GEN Solution Library/Fog nets

About the challenge

To find a source of water in arid regions.

Nylon nets stretched between poles collect water from fog and mist.

Description

In the arid hills around Lima people forced onto dry marginal land are using basic fine nylon nets stretched between wooden poles to collect water. As fog and mists blow through the mesh condensation occurs and the water droplets run down the mesh to be collected in a holding tank. This simple technique enables people to grow crops and helps them transform their lives.

Areas of impact

Ecology

  • Seeds, Food & Soil.
  • Water Cycles.

See also

Page data
Authors Ernesto Sun
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations Global Ecovillages NetworkCASA
Ported from https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/fog-nets/ (original)
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