Diseño de una planta de tratamiento de agua potable para la población de Mulaló, provincia de Cotopaxi

Abstract

The following project includes the Design of a Drinking Water Treatment Plant for the Town of Mulaló, located at the Latacunga Canton at Cotopaxi Province. The basis of this work is projected in three fundamental aspects. The first aspect, it was based on surveys with the reality and problems that the population is facing. One of the main problems specifically is water for human consumption, where it was known through surveys; showing that the population did not carry out a pre-water treatment. Therefore, generating a risk of unhealthiness for the population. The second aspect is the characterization of the water, this study was done on field by visits taking samples like: the catchment tank, treatment plant, distribution system; the physical, inorganic and microbiological parameters were evaluated where the quality of the water was determined. Moreover, the analysis of these parameters was carried out the water laboratory of the Salesian Polytechnic University and the water quality laboratory at the company EPPA-MEJÍA EP. To conclude, It was determined that there are parameters that do not comply with the maximum permissible limits established by the current Environmental Regulations. Furthermore, the water treatability tests were carried out to define the units that the treatment plant must have. In addition, the necessary sizing and specifications of the units were detailed using the AutoCAD computer program to facilitate their subsequent construction. Finally, an economic analysis was carried out by establishing direct and indirect costs for the construction, operation and maintenance of the treatment plant, and the cost of the cubic meter of treated water.