How many people in Chiapas have access to clean drinking water? We tell you.
Access to drinking water in Chiapas has made gradual progress over the last few decades, although there are still significant challenges in some areas of the state. According to available data, drinking water coverage has increased significantly since 2000.
In 2015, the percentage of the population of Chiapas with access to safe drinking water reached 87.2 per cent, up from 78.1 per cent in 2010. This increase demonstrates the ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and ensure access to water in the state, although there are still areas where services are limited.
Compared to previous years, the difference is even more striking. In 2005, only 71.1% of the population had access to water, and in 2000 the percentage was even lower at 68.0%. These figures reflect a significant improvement, but also show that Chiapas still faces challenges in ensuring that all its inhabitants have access to this basic service.
The increase in drinking water coverage has been driven by various federal and state programmes and projects aimed not only at expanding infrastructure, but also at improving the quality of service. However, there are still rural areas and marginalised communities where access to water is limited or intermittent, which remains a concern for local and federal authorities.
The challenge of achieving universal access to water in Chiapas remains a priority. Despite progress in coverage, the challenge is to improve the quality and consistency of the service, especially in the areas furthest from the main cities. With a diverse and dispersed population, water supply remains a priority for governments at all three levels.
In summary, while 87.2% of the population of Chiapas had access to safe drinking water in 2015, the work to ensure that every Chiapaneco has continuous and safe access to water remains a collective effort. The authorities continue to implement projects to reach the areas most in need and to ensure that access to water is not a privilege, but a universal right.
