Environmental diagnosis for wastewater discharge in the river of the Jipijapa canton

Abstract

This research, titled Environmental Diagnosis of Wastewater Discharges into the River of the Jipijapa Canton, aims to characterize an environmental diagnosis regarding the discharge of wastewater into the river of the Jipijapa Canton. The study employed theoretical, historical-logical, and analysis-synthesis methods at a theoretical level, as well as empirical methods through scientific observation to assess the current state of the Jipijapa River using a descriptive baseline and surveys applied to residents of the study area. Emphasis was placed on questionnaires addressing the causes of pollution, consequences of wastewater discharges, and citizen participation as a strategy. At the mathematical-statistical level, percentage calculations, averages, and a chi-square test at a 95% significance level were conducted, using Microsoft Excel and SPSS Statistics V26 software. The results were discussed, where respondents demonstrated knowledge of the problems caused by wastewater discharges and the shortcomings of the sewage networks. In conclusion, the issues related to the deficiencies of the sewage networks and their impact on the Jipijapa River were identified.