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Aguas de la Guajira

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Colombia

Source: World Bank Group

Project
Active

In 2000 the municipal government of Riohacha (La Guajira department) awarded a 20 year concession contract to private operator Aguas de la Guajira for the city’s water and sewage systems. Riohacha had a population of 90,000 inhabitants. In 2000 the utility’s coverage rates were 81% for water and 44% for sewage services. Aguas de la Guajira pledged to invest a total of US$ 42 million over the 20-ye

Status
Prospective
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Government, Power Transmission, Waste Processing and Treatment, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Colombia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
World Bank Group

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The project “Aguas de la Guajira” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Colombia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Bank Group.

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2026-07-22

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In 2000 the municipal government of Riohacha (La Guajira department) awarded a 20 year concession contract to private operator Aguas de la Guajira for the city’s water and sewage systems. Riohacha had a population of 90,000 inhabitants. In 2000 the utility’s coverage rates were 81% for water and 44% for sewage services. Aguas de la Guajira pledged to invest a total of US$ 42 million over the 20-year concession period. Connection estimated with 90,000*.81/4

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Water and sewerage

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Budget

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Colombia

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Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Government, Power Transmission, Waste Processing and Treatment, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2024-09-21

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