Determinación de la calidad de agua de consumo en la zona centro de las comunidades palacio real y san francisco de cunuhuachay y zona norte de las comunidades la moya y rumicruz pertenecientes a la parroquia calpi de la Provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The water in the rural sector of the Calpi parish comes from various springs and is used for human consumption, however, this water does not receive prior treatment to make it suitable for consumption. The objective of this technical project was to determine the quality of drinking water in the communities of Palacio Real, San Francisco De Cunuhuachay, La Moya and Rumicruz in the parish of Calpi of the province of Chimborazo, following the NTE INEN 1108:2006 standard in order to verify whether the water in these communities is suitable for human consumption. In order to carry out the drinking water diagnosis, samples were collected in an exhaustive manner, and samples were taken at several key locations. This included obtaining samples directly from the springs, where the water originates, as well as from the storage tanks used in the distribution process. In addition, samples were taken at residents' homes, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of water quality throughout the supply system. The results indicated the presence of phosphates, total coliforms, fecal coliforms and mesophilic aerobes outside the norm. At the laboratory level, a pilot process of activated carbon, zeolite and gravel filter was implemented for treatment, and a 5% calcium hypochlorite solution was used in the disinfection area. Subsequently, it was found that the concentration of phosphates, coliforms and mesophilic aerobes in the treated water was within the standard. Therefore, the implementation of a settling tank, a filter and a chlorination tank was proposed as an alternative for treatability.