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.

In an article by UANews, U of A experts discuss grassroots water engagement and how Arizona's unique climate provides an ideal backdrop for water research.

Attendees of a recent WET Center meeting celebrated the group’s twenty-fifth anniversary. The multi-university venture has focused on water and wastewater technology since its inception in 2000.

Two long-standing researchers at WEST, Dr. Luisa Ikner and Dr. Bianca Miguel de Souza Chaves, were recently appointed Technical Directors of the Center. They will oversee the critical maintenance, operation, and proper use of commonly shared space and equipment.

The National Collaborative PFAS Project, led by WEST Center’s Dr. Pepper, shared findings in January 2025. The study’s Phase I report details concentrations of PFAS found in soils, water, and biosolids across the country.

Luke Presson, a PhD student working at WEST, received an outstanding graduate award in Environmental Engineering in 2024. He will continue his notable work as a Postdoc in 2025.

In November 2024, members of the UArizona Water Resiliency Program participated in a valuable field trip to two U.S. Army research/testing sites in Mississippi.

In a series of recent publications, researchers at WEST Center evaluate important technologies to improve water reuse efficiency and application.

Representatives of the Arizona Agribusiness & Water Council toured WEST Center in November 2024, hearing about water research contributions in the state and beyond.