We manage the water in our processes responsibly to protect the life of the Salar.
Hydrogeological management
We take care of every drop of the Salar
Caring for the water of the Atacama Salt Flat is caring for the life that depends on it. Our hydrogeological management seeks a responsible use of water and brine, protecting the natural dynamics of the salt flat and its ecosystems.
To achieve this, we have a network of more than 225 checkpoints that provide us with constant information about the state of the aquifers and most sensitive areasThis data allows us to make informed decisions and They report periodically to the environmental authorities, reinforcing our commitment to the transparency and sustainability of the territory.
We monitor the Salar in real time
Our Environmental Monitoring System It is the heart of hydrogeological management. Thanks to it, we collect and We analyze in real time Key facts about the Salar: water levels, quality and ecosystem dynamicsThis information allows us to make responsible decisions and protect the natural balance of the territory.
Furthermore, the results are shared transparently with the communities of the Salar, the authorities and any interested person through our web monitoring platform.
Difference between water and brine
Beneath the surface layer of salt covering the Atacama Salt Flat, there is an extensive deposit of a Saline solution known as brine, which contains approximately one 70% waterHowever, its salt concentration is extremely high, around 300.000 mg / l of dissolved solids (TDS), mainly sodium, magnesium, lithium, potassium, and boron.
This concentration is between seven and eight times higher than the salinity of seawater, which makes the brine not suitable for human consumption or for agricultural use.
To better understand these differences, according to Chilean standards:
Our evaporation is natural.
We collect the brine and transfer it to evaporative ponds, where We concentrate the solution through a controlled process that replicates the natural evaporation of the Salar.
This evaporation allows water to return to the atmosphere, respecting the natural hydrological cycle and ensuring sustainable management of the resource.
