In response to Tijuana’s worsening water challenges, Congresswoman Evelyn Sánchez Sánchez has proposed the creation of a special technical committee aimed at strengthening institutional coordination and developing comprehensive solutions for drinking water and sanitation.
The proposal, which has already been approved by the State Congress, calls for the installation of a Legislative Technical Committee for Monitoring, Diagnosis, and Water Coordination.
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Tijuana’s Water Issues
Tijuana is facing a complex water crisis driven by rapid population growth, high demand for public services, and the city’s strong economic activity. These pressures have taken a toll on hydraulic infrastructure and regional supply systems, leading to frequent service interruptions, low water pressure, and persistent leaks.
While institutional efforts in water planning and management do exist, Sánchez argues that monitoring mechanisms must be strengthened. She emphasizes the need for inter-institutional coordination and greater citizen involvement to achieve sustainable solutions.
The proposed committee would be strictly technical and advisory in nature, not political. Its goal would be to compile information, systematize diagnostic data, hear from different sectors of society, and help build actionable solutions.
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Importantly, the legislator notes that the committee would not create a parallel authority or override existing responsibilities. Instead, it would serve as a support mechanism from the State Congress to guide future legislative decisions, budget allocations, and public policies.
The formal request urges the following officials to join the advisory working group: the head of the State Commission for Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT); the head of the Secretariat for Water Management, Sanitation, and Protection (SEPROA); the mayor of Tijuana; the head of the Tijuana Municipal Planning Institute (IMPLAN); and the e Municipal Director of Civil Protection of Tijuana.
Together, they will work to integrate information, develop diagnostic reports, and gather proposals to address Tijuana’s pressing water issues.
