Catambuco communities face water source protection challenges

In Catambuco, Colombia, environmental authorities and community leaders are addressing critical threats to the Taminango microbasin. A recent assessment by Corponariño identified three primary challenges facing the water sources that sustain rural communities: pollution, illegal discharges, and a lack of environmental awareness.

Local leaders and environmental professionals are working to transition from diagnostic findings to active protection measures. The focus extends beyond mere service delivery to the preservation of the hydrological sources themselves, specifically addressing the protection of riparian zones and the management of water quality to support community-run aqueducts.