Congressman Ruiz secures commitment to New River crisis

WASHINGTON (KYMA) - Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) pushed for a commitment to the New River in Imperial County.

Congressman Ruiz pressed Lee Zeldin, the administrator for the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), to visit the New River era and gain support in addressing the crisis.

Communities along the New River are facing severe conditions, which includes raw sewage and industrial waste flowing down the river.

"The New River is considered the most polluted waterway in North America," said Congressman Ruiz. "The difference between the Tijuana River and the New River is not legal authority or technical capacity, it is attention and urgency."