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Norteamérica
On-line version ISSN 2448-7228Print version ISSN 1870-3550
Abstract
ARAGON CRUZ, Abisaí; LOPEZ HERNANDEZ, José Rudier and AVILA FLORES, Omar. Underground Water in North America, a Case Study: The Risk of Contamination and the Use of Springs In San Simón Almolongas, Oaxaca, Mexico. Norteamérica [online]. 2022, vol.17, n.1, 00014. Epub Nov 22, 2022. ISSN 2448-7228. https://doi.org/10.22201/cisan.24487228e.2022.1.522.
The countries of North America are facing water sanitation difficulties, which have affected rural communities and indigenous populations the most. The different uses of water sources complicate things more, since the use of contaminated water considerably affects the access and availability of sufficient, acceptable, affordable water. In this scenario, the research Project identified the use and risk of contamination of springs in San Simón Almolongas, Oaxaca, Mexico. The main results indicate that the water is predominantly used for human consumption and agriculture, and that potential factors of contamination exist, such as the use of fertilizers and housing without proper drainage. This makes it necessary to strengthen management systems and institutions to properly handle the water.
Keywords : underground water; sanitation; contamination; springs.