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Arizona Water Innovation Initiative blog

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Tapping into innovation: Facilitating the growth of Arizona’s emerging water technology ecosystem

When Alireza Farsad came to Arizona State University to study environmental engineering, he wasn’t planning to start a company. But his research led him down…

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Strengthening water education for real estate professionals

When buying property in Arizona, water is often an important part of the decision, particularly in rural areas. The way real estate agents address questions like how secure the water supply is can influence a buyer’s confidence in their…

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From campus to company: How research sparked a new water tech startup

Wildfire seasons are getting longer and hotter, threatening forests and the water supplies they protect.

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ASU Flow: Bridging the gap between water research and practice in Arizona

Each October 1, hydrologists mark the beginning of the water year. This way of describing the annual rhythm of the hydrologic cycle is useful to water…

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Addressing water insecurity and building trust in rural Arizona

In rural Arizona, access to safe and affordable drinking water is not guaranteed. Households in rural communities often rely on private wells, small treatment systems or hauled water, all of which can be unreliable and expensive.

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The Arizona Water Observatory: Changing the way people access water information

Have you ever needed to gather Arizona water data for a project? If so, you’ve likely faced the challenge of searching across multiple websites and sources. Rarely is there a “one-stop shop” for data, you end up with dozens of tabs open…

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