WEST featured on MRS TV - Watch now! Nov. 30, 2018 In November 2018, the Materials Research Society (MRS) hosted its 2018 Fall Meeting & Exhibit, and featured a video shot on site at WEST Center. Don't miss it! Read more Image
WEST well represented at IWA Regional Water Reuse Conference Nov. 16, 2018 University of Arizona researchers contributed to planning and presentations at the International Water Association (IWA) 2018 Regional Conference on Opportunities for Water Reuse in Southeast Asia, held in Phuket, Thailand October 30 – November 2. Read more Image
Water-Energy Nexus at Forefront of UA Research Nov. 8, 2018 The interrelation of water and energy is an essential area of inquiry at WEST Center. A current collaborative study between faculty in Optical Sciences and Chemical Engineering/WEST explores the potential for using new solar-thermal technology for water purification. Read more Image
WEST Industry Advisory Board (IAB) Convenes in Tucson, AZ Oct. 16, 2018 Members of the WEST Center Industry Advisory Board (IAB) met in Tucson on Oct. 9 for the WEST Center 2018 IAB Meeting & Research Symposium. Attendees heard research updates, toured WEST, and discussed priorities for new project development. It was a great opportunity to connect with partners. Read more Image
International Delegates Visit WEST Center, Discuss Collaboration Oct. 12, 2018 On October 11, 2018, WEST Center hosted delegations from Mexico's Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Israel's Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). Delegations toured the facility and discussed possible collaboration. Read more Image
WEST research features at IWA World Water Congress in Tokyo Oct. 5, 2018 WEST faculty present research conducted in collaboration with WEST-member, METAWATER, at IWA Conference in Tokyo. Study results indicate filtration method for virus removal has potential for application in water reuse. Read more Image
Membrane processes focus of new WEST Center projects Sept. 17, 2018 Bureau of Reclamation and RAPID Manufacturing Institute award WEST Center faculty funding to advance zero liquid discharge technology and train students and professionals on membrane processes to purify water. Read more Image
33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium a Success Sept. 13, 2018 More than 600 water reuse professionals gathered in Austin, Texas on September 9-12, 2018 to learn what’s working, what’s new, and what’s next in water recycling. Reflecting the largest attendance at the Annual WateReuse Symposium in nearly a decade, participants came from 34 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and nine countries to attend the nation’s premier conference on water reuse. Read more Image
AZ Pure Water project receives Transformational Innovation Award Sept. 11, 2018 Pima County’s AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge project won the Transformational Innovation Award at the 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 10 in Austin, Texas. The WateReuse Association honored the project for its leadership, creativity and persistence in supporting recycled water. Congratulations to Pima County and other partners on the project. Read more Image
"Pure Water Truck" On the Move Aug. 17, 2018 The advanced mobile water purification trailer (or “beer truck”) has gotten a lot of mileage. In just a couple years, it has garnered awards, captured public attention, and logged 7,700 miles while producing 94,000 gallons of purified water. Where will it travel next? Read more Image