Mayor Azucena Cisneros Coss announced an investment of nearly 1,000 million pesos [1] to improve water infrastructure in the Quinta Zona of Ecatepec.
The project aims to secure potable water access for more than 1.2 million residents [2] in a region that has struggled with consistent supply. This initiative addresses critical shortages while attempting to modernize the municipal delivery system.
The investment includes the drilling of 71 wells [1] and the construction of a mega water-treatment plant. These facilities are designed to increase the volume of available water and ensure it meets safety standards for human consumption.
Beyond expanding capacity, the administration said the project is intended to combat "huachicoleo" — the illegal tapping or theft of water from official lines. By upgrading the infrastructure, the city seeks to reduce losses and prevent unauthorized diversions that deprive legal users of service [2].
Ecatepec, located in the State of Mexico, has faced long-term challenges regarding water scarcity and aging pipes. The current plan represents a significant financial commitment to stabilize the hydraulic network in one of the most densely populated areas of the municipality [3].
Local officials said the infrastructure improvements will allow for a more equitable distribution of resources across the Quinta Zona. The focus on both extraction through new wells and purification through the new plant is intended to create a sustainable cycle of supply [3].
“investment of nearly 1,000 million pesos”
This project reflects a strategic shift toward aggressive infrastructure spending to resolve systemic water insecurity in the State of Mexico. By combining increased extraction with anti-theft measures, the Ecatepec administration is attempting to solve both a resource scarcity problem and a governance issue regarding the illegal siphoning of public utilities.
