Conagua modernizes irrigation system in Oaxaca

The National Water Commission (Conagua), in coordination with the government of Oaxaca and local users, has completed the modernization of the irrigation system at the Pozo Número 5 irrigation unit in San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya.

The project involved the piping of 3.9 kilometers of the main conduction line and the installation of over 1.5 kilometers of specialized piping for sprinkler irrigation. This technical upgrade, which includes electromechanical equipment, is designed to optimize water distribution efficiency and strengthen regional food security.

The improvements directly benefit producers cultivating more than 37 hectares of corn. By optimizing irrigation times and reducing operational costs, the infrastructure aims to make local agricultural production more resilient to current climatic challenges.