Diseño de un sistema de calidad en el Laboratorio de Análisis de Agua en el Municipio del cantón Guano

Abstract

To design a quality system for the drinking water analysis laboratory in Guano county. The methodology for the development of this work is deductive and inductive, based on the NTE ISO/IEC 17025 standard, the current diagnosis of the municipal laboratory was carried out. The activities were studied in relation to the quality approach of Standard 17025, with the purpose of determining conclusions and general recommendations that benefit the laboratory. In addition, the design is not experimental but descriptive. The physicochemical and microbiological analyses of drinking water were carried out with random sampling from each of the distribution networks. The methods used were potentiometric and colorimetric, the equipment used was the pH meter, spectrophotometer and turbidimeter. The current diagnosis of the laboratory is less than 50% within the parameters of the Quality Management System. The design performed exceeded 70% of the quality parameters. The sanitary inspection of the distribution tanks shows less than 50% of what is required according to sanitation parameters. The water supply is below the permissible limits required by INEN 1108. The design will improve the quality of the water analysis results and corrective measures will be taken in the distribution tanks. The water in Guano is not fit for consumption. It is recommended that the design and dosage of chlorine for water disinfection be implemented.