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Mexico Unveils 17 Water Projects as Zimapán Dam Release Triggers Supply Disruptions

A nationwide review reclaimed over 4,000 million cubic meters, with a decree opening a three‑month window to regularize expired titles.

Habitantes de la calle De los Molinos, acomodan los sacos de arena que pondrá para proteger su hogar en las próximas lluvias. FOTOS: JULIÁN ORTEGA
El vehículo recorrió varios metros hasta quedar atorado en un canal ubicado en bulevar Progreso. | Crédito: Julián Ortega

Overview

  • Conagua confirmed a controlled release at Presa Zimapán starting Friday at 13:00 with an initial flow of 500 m³/s, prompting the shutdown of Acueducto II to protect equipment.
  • Querétaro, Corregidora and El Marqués will face irregular service for several days, affecting about 300 communities as authorities deploy wells, water trucks and an emergency camp in La Mora.
  • Federal officials presented 17 strategic water works spanning supply, drainage, sanitation and flood protection, with eight under execution and three set to start soon within a sexenal package exceeding 122 billion pesos.
  • The program for the Valley of Mexico advances with a 13,400‑million‑peso investment targeting 8,200 liters per second, alongside projects in Tamaulipas, Colima, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Tabasco and La Laguna.
  • Officials reported recovering more than 4,000 million m³ through concession ordering and enforcement, highlighted by actions against irregular titles and the dismantling of a private dam linked to César Duarte.