In the city, there are a total of 340 markets, and more than 10% of them are located in the Cuauhtémoc mayoralty. The Martínez de la Torre market has begun the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, aiming to build a more resilient and sustainable Mexico City, facing the challenges of water in the region.
"The issue of water is of great importance in Mexico City, and we want to advance in the collection, recycling, and reuse of water," said the head of Government, Clara Brugada. The implementation of the first rainwater harvesting and purification system in public markets is a necessary measure given the water crisis facing the city, highlighting the importance of the Cuauhtémoc mayoralty in this effort.
Clara Brugada, along with the mayor of Cuauhtémoc, Alessandra Rojo de la Vega, launched the 'Rain Harvesting Collection' program at the Martínez de la Torre Market, emphasizing the relevance of markets in the local economy, contributing 2% of the GDP and generating more than 300,000 jobs in the area.
Alessandra Rojo de la Vega emphasized that the markets in the city are a fundamental pillar for the local economy, and it was celebrated that Cuauhtémoc is the first mayoralty to receive concrete actions from the City Government. This project is a significant step towards the sustainability of the markets, benefiting both vendors and visitors.
The system installed at the Martínez de la Torre Market has the capacity to collect up to 630,000 liters of water per year, going through a purification process that guarantees its quality for human consumption. This initiative adds to the 73,000 homes that already have similar infrastructures in water-scarce areas, reinforcing the operation of the markets and promoting environmental sustainability.
