Arizona-Mexico Water Pipeline and Desalination Project

planned

A US$5.5 billion project to capture seawater in Mexico's Gulf of California, desalinate it offshore, and transport fresh water through a 300 km pipeline to Arizona. The project aims to address water scarcity in Arizona due to the declining Colorado River and aquifer depletion, supporting growing desert cities. The pipeline must overcome significant distance, desert terrain, and altitude differences, requiring pumping stations and energy supply. The project raises environmental, financial, and political concerns, including impacts on marine life and local communities in Mexico.