Environmental assessment of surface water sources in the Hato Viejo area, Arbeláez municipality, Cundinamarca

Abstract

The objective of this research was to identify and locate surface water sources present in the Hato Viejo district of the Municipality of Arbeláez. The study is part of the first phase of the macro-project "Sociocultural, environmental, demographic and labor characterization of agricultural workers linked to fruit and vegetable crops in the municipalities of Arbeláez, San Bernardo, Cabrera and Pasca - Sumapaz region". The methodological component consisted of the project's orientation to community leaders, health center officials and officials of the Umata of the municipality of Arbeláez. Likewise, the study area, surface water sources and land use were recognized through the application of a directed survey. The Rio Negro was identified as the main river axis and four tributaries of the Negro River (Quebradas: los Naranjos, la Gallega, la Honda and la Lejía). In relation to land use, the main agricultural products are: citrus, soursop, pumpkin, tomato, among others.