Monitoreo Cuenca Rio Chicamocha Área de Influencia en Sogamoso

Abstract

The main objective of this research article is to gather information on vitally important aspects, such as the characteristics of water, its quality, quantity and type of pollutants; in addition, the activities present in the area of influence. To do this, various digital tools were used such as Google Scholar, research journals from different universities (including those of the USTA), Corpoboyacá and the website of the Government of the Department of Boyacá, among other sources of information. The information consulted was subsequently filtered, resulting in only the relevant data being presented in this document. To do this, data tables and various maps were created using the ArcGIS application, which represent the municipalities of the Boyacá department through which the Chicamocha River flows. This facilitates the identification of the sites where a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) could be implemented, which makes it possible to identify the areas with the greatest contamination and thus establish the necessary measures to reduce the present contaminant load. On the other hand, a map is made of the municipalities that have the Chicamocha River as a source of drinking water supply, whether primary or secondary; a fact of great importance that allows us to understand the impact generated by the activities carried out by human beings in relation to the water resource; guaranteeing the quality of the water and its adequate use; everything mentioned above seeks to respond to the need to generate awareness about the effects generated by the inadequate management of wastewater and its repercussions on the environment.