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The commitment to desalination has an objective that goes far beyond producing drinking water.
Baja California has historically depended on shared water resources and vulnerable hydraulic systems. Among these, the Colorado River stands out, and its use has been the subject of negotiations and recurring tensions between Mexico and the United States.
If the production of desalinated water increases significantly, Baja California could partially reduce its dependence on that source.
This would allow Mexico greater room for maneuver in future negotiations on water resources.
The logic is simple: the more independent sources of water a region has, the less vulnerable it will be to external decisions.
🏗️More water, but also more development
The Rosarito plant could have additional effects on the regional economy.
An infrastructure of this magnitude requires specialized personnel, maintenance, technology, transportation, and supply chains. Furthermore, greater water availability can facilitate new industrial and service investments in a region where water scarcity has historically been a limiting factor.
For Tijuana and Playas de Rosarito, the arrival of millions of additional liters each day could also help reduce the pressure on other supply sources.
The challenge will be to ensure that the infrastructure functions efficiently, that costs are sustainable, and that water effectively reaches the communities that need it most.
⚠️Trump’s pressure could increase