Hydraulic Analysis of Urban Drainage Systems with Conventional Solutions and Sustainable Technologies: Case Study in Quito, Ecuador

Resumen

Urban drainage systems are essential infrastructure for any community. If water and sanitation companies do not have effective management practices this vital infrastructure not only provides a diminished level of service, but also requires that enormous expenditure be made to prevent a serious impact on human society. Conventional solutions have been implemented in Quito, Ecuador to address the adverse impacts of pluvial floods. These solutions are not optimal from technical, social or environmental aspects. The hydraulic performance of the sewer system in a pilot basin was analysed and compared in three different scenarios.