A well that was dug 30 years ago and never put into production is being tested to see if it can be added to the system. Here is the water committee’s post from Facebook:

PROGRESS ON THE REHABILITATION OF THE NEW WELL

We continue working on the rehabilitation and protection of the new well, which remained unused for approximately 30 years following its drilling.

As part of this work, new 8-inch, slotted RD-26 PVC pipes were installed; these are specially designed to protect the well's structure and facilitate proper water filtration during flow-rate and pumping tests.

These efforts aim to mitigate the risk of damage or potential internal collapse as the well resumes operation after so many years of disuse.

To date, preliminary measurements continue to show encouraging results compared to other wells currently in operation, recording considerably lower salinity levels. However, further testing, monitoring, and analysis are still required to accurately assess its performance, recovery rate, and actual production capacity.

We remain committed to working step-by-step in our search for solutions that will help improve water quality and availability for our community.

We also take this opportunity to respectfully request your support regarding the payment of your drinking water service fees. We specifically ask those with outstanding balances to please bring their accounts up to date, as these ongoing works—including repairs, materials, and studies—represent significant expenses for the water system and are fundamental to our ability to continue improving La Manzanilla’s water infrastructure.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support these efforts and stays informed.

DRINKING WATER COMMITTEE
EJIDO LA MANZANILLA