Guatemalan Congressman Exposes Aging Water Plant, Demands Modernization

Guatemala Congressman Highlights Urgent Need for Water Plant Modernization in Zone 18 Guatemala City – Congressman Cristian Álvarez GT recently brought attention to the deteriorating condition of the Las Ilusiones water treatment plant in Zone 18, Guatemala. In a video posted on May 26, 2025, Álvarez toured the facility, highlighting the outdated equipment and its impact on water quality for local residents. "The water comes from the Atlantic, but the contamination from the river it's drawn from is excessive," Álvarez stated in the video, pointing to murky water in the filtration tanks. He also expressed frustration over the lack of significant improvements in the plant's infrastructure over the past several decades. "We've been demanding improvements for four years now," he added, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The video shows the plant's aging pipes and broken concrete, visually demonstrating the extent of the problem. The congressman's visit comes on the heels of a recent announcement about modernization efforts, but Álvarez's video suggests that these efforts are insufficient to address the long-standing issues. The video concludes with a call for increased investment in water infrastructure to improve both the quantity and quality of water for the community. The video has been viewed over 3,800 times within a day of its posting.