A microbiology team at WEST Center is working to better understand how natural plant extracts can be used and optimized to more-sustainably combat microbes in the environment.

The Tucson Daily Star reports how University of Arizona researchers are looking for ways to protect the state’s water future, including through innovative systems and processes studied at the University's WEST Center.

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.