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In Arizona, where every drop of water counts, researchers at the U of A are driving innovation and understanding to secure Arizona’s water future. The Water Resources Research Center reports on several innovative projects, including efforts at WEST Center.

The WEST Center is leading a $38 million ERDC-funded Water Reuse Consortium, directing $10 million toward treatment systems, brine solutions, virus detection and community engagement. UA ORP explains how research is advancing water reuse to support sustainability and national security.

An article by UA's Office of Research & Partnerships (ORP) describes how WEST Center utilizes its unique capacity to develop, and meaningfully test, new technologies related to water scarcity and reuse.

In mid-July, a group of West Point Academy cadets participated in a 2-week Advanced Water Purification workshop at WEST Center. The training included lectures and hands-on sessions with UA researchers.

As reported by UA News, the University of Arizona recently earned top marks in several areas, including space science, geosciences, and water resources.

Students working in Dr. Achilli's and Dr. Hickenbottom's lab groups earned awards for exceptional research during events in Arizona and North Carolina in Spring 2025.

In two unique projects, engineering students investigated the use of light for disinfection in health care and other high-risk settings.

During tours and lectures at WEST Center, visitors meet innovative researchers and learn how the center advances water resiliency and community health.

In March 2025, Arizona approved rules to guide utilities' implementation of advanced water purification. Supported by advancements in technology and rigorous research, this step paves the way for safe and sustainable water reuse in the desert state.

In March 2025, representatives from the University of Arizona's WEST Center participated in discussions focused on water treatment technologies and benefits of water reuse at the annual WateReuse Symposium.