Lesson 7 - Peru Nets Flashcards
What happens to the moisture after it gets captured into the fog nets?
It runs into a plastic gutter, through a bio filter and into the tanks.
What are the disadvantages of the fog nets?
They are not potable
It’s not as reliable because it depends on the weather, particularly fog
Why was the small scale project suitable for Lima’s economical state?
It’s cheaper and locally owned and built
What is the type of fog called?
Thick Camanchaca fog
Where does the fog come from?
Flows in from the Pacific for 9 months of the year
What are the benefits of the fog nets?
Cheaper
Less time consuming
Locally owned and built
Improved water quality
What does the word potable mean?
Water that you can drink
How much water do the people in Lima need daily, to grow vegetables, clean clothes and wash and drink?
250 litres of water per day
