University Project Seeks Solutions for Arizona's Water Future

University of Arizona researchers are tackling the state’s worsening drought by developing advanced wastewater treatment and desalination systems through the Water & Energy Sustainable Technology Center. Using reverse osmosis and other purification technologies, the center’s team aims to convert wastewater into safe, drinkable water while reducing dependence on dwindling sources such as the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Funded in part by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, the initiative is part of a $38 million multi-university Water Reuse Consortium that also includes the University of Southern California and the University of Nevada, Reno. The Arizona team is focusing on sustainable