WorldPublished: 21 October 2026 at 06:32

Greenpeace Says Faecal Waste Is Polluting Drinking Water in Mexico's Yucatan

A report by the environmental group Greenpeace says drinking water in Mexico's Yucatan region is contaminated with faecal waste. It names nearby pig farms and municipal wastewater as the likely sources.

The environmental organisation Greenpeace says faecal waste is polluting drinking water in Mexico's Yucatan region, according to a new report cited by Al Jazeera on 21 October 2026.

The report identifies nearby pig farms and municipal wastewater as the likely sources of the contamination. The available source text gives no further details, such as specific locations, test results or the number of people affected.

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