JMAS JUNTA MUNICIPAL DE AGUA Y SANEAMIENTO

What JMAS JUNTA MUNICIPAL DE AGUA Y SANEAMIENTO does

JMAS Junta Municipal de Agua y Saneamiento is a decentralized public organism (organismo público descentralizado) of the Municipality of Chihuahua, Mexico, operating as the sole regulated provider of potable water distribution, sewage collection, and wastewater treatment services for the city of Chihuahua under the Ley del agua del estado de Chihuahua. The utility serves residential households plus commercial and industrial users across a single municipality, with revenue generated from regulated monthly service tariffs, an Acta Tarifaria framework, treated water sales through the Red Morada purple-pipe reuse program, and ancillary administrative fees including connection permits, inspection charges, and laboratory services.

The operational backbone consists of two major wastewater treatment plants (Plantas Tratadoras de Aguas Residuales Norte y Sur) currently undergoing a 180 million MXN rehabilitation project, a potable water distribution network, a sewage collection network, and the Red Morada treated-water reuse system targeting parks, gardens, and authorized industrial irrigation. The technology stack is largely conventional SCADA/municipal-utility infrastructure; on the customer-facing side, JMAS operates an online Portal de Servicios en Línea with electronic invoicing, contract-based online bill payment, a folio-based service request tracking system linked to a Customer Information System (CIS), a separate auction sub-portal for movable goods, and a 24/7 telephone contact center at 073. Seven physical branch offices (Ocampo, Dostoyevsky, Nueva España, Riberas, Saucito, Vallarta, Zarco) plus auto-pago locations handle in-person service.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, with bill collection distributed across an extensive third-party network of 8 banks (HSBC, Santander, Scotiabank, Banamex, BBVA, Banorte, Banregio, Afirme), convenience stores (OXXO, Circle K), pharmacy chains (Farmacias del Ahorro, Benavides, Guadalajara), supermarkets (Soriana, Alsuper, Smart, Woolworth), and digital payment platforms (Mercado Pago, Pagos Digitales). Pricing is regulated and publicly disclosed via the state tariff act, with a published 81 MXN/month residential tariff tier contingent on inspection and consumption regularization. The organization is governed by an Administrative Council, publishes financial information under the Ley General de Contabilidad Gubernamental, and operates within Mexico's Ley General de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública framework.

Name

JMAS JUNTA MUNICIPAL DE AGUA Y SANEAMIENTO

Legal name

Junta Municipal de Agua y Saneamiento de Chihuahua

Website

https://jmaschih.gob.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JMAS Junta Municipal de Agua y Saneamiento is the decentralized municipal water and sanitation utility of Chihuahua city, Mexico, providing potable water distribution, sewage collection, wastewater treatment, and treated-water reuse to residential, commercial, and industrial customers under a regulated monopoly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Sanitation Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) (EUANADAA), Onsite/Decentralized Reuse Utilities (District/Building‑Scale Reuse as a Service) (EUANAGAH)

Keywords

• Municipal water utility
• Wastewater treatment services
• Sewage collection network
• Treated water reuse
• Water sanitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chihuahua

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Water and Sanitation Service Fees: Monthly service fees charged to residential and commercial customers for water supply and sanitation services. Tariffs are regulated by the state tariff act (Acta Tarifaria JMAS Chihuahua).
2. Treated Water Sales: Revenue from sale of treated wastewater (agua tratada) for irrigation and other authorized uses through the 'Red Morada' purple pipe program.
3. Service Fees and Permits: Various service fees including connection permits, inspection fees, plumbing authorization, laboratory services, and other administrative charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JMAS is the decentralized municipal water and sanitation utility for the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, providing potable water supply, sewage collection, and wastewater treatment across residential, commercial, and industrial users. It also sells treated wastewater through the Red Morada (Purple Pipe) reuse program and operates an online portal for billing, payments, and service requests. The agency is the exclusive mandated service provider under the State Water Law within its concession area.

Product overview

JMAS Chihuahua operates a modular digital service platform centered on its main Portal de Servicios en Línea, which integrates multiple modules for online bill payment, electronic invoicing, account registration, and service request tracking via the Consulta de Folios de Atención system. The company also maintains a separate Portal de Subastas for movable goods auctions and a 24/7 Contact Center (073) for leak reporting and service inquiries. Core services include water supply, sewage, and wastewater treatment, with additional offerings such as meter installation, water tank sales, and residual water discharge management. Users can pay bills at multiple integrated payment centers including banks (HSBC, Santander, Bancomer, Banorte, Scotiabank, Banamex, Banregio, Afirme), digital platforms (Mercado Pago, Pagos Digitales), convenience stores (OXXO, Circle K), pharmacies (Farmacias del Ahorro, Farmacias Benavides, Farmacias Guadalajara), and supermarkets (Soriana, Alsuper, Smart, Woolworth).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Potable water supply service Distribution of potable water to residential, commercial, and industrial users across the Municipality of Chihuahua via the municipal network.
• Sewage collection service Collection and conveyance of sewage from connected users for treatment at the PTAR Norte and PTAR Sur plants.
• Wastewater treatment service (PTAR Norte y Sur) Treatment of collected sewage at the PTAR Norte and PTAR Sur plants for regulatory compliance and to enable reuse via Red Morada.
• Red Morada treated water sale Sale and distribution of treated wastewater through the dedicated purple pipe (Red Morada) network for industrial and municipal non-potable uses.
• Portal de Servicios en Línea Online self-service portal for electronic invoicing (CFDI), folio/status tracking, account management, and bill payment.
• Contact Center 073 Round-the-clock call center handling service requests, reports, and customer inquiries through the 073 number.
• Water meter installation and inspection Installation and inspection of residential water meters and related fixed-tariff services for individual customers.
• Tinaco (water storage tank) sales Sale of tinacos (water storage tanks) to residential customers as part of the utility's offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 liters per second of potable water saved through treated water reuse for irrigation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IP&P Asesores Jurídico Financieros (Infraestructura Pública y Privada, S.C.)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Legal-financial advisory firm specializing in infrastructure projects and public services development for both public and private sectors. Involved in design, structuring, and implementation of public-private partnerships (PPPs).
• AyMA Ingeniería y Consultoría, S.A. de C.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMexican firm dedicated to development studies, consulting, water treatment and quality projects, solid waste, hydraulic engineering, and environmental engineering; public works and PPP project bidding.
• Santiago Palomar de la CallecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal advisor to national and international companies and government institutions on negotiation, contracting, local and international transactions, with expertise in banking, fiduciary, fiscal, administrative, penal, commercial, infrastructure, concessions, and privatizations.
• Ernesto Espino de la OcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical advisor with Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from University of Texas at Austin (1968), Master's in Sanitary Engineering from UNAM (1965), and Civil Engineer from ITESM (1962).
• KAREWA CUU, A.C.minorOthersOrganization designated by the Ministry of Public Function to provide social witness oversight for the wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation project bidding process, to strengthen transparency and impartiality.
• HSBC MéxicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBank branch network accepting JMAS bill payments
• Santander MéxicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBank branch network accepting JMAS bill payments
• Scotiabank MéxicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBank branch network accepting JMAS bill payments
• Banamex (Citibanamex)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBank branch network accepting JMAS bill payments
• Bancomer (BBVA México)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBank branch network accepting JMAS bill payments with option to set up automatic payment (domiciliación)
• BanorteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBank branch network accepting JMAS bill payments
• OXXOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConvenience store chain accepting JMAS bill payments
• Farmacias del AhorrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy chain accepting JMAS bill payments
• Farmacias GuadalajaraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy chain accepting JMAS bill payments

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SACMEX - Sistema de Aguas de la Ciudad de México: Mexico City's municipal water and wastewater operator; comparable as a decentralized public organism providing water supply, sewerage, and treatment under regulated tariffs to a large urban population.
• AGUAS de Aguascalientes (Modelo de Aguascalientes): Public/private hybrid water operator in Aguascalientes often cited as a benchmark for Mexican municipal water reform; comparable operating scope and customer-base profile.
• Interapas - Instituto Intermunicipal de Agua Potable, Alcantarillado, Saneamiento y Servicios Conexos de los Municipios de San Luis Potosí, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez y Cerro de San Pedro: Intermunicipal Mexican water utility handling potable water and sewerage; structurally analogous as a multi-municipality decentralized organism operating under regulated tariffs.
• SAPAL - Sistema de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de León: Municipal water utility serving León, Guanajuato, with similar operating model (tariff-based fees, treatment plants, and billing/collection infrastructure); directly comparable in service scope and Mexican regulatory context.
• CEA Querétaro - Comisión Estatal de Aguas de Querétaro: State-level water utility providing potable water and sewerage services in Querétaro; comparable as a regulated Mexican water operator with treatment, distribution, and tariff-regulated revenues.
• SIAPA - Sistema Intermunicipal de los Servicios de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Guadalajara: Intermunicipal water utility for the Guadalajara metropolitan area; comparable scale and mandate (potable water, sewerage, treatment) under a similar decentralized organism structure in Mexico.

Others

• CONAGUA - Comisión Nacional del Agua: National water authority that regulates and co-funds Mexican water utilities; relevant as the regulatory and oversight counterparty to JMAS rather than as a direct operating peer.

Broad incumbents

• Aguas de Portugal (AdP - Águas de Portugal SGPS): Portuguese state-owned water utility group with diversified municipal concessions and treatment assets; comparable as a public-sector water platform with regulated tariffs and large-scale treatment infrastructure.
• Veolia México (Veolia Environnement): Global private water/wastewater operator with significant Mexican municipal concessions; comparable as an incumbent service provider in the same market category though structured as a private operator with a wider portfolio.

Regional players

• Aguas Antofagasta (Suez / Grupo ECO): Chilean water utility serving an arid northern region; comparable as a regional municipal/regulated water operator in a water-scarce Latin American geography with similar reuse and tariff dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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