Coming from Humboldt State University, Dr. Andrea Achilli joined WEST Center in August 2017. His main fields of research are membrane processes for desalination and water reuse and energy recovery from water and wastewater.

With scarce water supplies, a sweltering climate and a rising population, can desert cities such as Tucson and Phoenix sustain us? Three UA experts say they are optimistic.

While on sabbatical in Singapore, WEST co-founder Dr. Shane Snyder was welcomed as the new Executive Director of the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

In a collaborative effort between the University of Arizona and Pima County Wastewater managers, a portable water purification unit was designed and built in Tucson, AZ. The unit produced water for the AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge in 2017.

Leaders from The Dow Chemical Company, NASCAR, the UA and Pima County met recently to discuss local water challenges and solutions to address water scarcity.

A four-year collaborative research study at the WEST Center will test the safety and sustainability of alternative sources of water for agriculture.

Groundwater deficits are expected to worsen in four important aquifers, creating a precarious balance between usage and recharge.