San Pedro Sula Sewage Crisis Deepens as Concession Deadline Nears

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 28, 2026 · Originally reported July 27, 2026 by La Prensa

San Pedro Sula has no working wastewater treatment plants despite rapid growth, and with the water utility's concession ending in 2030, the construction industry is pressing the city to secure and develop treatment sites before it is too late.

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