International environmental organization Greenpeace has raised concerns about the state of water in Yucatan, which is under threat from pollution and industrial overuse. Greenpeace underscores the importance of protecting biodiversity as a means of tackling the climate crisis. The group identifies several threats to the state's water resources including predatory tourism, pig farming, industrial agriculture, large-scale renewable energy projects, infrastructure, and urban development.
Parasites have been discovered in the Cansahcab drinking water supply. Greenpeace has urged Mexico to address the issue of pig farms in the Yucatan Peninsula. These farms are a significant contributor to water pollution in the region. Local communities are striving to address the rights of the Mayan people, along with the ongoing damage to air and water quality, biodiversity, and public health.
