Capital Enforces Water-Use Rules During Shortage

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 4, 2026 · Originally reported July 1, 2026 by El Heraldo

Tegucigalpa's water authority, UMAPS, is carrying out inspections and levying fines of 1,000 to 5,000 lempiras for misuse of drinking water during an emergency shortage, including bans on garden watering and other non-essential uses.

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Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

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