Desarrollo de un sistema de monitoreo y gestión de calidad del agua en la parroquia Catacocha

Abstract

Abstract: The present study aims to determine the water quality index by applying the ICA-NSF methods and the BMWP/Col macroinvertebrate index for the San Pedro Mártir stream, located in the parish of Catacocha. Monitoring was carried out during four sampling campaigns in May, June, July, and October. Considering five points throughout the watershed, the results indicate that the ICA-NSF index represents a medium quality level, while the results obtained with the BMWP/Col macroinvertebrate index determined a critical value. This allows us to analyze that for these types of systems, biological indicators may be more sensitive in these types of areas. These results alert authorities to take mitigation measures and make proposals to preserve the water resource.