As part of the works planned by Corpoguajira to address the problems associated with drought that occurs every year in the department of La Guajira; environmental authority initiated the construction of an underground well in Perico (Riohacha).

This work will benefit more than 400 families, who no longer have to take long walks to the reservoir or artesian well, in which store and brackish water contaminated with bacteria, running the risk of acquiring gastrointestinal diseases, diarrhea and skin rashes.

 

Well building Corpoguajira, You have a depth of 150 meters. The work, which was previously socialized with their beneficiaries, It includes drilling activities, making electrical recordings, piping, pumping tests, inter. It is estimated that in July, completion of the work.

This project has the support of Colciencias, through the convening Ideas for Change. Corpoguajira supports the process of participation of communities and organizations involved, as well as financing of work.