Water supply and sanitation in Guatemala
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Not to be confused with Water resources management in Guatemala or Irrigation in Guatemala.
The drinking water supply and sanitation sector in Guatemala is characterized by low and inconsistent service coverage, especially in rural areas; unclear allocation of management responsibilities; and little or no regulation and monitoring of service provision.
Quick Facts Guatemala: Water and Sanitation, Data ...
Guatemala: Water and Sanitation | ||
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Data | ||
Access to an improved water source | 92% (2010) [1] | |
Access to improved sanitation | 78% (2010) [1] | |
Continuity of supply (%) | not available | |
Average urban water use (L/person/day) | 125 | |
Average domestic water tariff (US$/m3) | 0.013 – 3.289[2] | |
Share of household metering | not available (low) | |
Annual investment in water supply and sanitation | US$1/person (2005)[3] | |
Sources of financing | not available | |
Institutions | ||
Decentralization to municipalities | Yes | |
National water and sanitation company | No | |
Water and sanitation regulator | No | |
Responsibility for policy setting | INFOM | |
Sector law | No | |
Number of urban service providers | not available | |
Number of rural service providers | not available | |
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