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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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Researchers develop alternatives to Arizona’s water-hungry industrial cooling systems

In Phoenix and other hot and arid areas, industrial manufacturing facilities face a growing dilemma: how to keep their operations cool while using less water. Evaporative cooling, the dominant method used in desert large-scale…

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Community partner profile: La Paz County resident DeVona Saiter discusses rural groundwater issues

DeVona Saiter is a resident of Wenden, in La Paz County, Arizona, where her family has deep roots. Saiter is a local leader, community builder and 

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Activating South Phoenix communities’ connections to water

The project Agua es Vida: Interactive Exhibit is currently being shown at the

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