Evaluación de la planta de tratamiento de agua potable parroquia Marcos Espinel, cantón Píllaro, provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

The present experimental work focuses on the evaluation of the drinking water treatment plant in the Marcos Espinel parish, which has deficiencies in its operation and processing of the water that enters the WTP and supplies the population. During rainy weather conditions, the influent arrives saturated with material that the water treatment plant cannot process due to its limited capacity. As a result, valve closures occur, leading to a water shortage for the population. As a first step, a comprehensive information gathering was conducted, including the location, hydrography, and socio-economic activities. Information from reports generated by the Píllaro Municipal Government was collected, along with a diagnosis of the treatment units. Measurements of the influent and effluent flow rates were taken, and analyses of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the incoming and outgoing water were performed. All water samples collected for these analyses were conducted following the NTE INEN 2 176:1998 standard, and transportation to the laboratories adhered to the NTE INEN 2 169:1998 standard. Based on the results obtained from the water analysis, a comparison is made with the guidelines established in the TULSMA 2015 regulations and the INEN 1108 standard. In light of the evaluation conducted on the water treatment plant, viable alternatives are proposed to provide a solution to the water treatment system, such as the implementation of a chlorination tank and a new sand remover.