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What is Guatemala City's water deficit and where does EMPAGUA's supply come from?

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Demand of the capital

7,000 l/s

Jul 2026Prensa Libre 13-jul-2026

According to Prensa Libre (Jul 13, 2026), the capital requires 7,000 l/s and EMPAGUA produces ~4,500 l/s in the rainy season and 3,600 l/s in the dry season - a shortfall of almost 2,500 l/s. The current mix is 60% groundwater / 40% surface water, with ~90 EMPAGUA wells in operation, 13 more planned for 2026 and 5 for 2027; the largest plant, Lo de Coy, produces 1,129 l/s. The article states that the number of private wells is unknown for lack of regulation.

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  • Shortfall

    Almost 2,500 l/s

    Jul 2026Prensa Libre 13-jul-2026
  • EMPAGUA output~4,500 l/s rainy season; 3,600 l/s dry seasonJul 2026Prensa Libre 13-jul-2026
  • Source mix60% groundwater / 40% surface; ~90 wellsJul 2026Prensa Libre 13-jul-2026

Sources

  • Prensa Libre

    13-jul-2026, La capital enfrenta un déficit de más de 2,500 litros de agua por segundo

    prensalibre.comAccessed Aug 22, 2026Go to the source