The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation authorized on Apr. 23 the transfer of S/34,734,373 to the Service of Potable Water and Sewerage of Lima (Sedapal) to ensure free potable water distribution in urban areas of Lima and Callao that lack this service.
This measure is intended to help families living in poverty or extreme poverty who do not have access to running water. The funds will be used exclusively for distributing potable water via tanker trucks, as specified by Ministerial Resolution No. 171-2026-VIVIENDA published in El Peruano.
“The use of tanker trucks is fundamental to reach vulnerable populations. As a government, we are working on managing and developing projects that allow these families access to an integrated system of potable water and sewerage because everyone deserves water at home,” said officials from the Ministry of Housing.
The transfer draws from the Institutional Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. According to the resolution, these resources cannot be used for purposes other than free potable water distribution by tanker trucks for eligible populations. The ministry’s Safe Water Program for Lima and Callao (PASLC) will oversee verification and monitoring of both physical progress and financial compliance related to these actions.
According to the official website, the Ministry contributes to social wellbeing by improving access to housing and basic services while promoting sustainable territorial development. The ministry operates as an autonomous entity within Peru’s Executive Branch established under Law No. 27779 according to its official site. Its central headquarters are located in San Isidro, Lima with regional Centers of Citizen Attention throughout Peru as reported by the ministry. Through these centers it serves communities nationwide supporting initiatives like this latest transfer.
Officials say that through continued work on such programs they aim “to guarantee basic services for all Peruvians.” Broader implications include ongoing efforts toward sustainable urban development; according to the ministry’s website, it develops policies promoting sustainable access not only in housing but also construction, sanitation, urban development, and manages partnerships with specialized entities.
