Yokogawa and WEST collaborate to evaluate new pathogen detection technology Oct. 25, 2024 WEST and the Japanese corporation Yokogawa are partnering to assess a system to improve advanced water reuse efforts. Read more Image
WEST researchers investigate pathogens in Arizona’s waters and around the world Oct. 1, 2024 Led by Drs. Gerba, Betancourt, Bright, and Boone, a prominent microbiology team at WEST Center investigates pathogen origin, risk, and removal from the environment. Read more Image
WEST offers high school students hands-on experience in world-class laboratory Sept. 17, 2024 During the summer of 2024, three Arizona high school students worked with UArizona faculty and staff at WEST Center, learning laboratory techniques and conducting research with guidance from mentor experts. Read more Image
Water Reuse Consortium meeting highlights innovative research and student achievement Aug. 30, 2024 The University of Arizona hosted a successful Interim Progress Report (IPR) meeting of the Water Reuse Consortium in summer 2024. The meeting showcased the WEST Center team’s significant contributions to project collaboration and research advancements. Read more Image
Space sciences, water resources, geosciences excel in latest US News global ranking June 26, 2024 UArizona was once again recognized as a top world research institution, including achieving a No. 2 ranking in the U.S. for water resources. Read more Image
WEST research investigates the use of light technologies to enhance food safety May 1, 2024 Two studies at WEST Center examine how ultraviolet and blue light may improve disinfection during harvesting and processing of fresh produce. Read more Image
UArizona students study trace organic compounds in water April 12, 2024 In a Senior Design Project at WEST Center, four Chemical Engineering students are studying the ability of solar light to degrade trace organic compounds in treated wastewater. Read more Image
Tucson celebrates 40 years of reclaimed water use April 1, 2024 In 1984, Tucson Water launched an innovative reclaimed water system which now saves the community 4.7 billion gallons of potable supply every year. WEST contributes to wastewater’s role as resource by continuing to advance purification and detection technologies. Read more Image
WEST and YCEDA students present at ENViSion Symposium March 21, 2024 Students working in the WEST and YCEDA laboratories presented posters at the annual ENViSion Research Symposium. Both students are part of a UArizona collaborative wastewater-based epidemiology team. Read more Image
WEST researchers contribute to creating a pandemic-resilient Arizona March 18, 2024 Researchers, health officials, and others gathered in March 2024 to build capacity to quickly detect and respond to future threats. Read more Image