Describe the organizational characteristics and main functions of the Public Research Center called the Mexican Institute of Water Technology, its background, legal framework, organizational structure, organization chart and description of objectives and functions by area. The present will serve as a guide for new staff and who currently works to know the organizational structure, the functions that correspond to them and the different levels of command, as well as communication and coordination channels, in order to avoid duplication of efforts and increase efficiency and effectiveness for the fulfillment of institutional objectives.