Judith Domínguez highlighted the importance of water treatment and reuse programs during a conference. She emphasized initiatives from both the federal government and Mexico City to treat and reuse water, mentioning the case of Monterrey where almost 100% of water is treated for various uses, including sale for industrial and agricultural use.
Regarding Mexico City, she pointed out that despite efforts to install rainwater harvesting systems in homes, especially in areas with limited access like Tlalpan, Xochimilco, and Tláhuac, there are still water quality issues that make it unsuitable for human consumption. Domínguez mentioned the lack of monitoring in water management and corruption problems that affect the management and quality of the resource.
Water management at the national, state, and municipal levels was identified as deficient, with municipalities being the most affected due to their limited management capacity. Regarding water tariffs, it was emphasized that the lack of explanation regarding increases generates discontent among the population, while clear communication of water challenges is crucial for a better understanding of the situation.
Domínguez also criticized the management of wastewater in Mexico City, mentioning its impact on the Tula valley. She warned about the overexploitation of water resources and the need to address governance and corruption in water management. Furthermore, she stressed the resistance of farmers to adopt treated water for irrigation due to its different properties compared to the traditionally used wastewater.
In relation to water quality in Mexico, it was warned that collecting large amounts of water may not meet the necessary standards for human consumption. The doctor expressed her concern about the risk of water insecurity in the country, emphasizing the impacts of the severe drought experienced in 2024 and its influence on water availability.
Finally, the need to address poor water management at all government levels and the required investment to correct past mistakes in the management of water resources was highlighted.
