Propuesta de implementación de un sistema de drenaje con enfoque de sostenibilidad para la zona urbana del Cantón Yacuambi

Abstract

This study analyzes deficiencies in the urban drainage system in the central area of the Yacuambi canton, where high surface impermeability leads to increased runoff and overflows at storm sewer junctions. The importance of the study lies in the need to implement sustainable solutions that improve stormwater management without expanding existing infrastructure. The general objective was to design a drainage system focusing on sustainability by incorporating Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), such as rain gardens and permeable pavement. The study follows a descriptive applied approach, and the current network was modeled using the EPA Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) software, considering the consolidated urban area of the 28 de Mayo parish as the study population. The results showed that rain gardens reduce peak flow by approximately 29.55%, while permeable pavement reduces it by around 13.35%, also reducing overflows and improving the hydraulic efficiency of the system. It is concluded that Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) are a viable, sustainable, and adaptable alternative for the territory.