Gestión integrada de recursos hídricos. Caso de estudio: Diseño Definitivo del Sistema de Agua Potable para los Barrios La Capilla y San Bernabé, Parroquia El Tambo, Cantón Catamayo, Provincia de Loja: Obras de Captación y Línea de Conducción

Abstract

Abstract: The present degree project aims to design the potable water system for the neighborhoods of La Capilla and San Bernabé, located in the parish of El Tambo, canton of Catamayo, province of Loja, considering the catchment works and the transmission pipeline to the existing treatment plant. This research addresses the need to ensure a reliable and safe water supply in rural areas, where most of the population faces limitations in access to potable water. The applied methodology had a quantitative approach, including topographic surveys using differential GPS, flow measurements through volumetric and float methods, water quality analysis according to NTE INEN 1108:2020, 20-year population projections using geometric, exponential, and Wappaus methods, and the hydraulic design of the main system components. As a result, a Coanda-type catchment structure was designed, with gravity based conveyance, optimizing source protection, ensuring the required flow, and minimizing health risks. The proposal strengthens the integrated management of water resources, ensures service sustainability, and improves the quality of life of the beneficiary population.