As we’ve all noticed, the heat has arrived, and with it, the dreaded droughts. This, combined with the water crisis we’re facing, has led the government to implement a water rationing plan in various municipalities. The drought has affected many areas of Mexico, and it’s essential to take measures to reduce consumption and ensure the Cutzamala system, which supplies water to a significant part of the population and industry, continues to function.
These measures aren’t taken to inconvenience the population, but rather to protect this valuable resource. The authorities have had to use the rationing system, which involves programmed water cuts in certain neighborhoods and municipalities, while others receive water during specific hours. The goal is to alleviate pressure on the distribution system and avoid an even greater shortage, which is undoubtedly a challenge.
According to the Official Gazette of Mexico City, the Ministry of Comprehensive Water Management has announced that a total of 284 neighborhoods will be under this rationing regime, receiving water at specific intervals. The most affected municipalities by these cuts include:
Affected Municipalities
The following neighborhoods will experience water cuts:
Álvaro Obregón
- Lomas del Capulín
- Cedros
- Caballito
- Lomas de Chamontoya
Coyoacán
- Ajusco
- Pedregal de Santa Úrsula
- Pedregal de Santo Domingo
Cuajimalpa
- Xalpa
- La Pila
- Las Lajas
- Monte de las Cruces
Gustavo A. Madero
- Padrera
- Barrio de Guadalupe Ticomán
- Barrio Candelaria Ticomán
- Parque Metropolitano
Iztapalapa
- El Molino Tezonco
- El Paraíso
- Monte Albán
- Fuego Nuevo
Magdalena Contreras
- El Rosal
- El Ermitaño
- La Cruz
- San Francisco
Milpa Alta
- Pueblo San Agustín Ohtenco
- Barrio la Luz
- Barrio San Marcos
Tláhuac
- Selene
- El Rosario
- Santa María de los Olivos
Tlalpan
- Cumbres de Tepetongo
- 3 de Mayo
- Cruz del Farol
Xochimilco
- Alcanfores
- Barrio la Tabla
- Barrio San Antonio
What Measures to Take in the Face of Water Cuts
Dealing with water cuts isn’t easy, as water is a fundamental resource that not only helps us prepare food but also maintain personal hygiene and a decent quality of life. Therefore, it’s crucial to take care of it. To cope with these water cuts, it’s essential to follow these recommendations:
- Water Storage: Residents in affected areas should store water in advance to avoid supply shortages. This way, being prepared will be the best ally.
- Rational Use of Water: It’s vital to make conscious use of water during this time. It’s better to forget about gardening or swimming pools for a while.
- Consulting Authorities: Local authorities will provide updated information on the exact schedules of the cuts and procedures to follow to receive free water tanks.
- Reporting Leaks: Citizens can help by reporting any water leaks they find, which will prevent waste and ensure water is available when needed most.
Water scarcity in Mexico City is a reality, and with the start of spring and increasingly severe heatwaves, water cuts through rationing are necessary. People living in affected municipalities must take precautions to avoid being affected by the water shortage and follow the authorities’ recommendations to appreciate, more than ever, a resource that’s essential for all humanity.
