Evaluación de la calidad del agua de las microcuencas Rodeo, Campamento y Yabana en la parroquia Cumbe

Abstract

The objective of this project is to analyze and evaluate water quality in the Campamento, Rodeo and Yabana micro-watersheds, located in the Cumbe parish. The initiative arose in response to the problems faced by the parish's water treatment plant, which limits access to drinking water during extreme summer and winter periods. These problems have a negative impact on public health and the well-being of the community. The objective of this project is to identify the coordinates in the three micro-watersheds. Systematic sampling was carried out, according to INEN standards, over a period of six months, associated with the analysis of physical, chemical and microbiological parameters. The data obtained were analyzed and represented in graphs illustrating the variation of certain parameters over time. These results made it possible to evaluate seasonal variability and water quality using the ICA-NSF and ICA-Dinius indices. The results show that, in Campamento, water quality remained in the “Good” range with slight seasonal variations. In Rodeo, the quality fluctuated from “Average” in February to “Good” in the following months. At Yabana, water quality remained in the “Good” range, with slight improvements. Water quality was affected by contamination from grazing during the drought; however, winter runoff contributed to its improvement.