The Mexican National Water Commission (Conagua) has temporarily suspended the operation of four wells intended for water sale in Teotihuacan, State of Mexico.
Following a meeting on March 26 with authorities at federal, state, and local levels, Conagua conducted inspections revealing potential violations of the National Water Law and its regulations. The wells were sealed as a security measure.
Key Points
- Acuerdo Nacional por el Derecho Humano al Agua y la Sustentabilidad: This framework guides Conagua’s actions, emphasizing that access to water is a human right.
- Ilegal Water Extraction: According to an El Economista investigation, 131,603 clandestine water taps were detected in public pipelines across 239 municipalities from 2019-2022.
- Conagua’s Commitment: The agency pledges to work with state and local authorities, alongside the community, ensuring legal and sustainable water access.
Experts warn that up to 15% of Mexico’s water could be lost due to these clandestine taps, often supplying informal vendors (pipotes).
Conagua reaffirms its commitment to responsible water management and maintaining collaborative efforts to guarantee legal and sustainable water access for all communities.
