Mexico Plans Desalination Plant

Mexico is planning to float a tender to build a 21,600m³ per day desalination plant in the city of Ensenada.

The Mexican Government will bear 40% of the total cost, which is Mex$351.9m ($28.8m), with the remaining cost to be borne by the successful bidder.

The desalination plant is expected to supply drinking water to 96,000 inhabitants. The city currently sources its drinking water from the aquifers of Guadalupe, La Mision, Ensenada and Maneadero.

Work on the project will be completed within 18 months following the award of the contract, according to desalination.biz.