Nosara Census 2024
Water in Nosara: Aqueducts, Connections and the Scarcity Challenge
Access to water is one of the district's most pressing challenges. According to the Nosara Census 2024, the district is supplied through 6 ASADAS (community aqueducts) with 3,322 active connections, while rapid population and tourism growth strains an infrastructure that already shows signs of deficit.
The ASADAS and Water Connections in Nosara
Water service in the district relies on 6 ASADAS, the associations that manage the community aqueducts and distribute water across the different communities. Together they account for 3,322 active connections, the backbone of supply for homes, businesses and local services.
These connections are spread across a territory that the census mapped in detail: 6,270 dwelling points identified and 3,228 occupied dwellings. The contrast between the number of connections and the scale of the populated territory helps gauge the real pressure on the system.
Scarcity and Demand Projections Through 2035
Technical water studies project the district's growth under an assumption of 2.45% per year, but real growth runs close to 8% per year. That gap is decisive: planning rests on a rate far lower than what actually occurs, opening a divide between installed capacity and the demand ahead.
At the current pace, projections indicate that by 2035 there would be around 14,000 houses in the district and double the water capacity would be needed compared with what is available today. It is a clear warning about the need for investment and forward planning.
The census also documented a water service deficit already affecting households in the district, showing that the problem is not only a future concern but a present reality for part of the community.
Frequently asked questions
How many ASADAS and water connections are there in Nosara?
The district has 6 ASADAS (community aqueducts) managing a total of 3,322 active water connections.
How much will water demand grow in Nosara?
Studies project growth under an assumption of 2.45% per year, but real growth runs close to 8% per year, which drives future demand far higher.
How many houses will Nosara have by 2035?
At the current growth pace, by 2035 there would be around 14,000 houses in the district and double the water capacity would be needed.
How many dwellings are there in Nosara district?
The 2024 census documented 3,228 occupied dwellings and 6,270 dwelling points mapped across the district.