Publication:

Evaluación de riesgos por inundación de la unidad de gestión de alcantarillado D2-SA-salitre río nuevo-251, UGA 251 de la zona 2 de la empresa de acueducto y alcantarillado de Bogotá EAAB-ESP

Rain is an important factor in generation of floods. In Colombia, in 2008, more than one million Colombians had their homes affected and difficulty with drainage of rainwater through sewerage systems, as results of floods in the urban area. One of the areas identify by Aqueduct and Sewerage Enterprise of Bogota for having a high vulnerability due to flood risks is the Zone 2, located in the east-center of the capital city of Colombia and mainly Sewerage Management Unit 251. After carrying out a diagnosis and hydraulic evaluation of the storm sewer system of it exist networks, it must be analyzed and determined the risks due to flooding suffered by the population of the place in rainy periods.