Gestión de abastecimiento de agua orientada a la reducción de agua no contabilizada

Abstract

Abstract:Leaks in drinking water distribution networks represent high rates of unaccounted-for water (ANC), generating costly and inefficient systems caused mainly by the lack of knowledge about drinking water supply management of the different agencies responsiblefor the administration of this resource. This study consists of explaining various procedures applied in a study area, with the purpose of detecting water losses. In addition, the applicability of the minimum night flow analysis methodology (AFMN) is evaluated in a hydrometric district of the city of Loja, this method is used todetect leaks in the pipes by determining the minimum night flow (QMN). An aspect of great importance within the study methodology are the management indicators sincethey allow thecategorization of the potable water distribution system according to its efficiency.