Evaluación de la calidad del agua de consumo humano en la comunidad San Rafael, provincia de Pichincha

Abstract

This project includes the evaluation of the water quality for human consumption in the community San Rafael, Province of Pichincha. The information was collected in the field, the characteristics of the water were determined, the diagnosis of the supply system and water distribution. In addition, through surveys and interviews, identified the community's socio economic characteristics, water uses and access to basic services

During the project, field visits were made for sampling and parameters measurement at the following sampling points: I) pretreatment (serpentín), II) reservoir one, III) reservoir two, VI) last home connection. Chemical and microbiological tests were carried out and the results obtained were evaluated and compared with the norm according to (TULSMA) Libro VI Anexo I Tabla 1.

Finally, the diagnosis of the water supply system was made by verifying the condition of the main structures: pretreatment (serpentín), reservoir one and two, valves, accessories, distribution network and home connection. With respect to system maintenance, record formats, preventive and corrective maintenance sheets were prepared, in order to extend the useful life of the existing infrastructure.