Propuesta de repotenciación de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales del casco urbano de la Parroquia Sevilla, Cantón Cáscales, Provincia de Sucumbíos

Abstract

Keywords: Repowering, WWTP, Artificial Wetlands, Treatment, Wastewater, Sustainability. This research aims to propose a repowering design to optimize the unit treatment processes of the artificial wetland system in the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) of the Sevilla Parish, Cascales Canton, Sucumbíos Province. Through a comprehensive analysis of the current configuration of the wetlands and the results obtained, the limitations preventing the achievement of the established effluent quality standards were identified. The design proposal focuses on adjusting the dimensions and characteristics of the existing wetlands and optimizing the treatment processes to improve their efficiency. Pre-treatment, primary treatment, and secondary treatment processes will be evaluated and reviewed, along with detailed hydraulic calculations to identify possible deficiencies in the current state. The main objective of this research is to achieve a more efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment, ensuring compliance with current environmental regulations and contributing to the protection of local water resources. This proposal not only aims to improve the effluent quality but also to establish a basis for the replicability of this model in other communities facing similar challenges.