Agua limpia y saneamiento

ESPOL and the University of Cagliari strengthen water management in the Galápagos through training and technology, thanks to the IsVolc – Galápagos Project.

ESPOL and the University of Cagliari, with support from the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, are implementing the IsVolc project in Santa Cruz, Galápagos, to strengthen sustainable water management. The initiative includes the delivery of specialized equipment, technical training for staff from the local water authority (EPMAPASC), and the collection of samples at key points such as ‘La Camiseta’ and the ‘El Gallito’ well, with the aim of ensuring water quality and expanding extraction sources.

Geotechnical risk assessment for the water intake infrastructure on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos

The Municipal Public Water and Sewerage Company of Santa Cruz (EPMAPASC), Galápagos, is facing a crisis due to a rockfall at its only source of drinking water, the ‘La Camiseta’ intake infrastructure. To address the emergency, the company requested support from ESPOL, whose experts in geology and geotechnics conducted a preliminary assessment of the risks and potential solutions.