Publication Date

10-1977

Advisor(s) - Committee Chair

Ronald Dilamarter, E.E. Hegen, Albert Petersen

Degree Program

Department of Geography and Geology

Degree Type

Master of Science

Abstract

The condition of water resources in the rural Andean community of Berlin, Colombia, was explored for the purpose of future development in the area. Through investigation of water acquisition techniques, use, and water discharge methods, combined with analysis of chemical water quality tests, the overall pattern of water resources in the study area was revealed. Although the methods of acquiring water were not found to be especially damaging to water quality, the use, and more importantly, the methods of discharging waste water suggested a water resource base harboring certain questionable qualities. The quality of surface waters, as revealed through analysis of water quality tests, showed low levels of dissolved oxygen and high levels of carbon dioxide in given areas of the paramo. Water was also judged to be unfit for human consumption throughout the study area. As a result of the above mentioned shortcomings concerning water quality, several recommendations were proposed.

Disciplines

Earth Sciences | Geography | Geology | Hydrology | International and Area Studies | Latin American Studies | Nature and Society Relations | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Social and Behavioral Sciences

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