The people of Chungungo, which sits on the edge of the vast Atacama Desert, no longer have to depend on the water trucks that would make sporadic visits to their community. Daisy Sasmaya , president of the neighborhood council, boasts of her new shower and shows off her garden. She says people can now shower every day and water their plants regularly. Another resident said she can now wash her clothes when she needs to, rather than having to wait for long periods of time. Chile's fog-catching project, one of the first in the world, started with funding from the Canadian government a few years ago.
Scientists come from around the world to see if they can apply the techniques in their countries.
Vilho Mtuleni, of the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, said his priority is finding ways to get water to people and livestock in arid areas. What he and other visitors see in Chile is that tiny airborne drops of water can go a long way if you know what you're doing. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.