Planta de tratamiento de agua potable para consumo humano unifamiliar portátil

Abstract

The study developed the design, construction, and validation of a Portable Single-Family Drinking Water Treatment Plant based on conventional technology, aimed at providing safe water to rural communities without access to basic services, in response to the public health issues associated with the consumption of untreated water. The methodology integrated a regulatory review (Resolution 2115 of 2007, WHO, EPA, and EU) and an experimental phase involving the construction and evaluation of the prototype, characterized by its portability, low cost, automatic operation, and energy autonomy through a solar panel. The validation carried out in Choachí (Cundinamarca) showed significant reductions in contaminants; however, non-conformities were identified in turbidity, color, iron, and pH, associated with adjustments required in the coagulation-flocculation and disinfection stages. With the proposed optimizations, the system could achieve efficiencies above 98%, complying with drinking water quality standards and becoming a technical and economic alternative that contributes to SDG 6 by strengthening the human right to water and public health in rural areas.