Mexico City Invests in Water Projects

Gomez Palacio, in the Mexican state of Durango, has invested Mex500m ($39m) over the last three years in building a sanitation and water infrastructure in the region.

The investment includes the construction of the Centenario potable water system, the rehabilitation of pipelines and improvements in drainage and wastewater treatment plants. When complete the works will benefit 24 rural communities.

Sideapa, Gomez Palacio’s water utility, aims to achieve 100% coverage in potable water and sanitation.

The projects were jointly funded by the Mexican Government, the state of Durango and the local government, according to bnamericas.com.