Análisis de la viabilidad técnica de un sistema de captación de agua a partir de mallas atrapanieblas en la zona rural del municipio de Los Santos por la escasez de fuentes de abastecimiento

Abstract

Water scarcity in the department of Santander, Colombia, particularly affects rural municipalities and becomes more critical during the dry season. According to the National Water Study, 35.5% of Colombian municipalities face this issue, with regions like Santander, Cundinamarca, and Boyacá being among the most affected. In the municipality of Los Santos, the situation is especially concerning due to a combination of factors such as climate change, deforestation, population growth, and a lack of infrastructure for proper water management. In response to this scenario, an innovative and sustainable solution is proposed: the implementation of fog-catching mesh systems. This project aims to assess the technical feasibility of using this technology to partially meet the demand for potable water in rural areas of Los Santos, addressing agricultural, livestock, and domestic needs. Fog-catching meshes, which have proven effective in other regions, are presented as an accessible alternative to mitigate the impact of water shortages while long-term structural solutions are developed.