Propuesta Técnica Para el Prediseño y la Construcción de un Acueducto Veredal en la Palizada, Ituango.

Abstract

La Palizada village, located in the municipality of Ituango (Antioquia), faces a longstanding challenge in accessing potable water. Complex geographical conditions, along with rural isolation and limited infrastructure, have hindered the community’s sustainable development. This document presents a technical proposal aimed at designing and planning the construction of a community aqueduct, grounded in participatory processes, environmental responsibility, and alignment with local needs. The project is based on a thorough territorial diagnosis, a hydrosanitary analysis of the area, and the implementation of the Technical Regulation for the Potable Water and Basic Sanitation Sector (RAS), adopted by the Ministry of Economic Development through Resolution 1096 of 2000. This regulation outlines the technical requirements for the design, construction, and operation of aqueduct systems, seeking to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and service quality. In accordance with these guidelines, hydraulic calculations were conducted, budget estimates were tailored to the rural context, and key structures—such as the intake chamber, storage tank, and gravity-fed distribution network—were pre-dimensioned in harmony with La Palizada’s physical and social reality. Beyond a technical solution, this work embodies a commitment to collective well-being, water justice, and community autonomy. The methodological design seeks to strengthen the connection between engineering, territory, and citizen participation, positioning the project as a replicable alternative for other excluded rural contexts. Thus, the proposed community aqueduct not only aims to fulfill a basic need, but also to contribute to the structural and sustainable transformation of the territory.