Mexico City residents adopt rainwater harvesting systems to address water scarcity as drought and inconsistent public supply worsen.

Mexico City residents turn to rainwater harvesting systems as prolonged drought and inconsistent public water delivery exacerbate water scarcity. Isla Urbana installed over 40,000 systems across Mexico, and Mexico City's government installed 70,000 since 2019. However, limited education and resources for maintenance cause issues. The cooperative Pixcatl, consisting of women like Sonia Estefanía Palacios Díaz, addresses this by maintaining systems and educating residents on maintenance, even designing their own systems and offering low-cost materials.

August 02, 2024
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