WEST research investigates the use of light technologies to enhance food safety Wednesday Two studies at WEST Center examine how ultraviolet and blue light may improve disinfection during harvesting and processing of fresh produce. Read more Image
UArizona students study trace organic compounds in water April 12, 2024 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. Read more Image
Tucson celebrates 40 years of reclaimed water use April 1, 2024 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. Read more Image
WEST and YCEDA students present at ENViSion Symposium March 21, 2024 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. Read more Image
WEST researchers contribute to creating a pandemic-resilient Arizona March 18, 2024 Researchers, health officials, and others gathered in March 2024 to build capacity to quickly detect and respond to future threats. Read more 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