Also in this week's sewer and water news, a study takes a look at biodiversity in the Santa Cruz River, where effluent restored flow after the river had been dry for over 100 years
Also in this week's sewer and water news, the U.S. allocates $242 million for water projects in the West
The new agreements in Arizona aim to conserve up to 162,710 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026
The draft outlines alternatives and tools needed to manage drought in the basin and strengthen water security in the West
The technologies may increase access to water that was not previously usable
The action comes amid the worst three-year drought period on record
The university will lead a partnership for immediate, actionable solutions to the state's water needs now and into future