Elaboración de una propuesta técnica de un sistema alternativo de saneamiento ubicado en el barrio San Francisco de Baños, cantón Quito.

Abstract

The presence of potable water and sanitation systems is crucial for the well-being and health of communities, yet many rural areas face challenges in this regard. The lack of basic sanitation infrastructure contributes to unhealthy conditions and a lack of access to essential services. In this context, it is imperative to introduce sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to improve the quality of life in these communities. This project focused on assessing the situation in the rural area of the La Merced parish, home to the Ilaló Volcano, a protected tourist area struggling to preserve its natural environment and lacking basic services, including sanitation. To address this need, the installation of a sanitation system at the volcano's summit was proposed, which would address the lack of essential services such as potable water, sewage, and sanitary facilities, while also preserving the environmental purity of the area. This project aims not only to meet local needs but also to enhance the region's attractiveness to tourists. The proposal includes the design of a dry toilet, with two options differing in the arrangement of dehydration chambers, but both sharing the same central objective: to provide a system that addresses the lack of basic services for tourists while respecting the environment and promoting sustainability through the reuse of physiological waste as fertilizer.