Mexico’s greenhouse industry adapts to a new water management reality
Source: HD.com
As we provide the news for free, we are relying on revenues from our banners. The recent reform of the National Water Law marks a significant shift, introducing stricter controls and redefining how water is allocated, monitored, and reused across sectors, including protected horticulture.
According to legal analysis from Garrigues, "the reform introduces profound changes in the regulation of the use and exploitation of water in Mexico, prioritizing human consumption and sustainability," while also strengthening state control and tightening the concession regime. For greenhouse growers, this creates a more complex and regulated operating environment.
As noted, "the priority of human and domestic use is established as the guiding axis," meaning agricultural users may face reductions in water allocations if public supply is at risk. The National Water Commission (CONAGUA) now has the authority to adjust or revoke concessions following technical assessment, increasing the importance of compliance and operational transparency.
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