Image Tucson's water re-use helps long term groundwater outlook Feb. 28, 2024 UArizona's Dr. Sharon Megdal explains sources of water in Arizona, including reclaimed supplies, in a story by KGUN9. Read more
Image Do irrigation disinfectants impact crop yields & soil health? Feb. 7, 2024 Research at the WEST Center seeks to determine the optimal dose of disinfectants in irrigation water to both ensure produce safety and protect soil health for the future. Read more
Image Water Resiliency Program a hub for innovative research Feb. 7, 2024 The Water Resiliency Program, led by WEST Center researchers, strives to create and sustain water resiliency through efforts in science, engineering, and technology innovations. Read more
Image How Viruses Spread Indoors and What to Do About It Dec. 5, 2023 WEST researchers, Drs. Gerba and Boone, explain the complexity of virus survival in the environment and various paths of transmission in a recent article published by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Read more
Image Study aims to understand incidence and mobility of PFAS in soils Sept. 21, 2023 Organizations across the country are participating in the National Collaborative PFAS Project. The study, coordinated by WEST Center, is analyzing a variety of soil and water samples from the U.S. to learn how land application of biosolids impacts PFAS in the environment. Read more
Image Aegis Consortium funds research aimed at reducing the threat of future pandemics Sept. 20, 2023 In fall 2023, the Aegis Consortium awarded seed funding to eight projects, one led by WEST Center's Drs. Bright and Gerba. Projects align with the UArizona Health Sciences center’s mission to create a pandemic-free future. Read more
Image Experts Engage With Community Leaders on Water Security Sept. 18, 2023 This summer, Pima County community leaders gathered with University of Arizona researchers for an interactive conversation addressing one of the Southwestern United States’ most urgent topics: water. Read more
Image Understanding our Water Future Aug. 28, 2023 In an interview with UArizona President Robbins, Sharon Megdal of the Water Resources Research Center spoke about the significant water issues facing Arizona and how we might address them, including strategies being developed by WEST Center researchers. Read more
Image Pima County and WEST partner to create workforce training program Aug. 9, 2023 Pima County RWRD and the University of Arizona WEST Center have partnered with the US Army to create a grant funded, workforce development program. The program will train transitioning military personnel and existing utility employees for critical jobs focused on instrumentation, SCADA technology, and more. Read more
Image UArizona and partners form consortium to address Southwest water concerns July 13, 2023 As traditional sources of water run low, concern around Arizona's water supply is growing. A team of researchers, including WEST Center's Drs. Achilli and Hickenbottom, is working to address the problem by advancing water reuse techniques. Read more