Faecal waste pollutes drinking water in Mexico’s Yucatan, Greenpeace says

• The report suggests a nearby pig farm or municipal wastewater could be the source of contamination.
• Faecal bacteria are contaminating water in wells and sinkholes in Mexico’s Yucatan state, which are a vital source of drinking water, according to a report by Greenpeace, a global environmental organisation.
• The report, published on Tuesday, said nearby pig farms and municipal wastewater were likely sources of the pollution in the southeastern coastal state.