It is a responsibility, and also an opportunity to innovate through engineering. This is how Agua ESPOL was born—an initiative that transforms the Gustavo Galindo campus into a space for scientific exploration, where the subsurface holds key answers for sustainability.
But it’s not just about finding water; it’s about understanding it. It’s about learning about its origin, its behavior, and its potential within the campus.
The question is clear:
What water resources exist beneath our feet?
To answer it, the team integrates engineering, geophysical, and hydrogeological tools, applying non-invasive geophysical surveys that allow us to study the terrain without disrupting its balance.
Because research is also about care.
The approach goes beyond exploration:
identifying areas with groundwater potential
generating technical information for resource management
strengthening evidence-based decisions
Added to this is the implementation of Water Harvesting and Storage (WHS) techniques, leveraging the campus’s rainwater harvesting systems to promote more resilient and sustainable management.
The project is led by Paúl Carrión, Ph.D., Joselyne Solórzano, M.Sc., and Sebastián Suárez, M.Sc., who champion a vision that connects science, the land, and sustainability.
Because this is not just a study; it is a living laboratory. A space where engineering is put to the test, connects with academic training, and contributes to real-world decision-making.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
