96 hydraulic works created to reduce flood risks in 10 Edomex municipalities; investment exceeds 23 billion pesos

Mexico is advancing a significant infrastructure strategy to combat flooding in the eastern State of Mexico, initiating and nearing completion of 96 hydraulic works across 10 municipalities. These projects, part of a broader plan by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, aim to enhance water supply and mitigate flood risks, with a total investment surpassing 23.3 billion pesos.

The initiative focuses on critical areas including Chalco, Chicoloapan, Chimalhuacán, Ecatepec, Ixtapaluca, Los Reyes La Paz, Nezahualcóyotl, Texcoco, Tlalnepantla, and Valle de Chalco. By 2026, another 106 hydraulic projects are scheduled to commence, demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving water management and resilience.

Notable undertakings include the Lago de Guadalupe water treatment plant, designed to supply 3,000 liters of water per second to Cuautitlán Izcalli and Teoloyucan, alongside the rehabilitation of a 14-kilometer water conduit. The National Water Commission (Conagua) is also developing a rainwater harvesting system in the Zumpango Lagoon, which will boost supply by up to 5,000 liters per second during the rainy season.

Furthermore, efforts are underway to reinforce embankments, construct treatment plants, and expand drainage capacity. Projects like the Teotongo and Pinos collectors are nearing completion, set to increase drainage capacity by 4,000 and 3,000 liters per second, respectively. The operational Carmelo Pérez collectors and Xochiaca pumping station have already enhanced drainage in Iztapalapa, Nezahualcóyotl, and Los Reyes La Paz by 16,000 liters per second.