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Water purification plant in La Paz's La Pasión neighborhood reaches 60% completion

The nearly 3 million-peso FAISMUN-funded project will serve 2,211 people and is expected to be finished in mid-December.

By Miguel Díaz Miró · Responsible editor ·
Construction of the Water Purification Plant for Well-being in the La Pasión neighborhood, La Paz

The Water Purification Plant for Well-being (Planta Purificadora de Agua para el Bienestar) under construction in the La Pasión neighborhood of La Paz is 60% complete and is expected to be finished in mid-December 2026, the La Paz city government reported on October 25. The plant will serve 2,211 people.

According to the city, the investment totals 2,995,435.42 pesos from the Municipal Social Infrastructure Contribution Fund (FAISMUN). The project aims to expand access to purified water in the area, prioritizing vulnerable families.

Oversight of the work

Mayor Milena Quiroga Romero and Abimael Ibarra Abúndez, head of the OOMSAPAS La Paz water utility, are overseeing the project. The city said supervision and follow-up of the work have been maintained to move toward completing the plant and putting it into operation.

At 60% completion in late October, the project has roughly seven weeks left to meet the announced deadline.

What FAISMUN is and why it funds this project

FAISMUN is a federal fund transferred to municipalities that, by law, may only be used for works directly benefiting people living in poverty or in priority areas: drinking water, sewage, electrification, housing improvements and basic infrastructure. That is why plants like this are usually built in outlying neighborhoods with service gaps.

What it means for residents

In La Paz, many households buy jugs (garrafones) of purified water for drinking and cooking, even when they receive piped service, which in several neighborhoods runs on a rotating schedule (tandeo). A community plant brings that supply closer and can lower household spending on drinking water.

The city has not yet announced the price per jug or the plant's operating hours. Those details are usually released at launch, so residents of La Pasión and nearby neighborhoods can check with OOMSAPAS La Paz as the opening date approaches.

Drinking water: tips in the meantime

If you store water in a rooftop tank or cistern during tandeo days, keep containers covered and clean them regularly. Tap water intended for drinking should be boiled or disinfected, and water jugs should be kept out of the sun.

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