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Water Services in Mexico: Are they a Public Priority?

Mexico is among the most important economies in the world, but as far as its water services coverage and the quality of these services are concerned, its achievement is not as outstanding. Along with the income inequity, water services differ notably between the urban and the rural population. This paper analyses the reasons for this situation. After assessing the relationship between Mexico's Gross Domestic Product, water availability, legal framework, institutional capacity and available technology, the paper concludes that poor water services in Mexico are due to a lack of political will rather than to the other considered variables. Therefore, to improve the situation, it is important to engage the government in the development of public policies and long-term programmes towards universal access to safe water and sanitation (including treatment and disposal). The necessary socio-political engagement will depend on achieving wide social involvement in the preparation of local and regional integrated water management programmes.