Defacto wastewater reuse modeling across the USA
Our group developed and continuing to expand and apply a geospatial database for all wastewater and drinking water treatment plants across the USA, along with treatment and other details, that links with USGS streamflow databases. For example, we have used these models to examine PFAS, phosphorus, metals, and microbial risk. Students and collaborators have published this work in PNAS, ES&T and other journals. We have a number of funded projects supported by federal and non-federal sources with room for a talented PhD student to contribute. I’m looking for a motivated student interested in learning and advancing Ai/machine learning attributes of these models. The position is open immediately, summer 2025 or fall 2025. Contact me at: p.westerhoff@asu.edu.