Provision of water through the rural communities in the municipality of Ocamonte, Santander. Socio legal implications

Abstract

Research aimed to understanding the problems of drinking water in rural areas of the municipality of Ocamonte, Santander, in key areas such as coverage, quality and condition of the fluid delivery by the local authority. Characterizes the problematic situation and explores the legal partner of organized rural communities, traditional owners of the aqueducts, can provide for the State service possible. Was done the analysis of the rules governing the matter, background and further exploration tools were applied to understand the real situation of rural aqueducts that supply water for human consumption and agricultural development work, as well as perceptions and perspectives are made of the people with the problem. As a result of government neglect in providing the vital service and lack of policies and investments to address the problem was evident. Was evidenced the legal possibility to develop mechanisms that will allow the rural community to provide water service constituting their self as nonprofit associations or firms and fulfilling requirements that law demand to providers.