# Global water security and infrastructure management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-water-security-and-infrastructure-management > Updated: 2026-09-20T12:11:17.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Global discussions on water security and infrastructure have highlighted both systemic challenges and localized management efforts. The 2026 World Water Week focused on the theme ‘Water for People and Progress,’ aiming to address sanitation and scarcity through international cooperation. In Spain, concerns have been raised regarding aging domestic infrastructure, specifically internal pipes in homes built before 1980, which may introduce contaminants like rust or heavy metals into tap water. To address this, experts have suggested point-of-use purification systems. Regional infrastructure developments and crises are emerging across Latin America and Europe. In Argentina, efforts are underway to expand sewage connections and perform maintenance to combat low river levels. Mexico is working to separate drainage systems to prevent flooding, though some federal stimulus funds for sanitation projects have reportedly been blocked due to a lack of corporate participation. In Peru, high salinity in wells and aging infrastructure have created a water crisis in Piura, while maintenance is scheduled in Arequipa. Additionally, Ecuador is working to reduce water loss from illegal connections, and Spain is implementing efficiency improvements at water treatment plants to reduce raw water extraction. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Global water and sanitation infrastructure updates Global reports highlight diverse water management efforts, including infrastructure expansion in Argentina, sanitation challenges in Mexico and Ecuador, and salinity-driven water crises in Peru. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sameep-reinforces-el-pintado-water-intake-amid-bermejo-river-decline ### 2026-08-23: Global water security and infrastructure challenges highlighted As World Water Week approaches, discussions highlight global water security goals and local challenges, such as aging domestic plumbing infrastructure in Spain affecting tap water quality. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-water-security-and-infrastructure-challenges-highlighted --- Cite as: Global water security and infrastructure management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-water-security-and-infrastructure-management