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Behind the scenes and under pressure: Supporting the essential work of water system operators

When you turn on the tap and clean water flows out, it’s easy to take it for granted. But behind that consistent service is a group of professionals working quietly, and often invisibly, to keep our water systems safe and running.…

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Measuring the water savings from innovative soil health solutions for Arizona farms

Water is the central constraint on agricultural productivity in arid areas like Arizona. With increasing uncertainty related to groundwater and Colorado River supplies, using water effectively is crucial for sustainable farming. …

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Momentum to address Arizona’s rural groundwater issues

Groundwater is declining across Arizona. While the state’s 1980 Groundwater Management Act addressed the issue in more urbanized areas, much of rural Arizona’s groundwater remains unprotected. However, there is growing momentum, led by…

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Squeezing every last drop out of wastewater

Industries that need ultra-pure water — including semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, food and beverage companies — are expanding in Arizona. One of the most overlooked challenges for these businesses is what gets left behind in the…

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45 years of the Arizona Groundwater Management Act

The Arizona Groundwater Management Act of 1980 was regarded at the time as a groundbreaking legal instrument addressing the groundwater overdraft…

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From engagement to action: How teachers are shaping the future of water literacy in Arizona

On February 8, 2025, in collaboration with ASU Walton Sustainability Teachers Academy, we brought together 26 skilled educators from across…

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