Estado del recurso hídrico en el campus de la Universidad del Magdalena, Colombia

Santa Marta has a drinking water deficit of 1,600 L/day, which is why, since 2014, an underground water well has been located at the University of Magdalena. Understanding that water management must be integrated into the territory as an axis that supports the ecosystem functioning, the infrastructure development, and the social environment on the institution's campus, it was proposed to diagnose the state of water resources and Prospect scenarios of water consumption in the University. Using mixed methodologies, how Weaknesses-Opportunities-Strengths-Threats, prospective analysis, expert workshops, work groups, and WEAP model, current, trend, and optimistic scenarios were compared over 15 years (2018 to 2032). The results showed failures in the hydraulic system, lack of monitoring to obtain real-time data on consumption and the aquifer's state, unrestricted water use, and quality problems. (E1) and (E4) showed the highest pH with 7.85 and 8.38. The reported hardness values are above the maximum permissible and were classified as very hard water in E3, with 336.1, and E8 347.6 mg/L. Sodium chloride and potassium chloride reported an average of 75.6 to 90.8 mg/L, concentrations that, despite meeting the criteria of Resolution 2115 of 2007, are high, so it is a limitation for irrigation. The microbiological counts in E4 and E1 exceeded 3000 MPN/100 mL for total coliforms, indicating contamination with restricted use and primary contact. According to the forecast for the year 2032, even with limited demand (6.8%), there will be a resource shortage, affecting the institution's functioning. From this perspective, it is necessary toestablish a policytoreduceconsumption,monitortheaquifer,andstrengthenthecomprehensivemanagementofthe resource on the campus. En la ciudad de Santa Marta existe déficit de agua potable de 1600 L/día, por lo que desde 2014 en predios de la Universidad del Magdalena se localizó un pozo de agua subterráneo. Entendiendo que la gestión hídrica debe ser integrada alterritorio como eje que soporta el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas, el desarrollo de infraestructuras y el entorno social, en predios de la institución se planteó diagnosticar el estado del recurso hídrico y prospectar escenarios de consumo de agua en la entidad. Con metodologías mixtas de debilidades-oportunidades-fortalezas-amenazas, análisis prospectivo, talleres de expertos, mesas de trabajo y modelo WEAP, se compararon escenarios actual, tendencial y optimista en un periodo