Mexico implements diverse water infrastructure and management projects

Various regions across Mexico are implementing diverse strategies to address water management, infrastructure needs, and scarcity. In the State of Mexico, authorities are initiating the Las Jaras-Barranca Grande wastewater collector to benefit 71,000 residents in Toluca, while Ixtapaluca is investing 525 million pesos through 2026 to expand its well network to 57 locations. Additionally, the State of Mexico's Water Secretariat is exploring nature-based solutions, such as retention lagoons, to combat urban flooding.

In Puebla, Agua de Puebla and SOAPAP are conducting strategic hydraulic works on Vía Atlixcáyotl, combining leak repairs with the interconnection of a new 30-inch pipe to improve pressure and distribution in the southern zone. Meanwhile, in Tamaulipas, a new water treatment plant is being constructed to strengthen the supply for Ciudad Victoria.

Experts warn of systemic challenges, noting that while recent rains have replenished reservoirs, structural issues persist. In the Valley of Mexico, approximately 40% to 50% of water brought from external sources via the Lerma-Cutzamala system is lost to leaks. Experts emphasize the need for long-term investments, technological integration like artificial intelligence, and improved agricultural efficiency, as the sector accounts for 76% of the country's water usage.