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    Evaluación semicuantitativa de la vulnerabilidad del sistema de captación que abastece al Cantón Saquisilí, ubicado en San Agustín de Callo, parroquia Mulaló, cantón Latacunga, ante una eventual erupción del Volcán Cotopaxi
    (Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC). Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería y Aplicadas. Hidráulica, 2026-10-14) Aguaisa Cando, Alison Fernanda; Barahona Tonato, Steven Alexander (pendiente); Zambrano Valverde, Mariella Fernanda
    The existing water intake system located in San Agustín de Callo, Mulaló Parish, Latacunga Canton, which supplies Saquisilí Canton, is an important infrastructure for ensuring the continuity of the water supply service and is exposed to hazards associated with a potential eruption of Cotopaxi Volcano. The objective of this research was to conduct a semi-quantitative assessment of the system’s vulnerability to these hazards, considering the physical, functional or operational, environmental, and organizational or administrative dimensions, in order to identify its main weaknesses and establish prevention and mitigation measures. The research was conducted using a semi-quantitative approach through technical field inspections, direct observation, photographic records, interviews, documentary review, topographic surveying, and hydrological and spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems. The vulnerability of the water intake structure and sedimentation tank was assessed using evaluation matrices and weighting factors obtained through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Finally, prevention and mitigation measures were proposed to strengthen the infrastructure, administrative management, and response capacity, with the aim of contributing to the continuity and safety of the water supply to Saquisilí Canton in the event of a potential eruption of Cotopaxi Volcano.