La Paz checks water rationing house by house in Agua Escondida, hands out QR payment codes
The Agua Casa por Casa program inspects supply in the field and delivers magnet QR codes to make paying easier.
The La Paz city government canvassed the Agua Escondida neighborhood to verify compliance with drinking-water rationing in the field under the "Agua Casa por Casa" program, according to the municipal water utility. The strategy evaluates service on an ongoing basis directly with residents, neighborhood by neighborhood.
During the visit, the administration handed households magnet QR codes to make paying the water bill easier, and shared online and mobile-app payment options. The OOMSAPAS self-service counter operates from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for those who prefer to pay in person.
Acting Mayor Amor Fenech Montaño said the program's goal is to continuously evaluate water service across neighborhoods. During the visit, residents asked to extend supply hours, a request the authority said it would review based on feasibility.
For residents, the practical change is that you no longer have to visit an office to settle up: the QR code delivered at home links to digital payment, and the app lets you check and pay your bill from your phone. Keeping payments current helps the utility sustain the operation of wells and networks.
Agua Escondida is one of the neighborhoods that depend on rationing, so the inspection aims to confirm that scheduled deliveries arrive on the set days. Anyone who notices supply problems or leaks can report them to the utility for attention and follow-up.
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