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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.

UArizona was once again recognized as a top world research institution, including achieving a No. 2 ranking in the U.S. for water resources.

Two studies at WEST Center examine how ultraviolet and blue light may improve disinfection during harvesting and processing of fresh produce.

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.

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.

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.

Researchers, health officials, and others gathered in March 2024 to build capacity to quickly detect and respond to future threats.

UArizona's Dr. Sharon Megdal explains sources of water in Arizona, including reclaimed supplies, in a story by KGUN9.

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.

The Water Resiliency Program, led by WEST Center researchers, strives to create and sustain water resiliency through efforts in science, engineering, and technology innovations.