In a bid to address the issue of water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty, Mexico has committed to implementing measures to mitigate shortfalls in its water deliveries to the United States by October 24, the end of the current five-year water cycle. This decision follows high-level discussions between officials from the United States and Mexico in April.
The United States has agreed to Mexico's proposal, which includes increasing water deliveries from various sources, aligning with requests from Texas stakeholders for a diversified water supply. These efforts will be in addition to the 110,000 acre-feet of water already delivered in the current water year that began on October 25, 2024.
The commitments made by Mexico include the immediate transfer of water at the Amistad Dam, followed by monthly transfers at both the Amistad and Falcon Dams. Additionally, there will be an increase in the U.S. share of flows from six of Mexico's Rio Grande tributaries, as specified in the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty. Further deliveries of water from the San Juan River are also planned, contingent upon the U.S. accepting deliveries when they can be used beneficially.
To monitor progress, the United States and Mexico plan to meet in July to evaluate hydrology conditions and assess the effectiveness of the actions taken. Ongoing meetings between the two countries aim to develop a plan for Mexico to make up for its shortfall from the current five-year cycle and ensure regular, dependable water deliveries for the next cycle, benefiting water users in Texas.
