Formulación de estrategias para el uso eficiente de agua en la empresa Carval localizada en la ciudad de Cali

Abstract

The inadequate management and waste of water in different productive sectors has largely contributed to the scarcity and contamination of water sources, cleaner production seeks the continuous and preventive application of strategies that reduce the negative impacts of the industry on the environment. This work was carried out with the purpose of designing strategies for the efficient use of water resources in Carval, a company located in the city of Cali, through the DAGMA business self-regulation environmental strategies program, to achieve this objective it was carried out in the first place , a diagnosis of the current situation of the company regarding the use of water resources, within this diagnosis observations were made on site regarding the protocols of water use and the estimated water volumes by area (Administrative, production and laboratory ) were established, identifying the critical consumption points, which resulted in the Granulation and Mixes 2 production areas. Secondly, an analysis of the information collected in the diagnosis was carried out, in order to design an efficient use and water saving program (PUEAA), in this program, cleaner production strategies are proposed in a short, medium and long term for all the areas, prioritizing critical points, among these are the implementation of water meters, lower consumption equipment such as pressure washers and energy saving devices. Finally, a brochure of the program of efficient use and water saving was elaborated, in this it was compiled in a summarized way what was raised in the PUEAA, including the proposed alternatives, indicators and economic and consumption goals of the resource, for its education, socialization and divulgation within the company with all the key stakeholders involved. In conclusion, it is expected that the proposed strategies will be a useful resource for Carval so they can develop even more strategies that lead to continuous improvement in the management of water resources within the Company