Agua limpia y saneamiento

FICT-ESPOL held an international mirror class in collaboration with the University of Commercial Sciences (UCC) in Nicaragua, promoting academic exchange in civil engineering and the analysis of wastewater treatment systems; the activity strengthened technical skills, fostered dialogue on regional issues, and reinforced internationalization and collaboration between the two institutions.

The Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) is advancing its commitment to sustainability and integrated water resource management through the project “ESPOL Ecohydrology Demonstration Site: Lakes and Albarradas,” an initiative aimed at obtaining official recognition as an Ecohydrology Demonstration Site from UNESCO.

A recent study analyzed groundwater quality in the Ecuadorian Amazon, revealing important information about the presence of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and their potential implications for human health. The research, published in MDPI’s scientific journal Sustainability, evaluated 161 water samples from domestic wells located in the provinces of Sucumbíos and Orellana, areas where a large portion of the population relies on groundwater for daily consumption.

ESPOL and FICT paid an official visit to IGME-CSIC in Spain to strengthen scientific and academic cooperation in areas such as hydroecology, education, and research; the delegation, led by its senior officials, consolidated strategic partnerships and reaffirmed its participation in joint initiatives, paving the way for new opportunities for international collaboration and sustainable development.

On March 17, 2026, at UNESCO (Quito), the National Working Group on Ecohydrology (Ecuador Chapter) was established, bringing together academic and institutional stakeholders. Activities were planned to commemorate the Intergovernmental Hydrological Program, and initiatives such as the creation of CONAPI were promoted, along with collaborative research efforts.

A team of civil engineering students from FICT-ESPOL advanced to the finals of the 3rd Hydraulic Design Competition, organized by Plastigama Wavin, a nationwide initiative that promotes the application of technical knowledge and creativity to develop sustainable solutions for water resource management.

Geosynthetics are polymeric materials used in dams to improve their impermeability, structural stability, and sustainability.

The Center for Research and Applied Projects in Geosciences (CIPAT) at FICT organized the webinar “Water and Gender: Building Eco-Sustainable Lakes,” promoting women’s leadership and academic exchange in sustainable water management.

La Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias de la Tierra de la ESPOL participó en reuniones de la red CYTED en Girona, fortaleciendo la cooperación internacional y el intercambio de experiencias en soluciones basadas en la naturaleza para la gestión sostenible del agua.