Tijuana Waits for Water as Neighboring Aqueduct Gets Repaired

Residents of Tijuana, who had been without water for nearly 62 hours, have finally seen the water supply restored in their neighborhoods. The state water commission, CESPT, announced that the water service has been reestablished in over 600 neighborhoods, which account for approximately 66% of the city.

The Cause of the Water Outage: A Leak in the Florido Aqueduct

The water outage was caused by a large leak in the Florido aqueduct, which brings water to the region from the Colorado River. To repair the leak, crews had to cut off the water supply to almost half of the city, leaving nearly a million residents without access to water. The CESPT positioned tanker trucks throughout Tijuana, allowing residents to obtain water for cooking, cleaning, and other essential needs.

A Temporary Solution to a Long-Standing Problem

The Florido aqueduct, which has been in operation for 90 years, frequently breaks down due to its age. The recent repair is only a temporary solution to a long-standing problem, and authorities may need to consider more permanent solutions to prevent future water outages.

Could Recycling Wastewater be the Key to Solving Tijuana’s Water Crisis?

As Mexico faces a growing water shortage, recycling wastewater could be a viable solution to reduce the country’s water supply problems. Tijuana dumps millions of gallons of wastewater into the Pacific Ocean every day, which could be recycled to provide a significant amount of water. However, addressing the current wastewater crisis and investing in recycling infrastructure would be essential steps towards implementing this solution.

A Concern for the Future: Mexico’s Water Allocation from the Colorado River

Mexico could lose nearly 17% of its Colorado River allocation after 2026, when a series of international and interstate agreements expire. The new plan submitted by the seven U.S. basin states includes cuts for Mexico and the southern states of the United States. As California, Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico have been losing water annually since 2022, finding a sustainable solution to the water shortage will be crucial for the future of these regions.

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