Arizona Takes Step Toward DPR Oct. 22, 2019 In one Arizona city, direct potable reuse (DPR) has become a reality. In September 2019, the Advanced Water Treatment Plant at the Scottsdale Water campus became the state’s first — and one of only three in the nation — permanent water treatment facility permitted to treat recycled water for potable water uses. Read more Image
WEST Works to Build Citizens into Water Leaders Oct. 15, 2019 WEST Center, along with Tucson Water and Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Dept, launched a program this fall to showcase water treatment technology and educate the public about critical water issues. Read more Image
Indige-FEWSS Interns Work at WEST Center Sept. 26, 2019 In Summer 2019, two undergraduate interns from Diné College worked with WEST researchers as part of a unique Indige-FEWSS (Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security and Sovereignty) program experience. Read more Image
National Water Reuse Action Plan Announced at WateReuse Symposium Sept. 18, 2019 During the Annual WateReuse Symposium in San Diego (Sept. 8-11, 2019), A new National Water Reuse Action Plan was announced. Over a thousand water and wastewater professionals gathered to learn from each other, share information, and make connections around issues of water reuse. WEST was there! Read more Image
WEST Students and Members Recognized at 2019 AZ WateReuse Symposium Aug. 21, 2019 University of Arizona (UA) WEST members and students were well-represented at the Arizona WateReuse Symposium this July, 2019. Read more Image
New Research uses Novel Smartphone-Based Technology to Detect Waterborne Pathogens July 8, 2019 In a recently-published study, UA researchers – including several from WEST Center – used new technology to demonstrate a highly sensitive and field-applicable method for detecting viruses in water. Read more Image
Hickenbottom Projects Seek Water/Energy Efficiencies July 3, 2019 Working with UA faculty Dr. Kerri Hickenbottom, staff and students at WEST Center explore waste stream minimization and energy use efficiency through two inventive projects. Read more Image
Desert Research Institute (DRI) Connects with WEST July 1, 2019 A visit to WEST Center by DRI's Dr. Maureen McCarthy sparked discussion around the application potentials of water/energy technologies in dispersed settlements, and possibilities for cross-institutional collaboration. Read more Image
WEST Center Announced as IDA Fellowship Host Site June 13, 2019 The International Desalination Association (IDA) announced today that UA WEST Center has been selected as the Host for the 2019-20 IDA Fellowship Program. A call for applications is open until July 30, 2019. Read more Image
WEST Student Receives SBAR Graduate Fellowship May 22, 2019 Congratulations to Tenzin Phakdon, a first year PhD student in Environmental Engineering, for receiving the 1-year Sustainable Bioeconomy for Arid Regions (SBAR) graduate fellowship. Read more Image