Pipe failures and sink holes can mean millions lost to any commercial or industrial business when stormwater inspections are not performed before acquiring large properties. AQUALIS specializes in preventing stormwater failure by conducting extensive research and inspections before companies make a major investment. This podcast is sponsored by AQUALIS.

Pipe failures and sink holes can mean millions lost to any commercial or industrial business when stormwater inspections are not performed before acquiring large properties. AQUALIS specializes in preventing stormwater failure by conducting extensive research and inspections before companies make a major investment. This podcast is sponsored by AQUALIS.

Words on Water #238: Preventing Stormwater Failures Before Purchasing Commercial and Industrial Properties

The Inflation Reduction Act provides federal funds to the wastewater sector to address key challenges facing wastewater professionals in today’s environment. Our guest today is Thomas Monter with ENGIE North America. He discusses how ENGIE can help wastewater treatment plants use the funding.  This episode is sponsored by ENGIE North America.

The Inflation Reduction Act provides federal funds to the wastewater sector to address key challenges facing wastewater professionals in today’s environment. Our guest today is Thomas Monter with ENGIE North America. He discusses how ENGIE can help wastewater treatment plants use the funding. This episode is sponsored by ENGIE North America.

Word on Water #237: Funding Wastewater Upgrades with the Inflation Reduction Act

May 19, 2023 Wastewater tells a story. It can provide a snapshot of the health of any community. Sarah Kane is a Microbiologist and Research and Development Director at GT Molecular. She discusses wastewater surveillance and how it can detect pathogens, diseases, and drug use in a community.   This podcast is sponsored by: Bio-Rad.com

May 19, 2023 Wastewater tells a story. It can provide a snapshot of the health of any community. Sarah Kane is a Microbiologist and Research and Development Director at GT Molecular. She discusses wastewater surveillance and how it can detect pathogens, diseases, and drug use in a community. <a href="https://www.bio-rad.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> This podcast is sponsored by: <a href="https://www.bio-rad.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bio-Rad.com</a>

Words on Water #234: Wastewater Surveillance Testing with GT Molecular

Paul Bishop

March 17, 2023 Paul Bishop is Chief Executive Officer and President of Water Professionals International. In this episode, Paul talks more about the organization, what they do for water and wastewater professionals, and how their recent rebranding has increased a sense of pride for the work they do.

March 17, 2023 Paul Bishop is Chief Executive Officer and President of Water Professionals International. In this episode, Paul talks more about the organization, what they do for water and wastewater professionals, and how their recent rebranding has increased a sense of pride for the work they do.

Words on Water #233: Paul Bishop On  Becoming Water Professionals International

Tim Gerdes

January 25, 2023 Tim Gerdes is Sales Manager at Haver &amp; Boecker. In this episode, Tim discusses the ways that water facilities uses wire cloth and mesh screens and how the evolution of materials has impacted effectiveness and efficiency. He also talks about the filtration of micro plastics and the future of wire cloth and mesh screen materials. This episode is sponsored by Haver &amp; Boecker.  Episode #232Hosted by Travis Loop

January 25, 2023 Tim Gerdes is Sales Manager at Haver &amp; Boecker. In this episode, Tim discusses the ways that water facilities uses wire cloth and mesh screens and how the evolution of materials has impacted effectiveness and efficiency. He also talks about the<a href="https://drahtweber.haverboecker.com/a.php?sid=5cpe3.1q2hr0e,f=7?lso=wef-wasserfiltration-beitrag&amp;utm_campaign=wasserfiltration&amp;utm_source=wef&amp;utm_medium=beitrag&amp;utm_content=_podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> filtration of micro plastics</a> and the future of wire cloth and mesh screen materials. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.haverboecker.com//en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haver &amp; Boecker</a>. <a href="https://www.haverboecker.com//en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode #232 Hosted by Travis Loop

Words On Water #232: Tim Gerdes on Role of Wire Cloth and Mesh Screens

Greta Zornes

January 4, 2022 Greta Zornes is Water Reuse and Industrial Treatment Leader for CDM Smith. In this episode, Greta explains what makes potable reuse projects different from other type of water reuse. She discusses the current path for expansion of potable reuse, including why communities are undertaking projects and the role of regulations. Greta also shares suggestions for how communities and utilities can start planning for potable reuse.  This episode is brought to you by CDM Smith.

January 4, 2022 Greta Zornes is Water Reuse and Industrial Treatment Leader for CDM Smith. In this episode, Greta explains what makes potable reuse projects different from other type of water reuse. She discusses the current path for expansion of potable reuse, including why communities are undertaking projects and the role of regulations. Greta also shares suggestions for how communities and utilities can start planning for potable reuse.  This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CDM Smith</a>.

Words On Water #231: Greta Zornes on the Path of Potable Reuse

December 15, 2022 Tshoganetso Masunga is a Community Led Total Sanitation Coordinator and Data Collection &amp; Analysis Specialist at Sarep in Botswana. In this episode, Tshoganetso talks about her work in Botswana and the status of water and sanitation in her country. She also discusses her time as a fellow at the Water Environment Federation, including what she learned, her impressions of WEFTEC, and what she will carry back to water work in Botswana. Hosted by Travis Loop

December 15, 2022 Tshoganetso Masunga is a Community Led Total Sanitation Coordinator and Data Collection &amp; Analysis Specialist at Sarep in Botswana. In this episode, Tshoganetso talks about her work in Botswana and the status of water and sanitation in her country. She also discusses her time as a fellow at the Water Environment Federation, including what she learned, her impressions of WEFTEC, and what she will carry back to water work in Botswana. Hosted by Travis Loop

Words On Water #230: Tshoganetso Masunga on Water in Botswana and her Fellowship with WEF

Radhika Fox

November 30, 2022 Radhika Fox is Assistant Administrator for Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In this episode, Radhika discusses a variety of issues that EPA is working on including infrastructure funding, water affordability, PFAS, and biosolids. Hosted by Travis LoopFrom WEFTEC Live 2022, a broadcast sponsored by Teledyne Isco.

November 30, 2022 Radhika Fox is Assistant Administrator for Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In this episode, Radhika discusses a variety of issues that EPA is working on including infrastructure funding, water affordability, PFAS, and biosolids. Hosted by Travis Loop From WEFTEC Live 2022, a broadcast sponsored by <a href="https://www.teledyneisco.com/en-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teledyne Isco</a>.

Words On Water #229: Radhika Fox on EPA Water Work

John Dyson

November 28, 2022 John Dyson is Product Channel Manager for AquaPrime at Aqua-Aerobic Systems. In this episode, John discusses the new approaches and solutions for utilities in addressing the challenges of wet weather. He also talks about the role of technology, meeting permit requirements, and what may lie ahead for wet weather management. This episode is brought to you by Aqua-Aerobic.  Hosted by Travis Loop

November 28, 2022 John Dyson is Product Channel Manager for AquaPrime at Aqua-Aerobic Systems. In this episode, John discusses the new approaches and solutions for utilities in addressing the challenges of wet weather. He also talks about the role of technology, meeting permit requirements, and what may lie ahead for wet weather management. This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://aqua-aerobic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aqua-Aerobic</a>. <a href="https://aqua-aerobic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Hosted by Travis Loop

Words On Water #228: John Dyson on Navigating Wet Weather

Dale Kooyenga

November 16, 2022 Dale Kooyenga is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. In this episode, he discusses a new initiative to recruit water industry professionals to serve as Public Water and Sanitation Civil Affairs Officers in the Army Reserve. Lt Col Kooyenga explains how these officers assist military missions, why water professionals are an excellent fit, and the benefits of serving in the Army Reserve.Hosted by Travis LoopFrom WEFTEC Live 2022

November 16, 2022 Dale Kooyenga is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. In this episode, he discusses a new initiative to recruit water industry professionals to serve as Public Water and Sanitation Civil Affairs Officers in the Army Reserve. Lt Col Kooyenga explains how these officers assist military missions, why water professionals are an excellent fit, and the benefits of serving in the Army Reserve. Hosted by Travis Loop From WEFTEC Live 2022

Words On Water #227: Lt. Col. Dale Kooyenga on Joining the U.S. Army Reserve

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November 10, 2022 Ifetayo Venner is the new President of the Water Environment Federation and a Senior Vice President at Arcadis. In this episode, Ifetayo discusses her journey in water, from her time growing up in the Caribbean to her work for Arcadis. She also talks about WEF’s new Strategic Plan, including the goals of building the water workforce, community, and circular economy.

November 10, 2022 Ifetayo Venner is the new President of the Water Environment Federation and a Senior Vice President at Arcadis. In this episode, Ifetayo discusses her journey in water, from her time growing up in the Caribbean to her work for Arcadis. She also talks about WEF’s new Strategic Plan, including the goals of building the water workforce, community, and circular economy.

Words On Water #226: Ifetayo Venner on Becoming WEF President

October 3, 2022 Wayne White is Vice President at Kimley-Horn and Ted Merrell is Vice President and Co-Owner of Merrell Bros. In this episode Wayne and Ted share perspective on how management of biosolids has changed over the years and how creativity in the design-build-operate process has helped harness the benefits of biosolids. They also talk about the way technology has changed biosolids management, differences across geographic regions of the U.S., and the challenges of PFAS.   This episode is brought to you by Kimley-Horn.  Hosted by Travis Loop

October 3, 2022 Wayne White is Vice President at Kimley-Horn and Ted Merrell is Vice President and Co-Owner of Merrell Bros. In this episode Wayne and Ted share perspective on how management of biosolids has changed over the years and how creativity in the design-build-operate process has helped harness the benefits of biosolids. They also talk about the way technology has changed biosolids management, differences across geographic regions of the U.S., and the challenges of PFAS.   This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.kimley-horn.com/services/water-wastewater-utilities/?utm_campaign=WEF&amp;utm_source=wef&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=water&amp;utm_term=home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimley-Horn</a>. <a href="https://www.kimley-horn.com/services/water-wastewater-utilities/?utm_campaign=WEF&amp;utm_source=wef&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=water&amp;utm_term=home " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Hosted by Travis Loop

Words On Water #225: Wayne White and Ted Merrell on the Evolution of Biosolids Management

Boyd Gregg

September 14, 2022 Boyd Gregg is Senior Business Development Manager for Energy Solutions at ENGIE North America. In this episode, Boyd explains why the water sector needs to pay even more attention to energy use at facilities. He discusses how the energy profile at a utility can be improved through upgrades and optimization, as well as through a holistic approach. Boyd also shares an example of how ENGIE is working with West County Wastewater to unlock new revenue streams and reduce carbon emission. This podcast is sponsored by ENGIE.

September 14, 2022 Boyd Gregg is Senior Business Development Manager for Energy Solutions at ENGIE North America. In this episode, Boyd explains why the water sector needs to pay even more attention to energy use at facilities. He discusses how the energy profile at a utility can be improved through upgrades and optimization, as well as through a holistic approach. Boyd also shares an example of how ENGIE is <a href="https://solutions.engie-na.com/west-county-wastewater-executive-summary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">working with West County Wastewater</a> to unlock new revenue streams and reduce carbon emission. This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.engie-na.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ENGIE</a>.

Words On Water #224: Boyd Gregg on Improving a Utility’s Energy Profile

Jose Velazquez

July 26, 2022 Jose Velazquez is a Senior Wastewater Consultant with AE2S and Chair of the Task Force that developed the new Manual of Practice (MOP) – Planning, Design, and Implementation for New and Upgraded Water Resource Recovery Facilities. In this episode, Jose discusses how MOP serves as a guidance document to help utility managers and others, such as city engineers, public works directors, regulators, and contractors, navigate this process. It includes sections on how to procure an engineer, how do develop a scope of service for the facility plan, how to evaluate engineering proposals, how to make an informed decision on moving to more complex facilities, how to evaluate and select different project delivery methods, how to interact with the engineer during each phase, and a variety of other topics. Learn more about and order MOP.

July 26, 2022 Jose Velazquez is a Senior Wastewater Consultant with AE2S and Chair of the Task Force that developed the new Manual of Practice (MOP) – Planning, Design, and Implementation for New and Upgraded Water Resource Recovery Facilities. In this episode, Jose discusses how MOP serves as a guidance document to help utility managers and others, such as city engineers, public works directors, regulators, and contractors, navigate this process. It includes sections on how to procure an engineer, how do develop a scope of service for the facility plan, how to evaluate engineering proposals, how to make an informed decision on moving to more complex facilities, how to evaluate and select different project delivery methods, how to interact with the engineer during each phase, and a variety of other topics. <a href="https://www.wef.org/resources/publications/books/planning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about and order MOP</a>.

Words On Water #223: Jose Velazquez on the new Manual of Practice￼

Chris Rich

July 7, 2022 Chris Rich is the Executive Director of the U.S. Water Partnership. In this episode, Chris discusses the Water Smart Engagements (WiSE) Program that pairs five ASEAN Smart Cities Network cities with U.S. cities, water districts, and utilities for collective capacity building and innovative technology familiarization. He explains that the purpose is to increase water security in ASEAN partner cities through sustainable water management solutions, establish long-term relationships between ASEAN and U.S. utilities to foster communication and build capacity, to increase the exchange of services, goods, science, and technology.  Learn more at https://usascp.org/programs/wise/ 

July 7, 2022 Chris Rich is the Executive Director of the U.S. Water Partnership. In this episode, Chris discusses the Water Smart Engagements (WiSE) Program that pairs five ASEAN Smart Cities Network cities with U.S. cities, water districts, and utilities for collective capacity building and innovative technology familiarization. He explains that the purpose is to increase water security in ASEAN partner cities through sustainable water management solutions, establish long-term relationships between ASEAN and U.S. utilities to foster communication and build capacity, to increase the exchange of services, goods, science, and technology. Learn more at <a href="https://usascp.org/programs/wise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://usascp.org/programs/wise/</a>

Words On Water #222: Chris Rich on the U.S.-ASEAN Utility Exchange

Predicting 30 years into the future requires big, bold thinkers with strong voices, gathering with like-minded peers who might have opportunities to put those bold thoughts into action. At WEFTEC 2021, the Waterside Chat featured a group of water experts discussing the Future of Water in 2051. They discussed similarities, differences, sustainability, and change impediments for water in 30 years. Panelists also explored societal and technological influences on water. The panelists are:  – Albert Cho, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy &amp; Digital Officer for Xylem – Amy Corriveau, Vice President and Director of Digital Solutions for CDM Smith – Zhen (Jason) He, Professor of Energy, Environmental &amp; Chemical Engineering and the Director of Center for Water Innovation at Washington State University in St. Louis. Make plans to attend this year’s WEFTEC at https://www.weftec.org

Predicting 30 years into the future requires big, bold thinkers with strong voices, gathering with like-minded peers who might have opportunities to put those bold thoughts into action. At WEFTEC 2021, the Waterside Chat featured a group of water experts discussing the Future of Water in 2051. They discussed similarities, differences, sustainability, and change impediments for water in 30 years. Panelists also explored societal and technological influences on water. The panelists are: – Albert Cho, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy &amp; Digital Officer for Xylem – Amy Corriveau, Vice President and Director of Digital Solutions for CDM Smith – Zhen (Jason) He, Professor of Energy, Environmental &amp; Chemical Engineering and the Director of Center for Water Innovation at Washington State University in St. Louis. Make plans to attend this year’s WEFTEC at <a href="https://www.weftec.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.weftec.org</a>

Words On Water #221: The Future Of Water In 2051

Jane Madden

May 25, 2022 Jane Madden is a Senior Vice President and Global Practice Leader for Water Reclamation at CDM Smith. In this episode Jane discusses various aspects of PFAS including ways to manage the chemicals at water facilities, their presence in biosolids, and gaps in research that need to be filled. 

May 25, 2022 Jane Madden is a Senior Vice President and Global Practice Leader for Water Reclamation at CDM Smith. In this episode Jane discusses various aspects of PFAS including ways to manage the chemicals at water facilities, their presence in biosolids, and gaps in research that need to be filled.

Words On Water #220: Jane Madden on Managing PFAS at Water Facilities and in Biosolids

May 16, 2022 Anna Mehrotra is the Director of the Wastewater Surveillance Program for the Water Environment Federation (WEF). In this episode, Anna and Carley Truyens, Public Health Associate at WEF, explain how WEF is inviting applications from small utilities interested in receiving free automatic wastewater samplers to help expand participation in wastewater surveillance programs. They discuss the use of autosamplers with Aaron Anson of Hach and Kaushal Trivedi of Teledyne ISCO, who were selected through a competitive Request for Proposal process to supply autosamplers as part of this program. Visit this page to learn more about the program and how to apply.

May 16, 2022 Anna Mehrotra is the Director of the Wastewater Surveillance Program for the Water Environment Federation (WEF). In this episode, Anna and Carley Truyens, Public Health Associate at WEF, explain how WEF is inviting applications from small utilities interested in receiving free automatic wastewater samplers to help expand participation in wastewater surveillance programs. They discuss the use of autosamplers with Aaron Anson of Hach and Kaushal Trivedi of Teledyne ISCO, who were selected through a competitive Request for Proposal process to supply autosamplers as part of this program. <a href="https://nwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Small-Utilities-Autosamplers-Final-Invitation-Extended.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit this page to learn more about the program</a> and how to apply.

Words On Water #219: Autosamplers Available For Wastewater Surveillance

Andy Kricun

May 9, 2022 Andy Kricun is Managing Director at Moonshot Missions and a Senior Fellow at the U.S. Water Alliance. In this episode, Andy discusses a compendium of 21 case studies on how water utilities improved workforces through educational programs and internships, recruitment practices, employee optimization, and transfer of institutional knowledge. He also talks about the water sector’s workforce challenges and how addressing them can also benefit justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. Learn more and access the compendium on WEF’s website. Episode #218Hosted by Travis Loop

May 9, 2022 Andy Kricun is Managing Director at Moonshot Missions and a Senior Fellow at the U.S. Water Alliance. In this episode, Andy discusses a compendium of 21 case studies on how water utilities improved workforces through educational programs and internships, recruitment practices, employee optimization, and transfer of institutional knowledge. He also talks about the water sector’s workforce challenges and how addressing them can also benefit justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. Learn more and access the <a href="https://www.wef.org/wef-waterblog/wef-waterblog/workforce-development-compendium-provides-a-menu-of-best-practices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">compendium on WEF’s website</a>. Episode #218 Hosted by Travis Loop

Words On Water #218: Andy Kricun on Best Practices in Workforce Development

April 18, 2022 Mark Poling is a past member of the WEF Board of Trustees and current member of its House of Delegates. In this episode Mark discusses a variety of WEF programs including WISE (Water Intrapreneurs for Successful Enterprises) and the Intelligent Water Systems Challenge.

April 18, 2022 Mark Poling is a past member of the WEF Board of Trustees and current member of its House of Delegates. In this episode Mark discusses a variety of WEF programs including WISE (Water Intrapreneurs for Successful Enterprises) and the Intelligent Water Systems Challenge.

Words On Water #217: Mark Poling on Programs to Spur Leadership and Innovation

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