disponibilidad del servicio de agua potable y su impacto en las condiciones socioeconómicas de los habitantes, parroquia bolívar, pasaje 2023

Abstract

This paper addresses the availability of potable water service in the Bolívar parish of Pasaje canton and its impact on the socioeconomic conditions of the inhabitants. The deficiency in the service negatively affects the population, causing dissatisfaction and additional expenses. Therefore, it is essential to address this issue to ensure universal access to this vital resource. This requires a comprehensive approach involving authorities and civil organizations to improve the system and implement effective public policies. The problem statement emphasizes the importance of the water system and its influence on socioeconomic, industrial, and commercial development, directly impacting employment generation and quality of life improvement. In this regard, the central objective of the research is to establish the availability of potable water service and its impact on the socioeconomic conditions of the inhabitants, allowing for the identification of opportunities and areas that contribute to sustainable development and more effective planning by the relevant authorities. The research is based on Structuration Theory and employs a mixed methodological design combining qualitative and quantitative elements to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the issue. It follows an empirical-inductive epistemological approach that generates knowledge from direct observation of phenomena related to access to vital water, and a rational-deductive approach that theoretically structures the findings obtained. The results of the research in the Bolívar parish of Pasaje canton reveal that inadequate access to the potable water system has significant repercussions on public health, the quality of life of the inhabitants, and inadequate transmission of information about maintenance, which results in deficient service. This deficit highlights the structural inequalities that perpetuate the social and economic vulnerability of certain groups. The document underscores the critical importance of an adequate and constant potable water supply for socioeconomic well-being. Efficient water resource management and the implementation of effective public policies are crucial to overcoming current deficiencies and ensuring a sustainable future for the community. Thus, universal access to potable water would not only improve public health and living conditions but also drive economic development and social cohesion. Therefore, a proposed intervention is the "Design of an information dissemination plan on scheduled maintenance of the potable water system," which aims to minimize the impact of supply interruptions, allowing residents to plan their daily activities appropriately. Ensuring effective communication strengthens trust in the institutions responsible for water supply and promotes a proactive and collaborative attitude between the community and the authorities, guaranteeing the strengthening of interpersonal relationships and the creation of a reliable environment. Additionally, the dissemination plan will contribute to community cohesion and the quality of life of the inhabitants, allowing for the resolution of doubts and attending to emergencies more efficiently.