Caracterización de la curva de consumo diario de la red de agua potable de la zona urbana del cantón guano, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

At the national level, the use of the values recommended by the CPE INEN 005-9-1 regulations turn out to be chosen with discretion, because the standard is not updated, however, for the Guano canton the values mentioned can be used based on the present investigation. Information was collected from the study area through surveys and daily readings were taken for 45 consecutive days on the sample to determine daily consumption. Hourly consumption was confirmed through the use of 7 video cameras in 7 single-family residential homes for 7 consecutive days. For drinking water pressure in the study area, readings were taken using a manometer for 7 continuous days in all homes. Per capita consumption was identified according to the type of housing. An average daily consumption value of 1.20 m3/day was obtained. The highest consumption was established between 07:00 and 08:00 in the morning with 494.86 Lts. The average pressure in the network is equal to 39.54 m.c.a. The average per capita consumption of the residential part corresponds to 197.74 Lts/inhabitant/day, where typology III presents the highest provision value corresponding to 206.84 Lts/inhabitant/day, due to the lack of awareness about water saving and leaks not controlled in buildings. This research allowed us to know the behavior of drinking water consumption, where the results will be used to carry out maintenance activities and design of new supply networks.