Ecatepec Increases Water Access to 85% Following Infrastructure Overhaul

Ecatepec has increased its water supply coverage to 85% of the population after a year and a half of infrastructure interventions ^[1], ^[2].

This shift represents a critical recovery for one of Mexico's most populous municipalities, where systemic water scarcity has long impacted public health and stability. The transition from chronic shortage to majority coverage suggests a scalable model for managing urban water crises in the State of Mexico.

Mayor Azucena Cisneros said the municipality previously faced a situation where 70% of the population lacked access to water ^[1]. The recovery occurred over a period of approximately 1.5 years ^[1].

To achieve these results, the municipal government focused on three primary technical areas. Authorities implemented the closing of valves, and the repair of leaks within the existing water network ^[1], ^[2]. Additionally, the administration worked to dismantle clandestine taps—illegal connections that diverted water from the official system ^[1], ^[2].

These measures allowed the city to stabilize its distribution and reach the current 85% supply rate ^[1]. The effort was part of a broader transformation of Ecatepec that Cisneros presented at a national forum, where she also highlighted progress in local security ^[2].

By targeting the physical loss of water through leaks and the theft of resources through illegal taps, the city managed to reverse a deficit that affected the majority of its residents. The administration's focus remained on reclaiming existing water flow rather than solely relying on the discovery of new water sources.