Right to Access and Consumption of Potable Water in the Milagro Canton

Abstract

The significance of the right to access clean and safe water has been recognized and championed by international organizations, governments, and scholars, underscoring its pivotal role in addressing global challenges, such as public health, poverty, and sustainability. The Milagro Decentralized Autonomous Government (GAD) established the Public Potable Water Company with the aim of managing and administering water resources to supply its population of approximately two hundred thousand inhabitants. The proposed solution is to seek private investment through a repayment plan that is accessible and convenient for both the GAD and the private sector. This plan aims to establish an efficient system that ensures optimal access to water, its proper functioning, and continuous 24/7 access for all citizens throughout the year. The right to access clean and safe water is a topic of paramount importance in the contemporary world. Justifying an in-depth exploration of this subject is rooted in several compelling reasons, including its fundamental role in human existence, its intersection with various global challenges, and its recognition as a universal human right. Below, we outline the key justifications for the extensive study of the right to access wáter.