To address chronic water supply shortages and a rapidly growing population, the government of Baja California has announced a major infrastructure project to construct a massive desalination plant in Playas de Rosarito. The facility is intended to provide a new and reliable source of water for the state’s Coastal Zone.

The project is slated to be the largest desalination plant in Latin America, with a total investment exceeding 15 billion pesos.

During the announcement, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar emphasized that the project is a cornerstone of the state’s strategy to strengthen water security.

“We are going to ensure that there is potable water in the homes of our families. We are guaranteeing water security and the rights of the people of Baja California,” the governor stated.

Logistics and Beneficiaries The Secretary of Finance, José Andrés Pulido Saavedra, confirmed that the construction phase is expected to span 36 months. Furthermore, the state government clarified that the project will not result in a tariff increase for the current water rights paid by residents in Tijuana, Playas de Rosarito, and Ensenada.

Mónica Vega, director of the State Commission of Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT), noted that the new infrastructure is designed to benefit an estimated population of 864,000 inhabitants across those three key municipalities.

Strategic Water Diversification The governor announced that the groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for this week, though the specific date has yet to be finalized.

Currently, the Coastal Zone relies almost exclusively on water diverted from the Colorado River. The new desalination plant is a strategic move to diversify the region’s water sources and expand capacity to meet peak demand, particularly during periods of high consumption and environmental stress.