Censo de los sistemas de agua potable en las comunidades, Milla 5, Milla 4 y Río Chiquito en Omoa, Cortes, Honduras
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Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana UNITEC
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En Honduras, la carencia de información sobre los sistemas de agua potable en comunidades
rurales ha llevado al municipio de Omoa a implementar la Estrategia Municipal de Agua y
Saneamiento. El proyecto se centra en realizar un censo en tres comunidades mediante
cuestionarios del Sistema de Información de Agua y Saneamiento Rural, respaldado por el
objetivo del SIASAR de proporcionar información actualizada.
La importancia radica en mejorar la planificación, acceso rápido a datos, optimización de
recursos y reducción de pérdidas de agua. La falta de información afecta la toma de decisiones
informadas, la eficiencia en la gestión y la calidad del servicio. El proyecto beneficia a
comunidades como Milla 5, Milla 4 y Rio Chiquito, abordando su falta de conocimiento de los
sistemas de agua y saneamiento.
Los objetivos incluyen evaluar el estado operacional, clasificar la calidad del agua, medir la
sostenibilidad, evaluar la higiene y saneamiento, y determinar prácticas de disposición de
basura. Se adopta un enfoque mixto para recopilar datos cuantitativos y cualitativos.
Las conclusiones muestran sistemas en funcionamiento pero que necesitan mejoras, calidad
del agua deficiente por falta de cloración, aunque las juntas de agua son sostenibles. Las
comunidades exhiben infraestructura mejorada y diversas prácticas de disposición de basura.
En resumen, este censo proporcionará datos cruciales para la Estrategia Municipal de Agua y
Saneamiento, mejorando la gestión y calidad de los servicios en comunidades rurales.
In Honduras, the lack of information about potable water systems in rural communities, including data on pipeline length, flow rate, water quality, and treatment structures, has led the municipality of Omoa to implement the Municipal Water and Sanitation Strategy. This project focuses on conducting a census in three rural communities through questionnaires from the Rural Water and Sanitation Information System (SIASAR). The absence of reliable previous data has motivated this initiative, supported by SIASAR's strategic objective to provide basic and updated information. The importance lies in improving planning, quick access to data, resource optimization, and reducing water losses. The lack of information affects informed decision-making, management efficiency, and service quality. The project benefits communities such as Milla 5, Milla 4 and Rio chiquito, addressing their lack of knowledge about water and sanitation systems. Specific objectives include assessing operational status, classifying water quality, measuring sustainability, evaluating hygiene and sanitation, and determining waste disposal practices. A mixed-methods approach is adopted to collect quantitative and qualitative data. The conclusions reveal that the systems are operational but in need of improvement, water quality is deficient due to lack of chlorination, yet water boards are sustainable. Communities display improved infrastructure and diverse waste disposal practices. In summary, this census will provide crucial data for the Municipal Water and Sanitation Strategy, enhancing management and service quality in rural communities.
In Honduras, the lack of information about potable water systems in rural communities, including data on pipeline length, flow rate, water quality, and treatment structures, has led the municipality of Omoa to implement the Municipal Water and Sanitation Strategy. This project focuses on conducting a census in three rural communities through questionnaires from the Rural Water and Sanitation Information System (SIASAR). The absence of reliable previous data has motivated this initiative, supported by SIASAR's strategic objective to provide basic and updated information. The importance lies in improving planning, quick access to data, resource optimization, and reducing water losses. The lack of information affects informed decision-making, management efficiency, and service quality. The project benefits communities such as Milla 5, Milla 4 and Rio chiquito, addressing their lack of knowledge about water and sanitation systems. Specific objectives include assessing operational status, classifying water quality, measuring sustainability, evaluating hygiene and sanitation, and determining waste disposal practices. A mixed-methods approach is adopted to collect quantitative and qualitative data. The conclusions reveal that the systems are operational but in need of improvement, water quality is deficient due to lack of chlorination, yet water boards are sustainable. Communities display improved infrastructure and diverse waste disposal practices. In summary, this census will provide crucial data for the Municipal Water and Sanitation Strategy, enhancing management and service quality in rural communities.