Diagnóstico a la planta de tratamiento de agua potable del municipio de Chipaque (Cundinamarca)

Abstract

This study was conducted with the aim of diagnosing the drinking water treatment plant (DWTP) of the municipality of Chipaque, Cundinamarca, across each component of the treatment train, starting from the point of resource entry into the plant. Performing a technical diagnosis of the DWTP's current status is crucial for several reasons. Primarily, the periodic review of the current state of structures and equipment is of vital importance for maintaining the optimal operating parameters established in its initial design. The proper functioning of the various pieces of equipment (valves, meters, instruments, and controllers) and treatment units (flocculators, sedimenters, filters, storage tanks) guarantees that there are no service interruptions or deterioration in the quality of the water provided. Furthermore, this review also involves assessing the application of preventive maintenance protocols stipulated in the treatment plant's operation manuals.Each of the treatment plant's units and processes was sequentially addressed, evaluating the base design criteria stipulated by Colombian regulations for their optimal performance, and also reviewing the operational activities necessary for resource treatment.The research benefits the proper functioning of the Chipaque Cundinamarca drinking water treatment plant, with the objective of offering a quality service to the municipality's inhabitants and preventing public health problems. This internship work proposes diagnosing the plant's operation to reduce negative impact and improve the quality of life of the inhabitants, which translates into progress and well-being, aligning with the institutional mission of the university and the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources. Based on the diagnosis obtained, critical points in the operation and design of some units, as well as operational deficiencies in the treatment activity, are identified with a view to establishing improvement alternatives and reinforcing good work practices for the optimal functioning of the plant.