Water

Water permeates throughout many aspects of life in Arizona, the Southwest and the world. Get the latest information on water quality issues including reclaimed water, septic systems and drinking water requirements.

April 5, 2019: Challenges Facing Arizona Farmers as Need to Conserve Water Intensifies - Arizona Public Media discussion with Jeff Silvertooth
February 28, 2019: University of Arizona Water Resources Program No. 1 Globally - UANews Article
February 26, 2019: What is the future of Agriculture in Arizona? - Podcast: Dr. Jeff Silvertooth on the Bill Buckmaster radio show

Water Resources Research Center

WRRC tackles key water policy and management issues, empowers informed decision-making, and enriches understanding through engagement, education, and applied research.

Onsite Wastewater

The overall objective of the Onsite Wastewater Education program is to empower the users, installers, maintainers, and regulators of onsite wastewater treatment and dispersal systems to make informed and effective choices to protect human health and the environment.

Private Wells

Pollutants such as pesticides, nitrate, and pathogens entering groundwater and surface waters are health hazards to Arizona communities who rely on both groundwater and surface water for their drinking water.

Arizona Project WET

Arizona Project WET develops water stewardship and STEM literacy by providing teacher professional development that evolves instructional practice and deepens content knowledge, direct student outreach that delivers or extends classroom learning, and community engagement.

Cochise Water Wise

Water Wise is a University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cooperative Extension water conservation educational program.

Conserve2Enhance

The Conserve2Enhance program connects conservation to community action by linking your donations, based on water savings, to funding to enhance our urban waterways and wildlife habitats.

Water Rapids Projects

Water RAPIDS (Water Research and Planning Innovations for Dryland Systems) helps communities balance a secure water future for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors with the water demands of the natural environment.Planning for people and natural resources together will lead to a more sustainable future.

Irrigation Water Management

The Irrigation Water Management program provides growers with up-to-date information on managing their irrigation systems for crop growth.

Water Quality and Sustainability

Water quality, sustainability, and security are of increasing importance with current rates of population growth and water usage in arid and semiarid ecosystems.

A Guide for Landowners on the Upper Gila River

This guide helps to answer the perennial questions landowners have - "Can I do this on my land?"