Riviera Nayarit, Mexico - David Korenfeld, Chairman of the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) and Nayarit State Governor, Roberto Sandoval, along with other important state and municipal representatives, recently came together to announce a huge investment in a wastewater treatment plant, rainwater collection systems, and storm sewers for Riviera Nayarit.

The Bay of Banderas already has its own water treatment plant - all that was needed was to connect each one of the surrounding regions.

"We have carefully analyzed the region, and what it needs is this type of long-term infrastructure. The area will continue to grow thanks to the increased revenue brought in by tourism and other activities, so having a master plan is in order," said Korenfeld.

He also indicated that Nayarit is currently searching for the raw materials to build a large treatment infrastructure. This is not simply to comply with certain standards or avoid sanctions, as the facility must generate a quantifiable benefit in the recycling of water - one that reflects specifically on tourism and elevates the current standard of living.

"The highest and most strict quality water treatment standards should be followed when discharging any water into the jewel that is our ocean, leading to better certified ‘clean’ beaches and higher satisfaction levels among our tourists," said the CONAGUA Chairman.

"The cost of the water treatment plant is $2.17 billion pesos, plus an additional $78 million pesos for the collection systems. This adds up to nearly $3 billion pesos that we’ll receive from CONAGUA," said Governor Sandoval.

This project, which will ultimately benefit the population of Nayarit and the hotel infrastructure, has taken approximately a decade to come to fruition.

Governor Sandoval asked the General Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Riviera Nayarit, Marc Murphy, to inform the hoteliers of this project - which will greatly benefit tourism.

"This has been a long awaited project," Murphy stated. "The fact that it has been put into motion will guarantee a better water supply, which will directly and indirectly benefit the people of Nayarit."