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GARCIA-UBAQUE, César A.; VACA-BOHORQUEZ, Martha L.  y  GARCIA-UBAQUE, Juan C.. A case study regarding the technical and public health feasibility of collecting water from fog. Rev. salud pública [online]. 2013, vol.15, n.3, pp.366-373. ISSN 0124-0064.

Objectives Evaluating the collection of water for human consumption from fog nets in San Antonio (Cundinamarca department). Method Water was collected from fog using a prototype 6 m²sensor unit which was installed In the area for 53 days; this water was analysed to assess its quality regarding human consumption. Results The collection area's average daily volume was 43.26 L/day and the parameters evaluated met the minimum values established by local regulations for drinking water (RAS 2000), except for pH. Conclusion This technique represents an alternative for obtaining water fit for human consumption and can be scaled-up to produce the quantity needed for communities living in low rainfall areas. It can thereby lead to improving such populations' health conditions. Its economic feasibility should thus be assessed regarding its implementation and sustainability.

Palabras clave : Water collection from fog; rural water supply; sanitation.

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