Improving water efficiency and quality with technology

The Global Center for Water Technology (GCWT), as part of the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative, addresses the water quantity and quality concerns of current and future Arizona water users by rapidly developing, commercializing and deploying advanced technologies for water augmentation, conservation, treatment and reuse. 

Working with industrial, municipal, agricultural, tribal and international partners, the Center links world-class researchers and students with companies to support energy production, microchip manufacturing, information technology, industrial cooling, agriculture, tourism and other industries.

Innovation and impact

We are developing and advancing innovative technologies that are enhancing water quality while aiming to generate an additional 250,000 acre-feet per year of sustainable water annually within a decade.