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1 Zapotillo Dam Project Gonzalo E. Espinoza

2 Motivation *Dr. David Maidment Countries Federal Government Goal!

3 *Justin Baker & Travis Glenn

4 Regional Hydrography Verde River

5 Guadalajara Monterrey Mexico City Aguascalientes Leon

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7 Characteristics of the Project 130m height (Lake Travis 85m) Flooded Area 4,800 Ha (Lake Travis 7,800 Ha) Volume 990 Mm3 (Lake Travis 1,400 Mm3) Roller-Compacted Concrete Water supply for 30 years M.A. of Guadalajara Leon Los Altos

8 Precipitation Distribution

9 Population Benefited & Water deficit City/RegionStatePopulation LeonGto.1’100,000 *ZMGJal.950,000 Los AltosJal.350,000 **AguascalientesAgs.750,000 Depletion of Water Table Leon ~ 3m/year Aguascalientes ~ 1m/year Extraction below 400m *Guadalajara Metropolitan Area **Not included in the project

10 National Water Law CONAGUA Water is property of the nation. (Natural resource) Water is a public good. Administration via Hydrologic Regions. Sustainable use and part of the National Security.

11 1995 Treaty Water allocation of Verde river 1997 modification Federal Approved Negotiated between Jalisco and Guanajuato No difference Wet/dry years Jalisco12.2 m3/s385 Mm3/yr ZMG9.6303 Los Altos2.269 Livestock0.413 Guanajuato3.8 m3/s120 Mm3/yr Leon3.8120

12 Water Allocation Treaty 16m3/s Allocated 8.6m3/s Leon has the same volume. Los Altos 80% of the treaty.

13 Water Distribution Leon – Los Altos

14 Chapala Lake

15 Flooded Communities 185 365 480

16 Flooded Communities

17 Aguascalientes Irrigation District #1 57 Mm3/year State Deficit 325 Mm3/year Depletion of Water Table Subsidence Seismic activity Reduction in Aquifer Capacity Obligation to treat water Presence of heavy metals in drinking waters sources Alternative Sources? Alternative City

18 Possible Conflict Points Scarcity and Development Upstream Pollutant Downstream Historic use Political power Absolute volumes in water allocation Political Boundaries do not match Social Boundaries Political Force/Party Duplicity of work o Plan ahead o Negotiate a treaty with your neighbor before someone else does!

19 Discussion What is the comparison between the situation in central Mexico and other regions in the world? What are the possible solutions to achieve a sustainable use of water in the region? What are the pros and cons of an alternative population center in the state of Aguascalientes?

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