| 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 | |
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.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
JMPwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Cobos, Carlos Roberto (2002). El Agua: Situación Actual y Necesidades de Gestión. Guatemala: Universidad de Rafael Landivar. OCLC 058975924.
- ^ Latinosan 2007 - Conferencia Latinoamericana de Saneamiento: Informe de Guatemala, p. 1