Keeping water clean and waste-free in Costa Rica | Global Ideas | DW
Costa Rica and water conservation Every second, an estimated 350 liters of water gush out of the famous Ojo de Agua spring in Belen, an area a few kilometers from Costa Rica's capital San Jose. Water is recognized as a crucial source of life in Costa Rica. Last year, the right to access drinking water was enshrined in the constitution. But the country is also working on guaranteeing the sustainable protection of water sources like the Ojo de Agua for future generations. There are an estimated 30 springs in Belen, which is home to around a million residents. The municipality there is sett...