1 OVERVIEW

2 THE MEXICO CITY METROPOLITAN AREA

3 DESCRIPTION OF THE MEXICO CITY AQUIFER AND ITS EXPLOITATION

Physical characteristics and hydrogeology

Water level declines in the aquifer and land subsidence

Water balance for the aquifer

4 WATER SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, AND DISPOSAL

Water supply and distribution

Wastewater collection and disposal

Water reuse and recycling

5 WATER QUALITY AND HEALTH CONCERNS

Vulnerability of the aquifer

Monitoring and sanitary certification

Quality of the water sources

Water quality concerns in the distribution system

Water-related health concerns

6 WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Problems and priorities

Water tariffs, use, and access in the MCMA

Demand management tools

Implementation issues

7 INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES

Water quantity institutions

Water quality institutions

8 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

A Committee Member Biographies

B Study Affiliates