How to relieve pressure on the water system amidst increasing reservoir levels?
Water contributions to reservoirs in Colombia are increasing. Photo: Juan David Cuevas / Portafolio
TL;DR
- Colombia's reservoirs have reached high water contributions, with aggregate levels exceeding historical averages.
- Heavy rains have caused significant floods, alongside increased water inflow to reservoirs.
- Industries face the challenge of managing water abundance, with some reservoirs operating at maximum capacity.
- Ecolab suggests using advanced treatment systems and digital management to utilize runoff water efficiently.
- The Caribbean region has the highest water contributions (948.19%), with the Urrá hydroelectric plant at 100% capacity.
- Several hydroelectric plants, including Urrá I and Hidroituango, are operating at or near their maximum capacity, with some on red alert.