Water supply and sanitation in Guatemala
| Data | |
|---|---|
| Access to an improved water source | 92% (2010) |
| Access to improved sanitation | 78% (2010) |
| Average urban water use (L/person/day) | 125 |
| Average urban water and sanitation tariff (US$/m3) | 0.013 – 3.289 |
| Share of household metering | Low |
| Annual investment in WSS | $1/person (2005) |
| Institutions | |
| Decentralization to municipalities | Yes |
| National water and sanitation company | None |
| Water and sanitation regulator | None |
| Responsibility for policy setting | INFOM |
| Sector law | None |
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.