Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – With a focus on ensuring reliable drinking water for decades to come, SEAPAL Vallarta has presented the Jalisco state government with an ambitious hydraulic infrastructure project designed to strengthen the region’s water supply. The proposal outlines a long-term strategy to meet growing demand and address ongoing challenges linked to regional water availability.
SEAPAL Vallarta Director Carlos Ruiz introduced the project to Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus, describing it as a strategic step toward increasing drinking water production in Puerto Vallarta. The plan centers on constructing a diversion-type intake structure at the confluence of the Mascota and Ameca rivers, a project that would be developed by the state government.
The initiative is designed to be carried out in three phases, with an estimated total investment of 900 million pesos. The first phase includes a joint investment of 450 million pesos from the state government and just over 100 million pesos from SEAPAL Vallarta. Once completed, this initial stage is expected to add approximately 300 liters per second to the municipal water system, enabling it to meet projected demand through 2032.
Currently, Puerto Vallarta’s water supply system produces about 1,342 liters per second, while peak demand can reach 1,480 liters per second. Officials note that closing this gap is a priority, making the proposed intake project an important step toward balancing supply and demand.
Over the medium and long term, completion of all three phases is expected to increase system capacity by up to 1,000 liters per second. This would raise total production to approximately 2,342 liters per second—an amount projected to secure drinking water access for the community for the next 50 years.
The proposed intake project builds on recent efforts by SEAPAL Vallarta to modernize and strengthen local water infrastructure. Among the most notable improvements are the construction of vertical galleries – considered one of the most significant drinking water projects in the municipality in the past two decades – as well as ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation work on wells. These initiatives have already helped increase production capacity and support consistent service across the city.
SEAPAL officials emphasized that this proposal forms part of a broader strategy to address long-term water challenges. By investing in infrastructure and expanding capacity, the agency aims to provide dependable access to safe drinking water for Puerto Vallarta families while building a stronger and more resilient water system for future generations.
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