Agua limpia y saneamiento

A new cohort of the FICT-ESPOL Master’s in Civil Engineering program, consisting of 22 professionals, will strengthen their skills in construction, sanitation, and applied innovation; the program continues to establish itself as a center for advanced training that promotes the development of sustainable solutions for infrastructure and water management in the country.

ESPOL, through the FCV, CIPAT, and FICT, conducts water monitoring activities in communities in Manglaralto and the Bulubulu River basin, enhancing knowledge about water quality and availability. These efforts promote the sustainable management of water resources and strengthen the ties between academia and the community.

ESPOL and the University of Commercial Sciences of Nicaragua held an international mirror class on wastewater treatment using wetlands, strengthening academic cooperation and the exchange of knowledge in environmental sanitation; the activity allowed undergraduate and graduate students to analyze sustainable solutions and simulation tools applied to water resource management.

The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering held a follow-up meeting on the 2026 innovation indicators, in coordination with the Office for the Transfer of Research Results, with the aim of identifying projects with the potential to be registered as intellectual property. As a result, five initiatives and actions were identified to strengthen innovation management and advance progress toward meeting institutional indicators.

Field activities are being carried out in the Bulubulu River basin to assess water quality through physical-chemical and microbiological monitoring. This international cooperation project aims to strengthen water management, access to water, and sustainable development in rural communities.

ESPOL, in partnership with AVISID S.A., conducts hydrogeological studies at poultry farms to identify and sustainably manage water resources. The initiative led to successful drilling, well optimization, and the implementation of nature-based solutions, as well as the publication of a high-impact scientific paper.

Civil engineering students from FICT-ESPOL took fourth place in the 3rd Plastigama Wavin Hydraulic Design Competition, standing out among 40 teams nationwide; their project proposed eco-efficient solutions for water management in rural schools, integrating access to drinking water, wastewater treatment, and green infrastructure with social and environmental benefits.

Joselyne Solórzano’s doctoral research focuses on the vulnerability of the Olón coastal aquifer, examining its behavior in response to environmental pressures and human activities. During a workshop at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, progress on the first scientific article was reviewed, with a focus on strengthening methodological approaches, the interpretation of results, and technical criteria. The study contributes to the understanding of vulnerable water systems and to decision-making for sustainable resource management.

On April 13, ESPOL hosted a talk titled “Water for Human Consumption,” an event designed to encourage reflection on the importance of consuming high-quality water. The session covered technical topics such as pH measurement and featured a presentation on the Agua ESPOL project, highlighting its contribution to the campus’s water management. The event strengthened knowledge on health and sustainability issues, promoting collaborative work among faculty, researchers, and administrators.

The Agua ESPOL project transforms the Gustavo Galindo campus into a living laboratory for the study of groundwater resources. Using engineering, geophysical, and hydrogeological tools, the team conducts non-invasive research to identify water potential, generate technical data, and strengthen the sustainable management of this resource. The initiative also integrates Water Harvesting and Storage (SyCA) techniques, consolidating a vision that connects science, the local environment, and evidence-based decision-making.