Water contamination in the Santiago river central-west México

Abstract

The shocking pollution of the Santiago River, colloquially known as “El Grande,” is having severe consequences on vulnerable communities, especially those with low resources facing conditions of extreme poverty. The health problems resulting from contaminating activities, primarily attributable to industries, although not the only ones responsible, occupy a central place in this issue. These industries release waste laden with heavy metals and toxic substances harmful to human health, to which the lack of commitment from the government of Jalisco must be added, as well as the little culture and respect within the social environment for not taking care of the water. Emphasizing that water is a fundamental right for everyone’s life, all should have access to it without inequality. In such a way, everyone should be conscious of taking care of it because it is an elemental resource of nature for survival.