The University of Arizona

David Quanrud

Appointed Personnel
Title: 
Associate Research Scientist
Area of Expertise: 
Water chemistry, water reuse/reclamation, wastewater treatment, emerging contaminants, artificial recharge, constructed wetlands, smart irrigation technology
Academic Degree(s)
BS, 1985, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
MS, 1995, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
PhD, 2000, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Contact Information
520-621-8591
Arid Lands Studies
1955 E 6th Street#210
Tucson, AZ 85719 US

Curriculum Vitae: 
Dr. Quanrud’s research encompasses the fields of water reclamation and water conservation.  Current projects focus on the presence and fate of emerging contaminants, including endocrine disrupting compounds, in wastewater and in biosolids during treatment in engineered systems (conventional and advanced wastewater treatment) and in natural systems (constructed wetlands, soil aquifer treatment).  A water conservation study of “smart” irrigation control technology is ongoing at municipal parks in Pima County.