Agua limpia y saneamiento

A project led by researchers from FICT-ESPOL will provide scientific evidence to help understand the dynamics and vulnerability of groundwater in the Galápagos, strengthening its sustainable management and contributing to the protection of a vital resource for the island communities.

Researchers from FICT and technicians from EPAMIL have formed a partnership to advance the ECU7010 project, which will apply isotopic techniques to the study of the Chobo aquifer in order to strengthen groundwater monitoring. This collaboration will generate scientific information to support sustainable water resource management and improve decision-making regarding the drinking water supply in Milagro.

An international study analyzed the presence of emerging contaminants in water bodies in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Chile, identifying medications and other everyday compounds as the most common. The study highlights the need to strengthen monitoring, expand research, and develop strategies to protect the region’s water resources and aquatic ecosystems.

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.