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Water-cleaning bacteria can produce health, economic benefits
Bruce Rittmann, Arizona State University Regents Professor and director of the ASU Biodesign Institute Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology, is developing a technology that uses bacteria to remove contaminants from water and recover valuable metals that would otherwise go to waste.
Squeezing every last drop out of wastewater
Partnering with Nestlé, ASU is working to reduce the amount of briny waste left over from water desalination.
ASU launches center to enhance water quality, sustainably
The Global Center for Water Technology introduced at Washington D.C. event on May 19th, 2025.
Mapping the way to harvesting water from air
ASU expert talks about new technology’s potential to solve water challenges.
Researchers develop alternatives to Arizona’s water-hungry industrial cooling systems
Nariman Mahadbadi’s research explores how geo-cooling can be used as an alternative to water, which is vital as technology continues to boom in Arizona.
The Future of Atmospheric Water Harvesting
In February 2025, the GCWT hosted the second Atmospheric Water Harvesting Summit, where over 150 participants from academia, startups, government, and NGOs collaborated to shape an AWH roadmap.
Tech innovation in Arizona’s water sector
Adam Gushgari, Portfolio Manager for Water Research and Innovation with GCWT, talks through the benfits of pursuing enterpenurship in academia.
State and university collaboration to address innovative PFAS treatment options
Treavor Boyer leads collaboration with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality as Arizona implements a new federal regulation focused on reducing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water.
ASU summit calls for continued collaboration, innovations in atmospheric water harvesting technology
Discover how atmospheric water harvesting is paving the way for innovative water security solutions, as explored at GCWT’s first-ever Atmospheric Water Harvesting Summit.
ASU summit calls for innovations in atmospheric water harvesting technology
Learn how atmospheric water harvesting is tackling water scarcity and how it was showcased at the first-ever Atmospheric Water Harvesting Summit.
State of Arizona taps ASU to lead water innovation initiative
University to lead partnership for immediate, actionable solutions to state’s water needs now, into the future.