an appropriations package to eliminate red tape and allow the United States Environmental Protection Agency to deliver $300 million previously confirmed in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to the International Boundary and Water Commission for water infrastructure projects, according to a release. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/funding-secured-to-help-curb-cross-border-contamination-in-san-diego/509-a2927b8b-f4c5-441c-b2a2-df3004cf55bd