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Hermosillo water utility management and service disputes

Overview

In Hermosillo, Sonora, residents filed complaints through the Unión de Usuarios regarding the unauthorized installation of water meters by Agua de Hermosillo workers. Citizens reported that workers entered private residences without prior notice or consent to install or replace devices, with costs of approximately 1,445 pesos being added to utility bills. While the agency claimed these installations aim to ensure accurate consumption billing and leak detection, residents maintained they never requested the service.

Following these developments, the Hermosillo City Council authorized short-term credits of up to 120 million pesos for the water utility, Agua de Hermosillo (AGUAH). These funds are intended to provide liquidity for operations, including employee bonuses and measures to secure the city’s water supply, with the debt slated for repayment within 12 months.

Entities

Hermosillo · Agua de Hermosillo · Unión de Usuarios · Ignacio Peinado Luna · Antonio Astiazarán Gutiérrez

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Hermosillo approves water utility credit and citizen investment program

    Hermosillo officials approved 120 million pesos in credit for the local water utility and launched a 100 million peso citizen-led investment program called Presupuesto Creces.

  2. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hermosillo residents denounce unauthorized water meter installations

    Hermosillo residents are denouncing Agua de Hermosillo for installing water meters in homes without consent and charging up to 1,445 pesos to their utility bills.

Sources

dossierpolitico.com · expreso.com.mx · marquesina.mx · realidadesdeescobar.com.ar · uniradiosonora.com