Thousands in Mexico’s Guadalajara protest over water quality
Residents in some neighbourhoods have complained for months about water that is sullied, yellow and foul-smelling.
Thousands of residents in Guadalajara, Mexico's largest city, took to the streets outside the governor's residence in protest over allegedly contaminated tap water, according to local news reports. The demonstration took place after months of complaints from neighborhood residents about water that was discolored, foul-smelling and linked to health issues.
Protesters claimed the water problems predated recent heavy rains, which prompted officials to temporarily suspend water flow from the Las Pintas reservoir that supplies the city. Governor Pablo Lemus acknowledged the public's frustration and assured the protesters they had the right to express their concerns. He also stated that the government was working to address the water quality issue after receiving numerous citizen reports.
The suspension of water supply from the Las Pintas reservoir is expected to limit water availability in Guadalajara for several months.
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