In a bid to bolster water supply ahead of the dry season, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González will unveil a major infrastructure initiative this Wednesday: a package of 11 water projects totaling over 144.5 million pesos.

Funded by a newly approved 10-year loan, the projects target critical areas of the city’s aging water system. The plan includes boosting potable water production, rehabilitating wells, upgrading pipelines, expanding sewer capacity, and modernizing pump stations in neighborhoods hit hardest by shortages and rapid growth.

“We’ll be presenting the full package of drinking water production and supply projects,” Mayor Munguía said, emphasizing that ensuring reliable water service is a top priority as regional reservoirs reach critically low levels.

  • Mascota River Vertical Galleries – MXN 25 million
    The largest individual investment will fund Stage I of a long-term expansion plan: construction of three vertical galleries on the right bank of the Mascota River, plus interconnection piping to enhance supply in the Northern Distribution Zone.
  • Well Re-drilling and Equipment – MXN 24.7 million
    Deep wells No. 19 and 38 will be re-drilled to reach lower aquifers, with upgraded equipment and reinforced casing to extend operational life by a decade.
  • El Pitillal Sewer Upgrades – MXN 13.9 million (combined)
    To ease pressure in the fast-growing area:

    • An 18-inch sub-collector will be replaced and a 10-inch main sewer added in Villa de Guadalupe.
    • The Vista de la Bahía sewer line will be extended.
  • Pipe Rehabilitation in El Coapinole – MXN 5.95 million
    Drinking-water mains of 10 and 16 inches will be refurbished to improve flow and reduce leaks.
  • Marina Vallarta Treated-Water Line – MXN 11.9 million
    Expansion of an existing line to increase treated water delivery to the resort and commercial area.
  • Emiliano Zapata Sewer Upgrade – MXN 11.7 million
    A 15-inch sub-collector will be replaced with a 20-inch pipe. A new main will be laid along Aquiles Serdán Street between Constitución and Camichín.
  • Conchas Chinas Storage and Pump Station – MXN 18.6 million total
    Known for frequent low water pressure, this hillside neighborhood will benefit from:

    • A 1,000-liter tank overhaul (MXN 3.6 million)
    • A modernized sump station with three new pumps, telemetry, and a reinforced driveline (MXN 15 million)
  • North Central Collector Rehabilitation – MXN 32.5 million
    A 152.6-meter stretch of 54-inch reinforced concrete pipe will be relined using a trenchless method with a polyester-fiber sleeve cured by water, minimizing neighborhood disruption.

City Hall confirmed that bidding is underway for several projects, and groundbreaking on the Mascota River galleries and well re-drilling is expected in early May. The projects were made possible through a long-term loan secured earlier this month, though interest rates have not yet been disclosed.

Puerto Vallarta is entering its third consecutive below-average rainy season. According to Seapal, the city’s water utility, daily demand already exceeds supply by up to 15% during peak days—a deficit the administration hopes to reduce before summer tourism peaks.

If completed on time, the new infrastructure could provide thousands of additional cubic meters of potable water daily, ease pressure fluctuations in hillside zones, and reduce wastewater overflows in the city’s northeast.

Detailed plans and timelines will be shared publicly during the announcement, which is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Wednesday near Seapal Vallarta’s headquarters. The event will be livestreamed on the city’s official social media channels for public access.