Análisis multitemporal de los indicadores de calidad de agua en corrientes superficiales (ICA) de la cuenca alta del Río Bogotá

Abstract

This article aims to show the variations in water quality in the High basin of the Bogota River, by interpreting the results obtained Of semiannual monitoring carried out in the period 2008 - 2015 by the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cundinamarca - CAR to the basin. From The information provided was calculated the Water Quality Index - ICA Established by the Institute of Hydrology Meteorology and Environmental Studies - Ideam for Colombia ICAs were organized according to the Established by the CAR and its location in the basin to Water quality for the municipalities that are part of the upper part of the river Bogotá and to show the changes presented in the study area. The excessive use of agrochemicals in the upper basin of the Bogotá river is With negative repercussions for this, since the upper basin already begins To show deterioration in quality. Anthropic factors are the main cause Contamination and environmental deterioration due to the agroindustrial activities that are Develop around its waters. Although the municipal mayors are aware of Of the problems around the Bogotá river and include within their Plans of Municipal development mechanisms to meet them, the results obtained The need to formulate new environmental To reformulate existing ones for the care and protection of the resource.