Waste and Unchecked Demand Strain San Pedro Sula's Groundwater

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 12, 2026 · Originally reported August 11, 2026 by La Prensa

San Pedro Sula produces 80 million cubic meters of water a year, drawing 65% from aquifers as surface sources dwindle, and waste and unmetered consumption threaten the city's long-term supply.

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