---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-22-000970"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CWCO"
cik: "0000928340"
company_name: "Consolidated Water Co. Ltd."
filed_at: "2022-02-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T09:51:00.582580+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Consolidated Water files ICSID arbitration seeking >$51M from Mexico for canceled Rosarito project

## Summary
- CW Coop filed ICSID arbitration against Mexico seeking >US$51M plus MXN$137M plus interest and costs.
- Dispute stems from termination of 100 MGD desalination plant contract in Rosarito, Baja California, in June 2020.
- AdR incurred ~US$60M in expenses and investments; no reimbursement received since termination.
- CEO states termination was legally unsupported; company will pursue all legal remedies vigorously.
- Outcome uncertain; company may incur material legal expenses from the arbitration.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-22-000970
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CWCO
- cik: 0000928340
- company_name: Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.
- filed_at: 2022-02-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/928340/000155837022000970/0001558370-22-000970-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/928340/000155837022000970/cwco-20220209x8k.htm

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