Capital Water Utility Fines Seven for Waste Amid Shortage

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 6, 2026 · Originally reported July 4, 2026 by El Heraldo

Honduras's capital water utility, UMAPS, penalized seven people for misusing drinking water during an ongoing shortage, with fines of up to 20,000 lempiras (about $800) for excessive use in homes and businesses.

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