Objective: To analyze the results of the Water Quality Risk Index for Human Consumption in Urban Areas of the Department of Bolívar. Materials and methods: A descriptive investigation was developed, with the objective of evaluating the compliance of the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of water for human consumption. The direct observation technique was used whose results are based on the application of the standardized measuring instrument authorized by the Ministry of Social Protection in Colombia - IRCA for estimating compliance with acceptable parameters established in current regulations. Results: It was found that of the 46 municipalities in the department of Bolívar, study focus 18 presents water that is not suitable for human consumption that requires special surveillance and 3 municipalities have sanitary waters that require maximum, special and detailed surveillance. Conclusions: The need to establish alternatives by the competent entities that improve the quality of water for consumption in some municipalities of Bolívar and implement strategies for the prevention of waterborne diseases was evidenced.

Foodborne diseases constitute an important public health and productivity problem for companies, since it increases the level of employee absenteeism and decreases productivity. Objective, analyse the conditions of good practices of manufacturing and security in the dining rooms of a military complex located in the City of Cartagena, Colombia. Descriptive study based on the application of a standardized instrument in six dining rooms of a military complex located in Cartagena. Analysing 164 aspects contained in Resolution 2674 of 2013, it was possible to observe total compliance in 58 aspects, for its part, 36 partially comply and finally, 70 aspects do not comply with the provisions of the legislation. It is necessary to consider that the implementation of good manufacturing practices is constituted as the primary instrument for the adequate handling of food. The study is the basis for the implementation of internal policies aimed at improving good practices in manufacturing and security in the dining halls of the military complex.