Planteamiento de directrices técnicas para la adecuada ejecución de la limpieza de sumideros y cajones con rejillas en la zona norte del DMQ.

Abstract

In Quito, including the northern zone, it is very common to find drains and boxes with grids plugged by solid materials, which are dragged by surface runoff when it rains. These blockages are directly related to human activities, and their consequences are evidenced in the accumulation of water on the roads, depressed steps, homes, among others, leading to floods, material damage and even risk to the lives of citizens. To mitigate these effects, it is necessary to establish an adequate maintenance plan that the correct execution of the cleaning tasks, the repair of the failures that may cause in the guaranteed rainwater drainage system and promote the collaboration of the citizens. For the execution of these objectives, the number of sinks in the study area was identified, a registry and fault coding file was prepared, the periodicity for maintenance was established, and technical guidelines were proposed for an adequate execution of cleaning work and a public awareness campaign was proposed. Finally, guidelines have been established that allow maintenance work to be carried out manually and with a water suction vehicle, in a technical, adequate and safe manner. It should be noted that this information is a valuable instrument that serves as a guide for public and private entities that carry out cleaning and maintenance activities.