Primo Tapia Finally Gets a Flush
It’s actually happening. Primo Tapia, that beachy, taco-scented stretch just south of Rosarito, is finally getting a proper sewer system. No more septic tank roulette, no more “don’t flush that” warnings. Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda just announced that construction for the first stage of the long-awaited sanitary drainage system kicks off in January 2026.
The good news dropped during the “De Corazón por Delante” event, where officials confirmed that the first phase—worth 60 million pesos—will benefit about 1,500 residents living in 402 homes in the oldest part of town. The project is being led by the CESPT (that’s the State Water Commission, in case your Spanish is rusty), under the direction of Jesús García Castro.
So what’s in store? Six hydraulic circuits will handle the gravity drainage system, sending wastewater to a shiny new treatment plant. And that’s just the beginning—because this thing has four phases total, with a price tag of 300 million pesos once all is said and done. That includes the treatment plant itself, a pumping station, and all the pipes, collectors, and subcollectors you never thought you’d care about.
“This is a historic step for one of Rosarito’s oldest communities,” said García Castro. “We’re not just installing a drainage system; we’re finally fixing decades of neglect.”
The first phase will be funded directly by CESPT, but later stages will depend on federal resources—because, as anyone who’s ever built anything in Mexico knows, big promises need big money.
For now, census teams are already walking the dusty streets of Primo Tapia, figuring out exactly what each neighborhood needs. Once complete, locals will finally have what most people take for granted: a modern, sanitary sewer system.
It’s not glamorous, but in Rosarito, where beach parties often outnumber infrastructure projects, it’s a reason to celebrate. And if it means the air in Primo Tapia gets a little fresher next summer—well, that’s something everyone can raise a margarita to.
No bad news, just better plumbing.
