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Water Values PodcastWater Conflict with Dr. Frank Galgano and Dr. David StuckenbergTwo experts on water conflict, Dr. Frank Galgano and Dr. David Stuckenberg, discuss the basics of water-related disputes, provide historical examples of water playing a role in armed conflict, and address current hot spots and the geopolitical implications of water conflict. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses the details of the long-awaited Eversource spin-off of Aquarion and what it might mean for the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep th 2025-02-0446 min

Water Values PodcastWhy Privately Held English Water Utilities Are Struggling (and Nationalization Isn’t the Answer) with Branko Terzic Recently, there has been talk in England about nationalizing England’s private water utilities. Former Wisconsin PSC Commissioner and FERC Commissioner, Branko Terzic, makes the case that England’s water utilities are not struggling because they are private, but rather because of a regulatory failure. Plus, Branko delves into how and why the U.S. system of utility regulation developed and much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: Branko’s background as a utility engineer, appraiser, consultant, regulator and executive How and why England privatized its water utilities Economist Stephen C. Littlechild’s role in English...2025-01-0738 min

Water Values PodcastThe Year in Water 2024 with Reese TisdaleReese Tisdale of Bluefield Research offers up his grades on Bluefield’s predictions for the water sector in 2024 and identifies some of the unanticipated water issues that made headlines in 2024. Reese also peeks around the corner for what lies ahead for water in 2025. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate, review and subscribe to The Water Values Podcast on Apple Podcasts if you…2024-12-1738 min

Water Values PodcastAlgae-Based Wastewater Treatment with Martin Gross Martin Gross, the CEO of Gross-Wen Technologies, provides a phenomenal look at algae-based wastewater treatment, its benefits and its eco-friendly byproducts. In this session, you’ll learn about: Martin’s dual-Ph.D. background How Martin determined that algae was ideal for wastewater treatment The basics of algal wastewater treatment The difference between algae treatment and bacterial treatment The climate benefits of algal water treatment The lower energy consumption of algal wastewater treatment compared to bacterial treatment The beneficial algae byproducts produced after harvesting The resilience of algae systems Why and how algae blooms are harmful How algae ha...2024-12-0332 min

Water Values PodcastThe Importance of Earnestly Valuing Water with Alex Shannon Alex Shannon, Senior Vice President and West Region Business Line Leader, provides a phenomenal interview focusing on valuing water, spending water infrastructure funds efficiently, and analyzing the issues from multiple perspectives: economics, OneWater, local politics, and more. Tune in for some of Alex’s great insights. In this session, you’ll learn about: Alex’s transformation from economist to the water economist How Alex’s economics background meshes well with the water sector The benefits of dynamic economic modeling of capital improvement plans (CIPs) and master plans for water utilities How to maintain a dynamic CIP and master...2024-11-1939 min

Water Values PodcastThe LCRI – What You Need to Know with 120Water’s Isaac Pellerin Isaac Pellerin, Vice President of Marketing at 120Water, dives into the data on lead service line (LSL) inventories and explains what you need to know about the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Plus, Reese Tisdale provides an update on the flow of funds coming out of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in this month’s Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Isaac’s unique road to the water sector How 120Water’s business model has evolved from its initial inception The current state of utility LSL inventories based on the approxi...2024-11-0544 min

Water Values PodcastIndustrial Water Applications and Reuse with Gradiant Co-Founder and COO Prakash Govindan Prakash Govindan, COO and Co-Founder of Gradiant, provides a phenomenal look at industrial water applications and reuse. Prakash describes a multitude of issues and uses relating to water in industrial settings. He does a great job putting water in context of business needs and political decision-making. In this session, you’ll learn about: Prakash’s upbringing in the Chennai, India, and how it shaped his appreciation of water How Prakash earned his Ph.D. and became unemployable, so had to start a company How Prakash worked on and invented zero liquid discharge technologies at MIT How in P...2024-10-1534 min

Water Values PodcastWater Use in Mining with INTERA’s Patrick Williamson Patrick Williamson, a Principal Hydrogeochemist with INTERA, provides a phenomenal discussion on the interrelationship between water and mining. Patrick deftly addresses a range of water issues present in mining. Plus, Reese Tisdale addresses the Rethinking Water conference and the role of private capital in the water sector in this month’s Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Patrick’s fascinating background as an “oil brat”, exposure to geology as a result, and how that led him to environmental geochemistry and the water sector Why mining is important for modern life – “If it can’t be gr...2024-10-0144 min

Water Values PodcastA Big Investment to Make Water Simple with Josh Cantone and Patrick Keaney Josh Cantone, Managing Director of Suez Digital Solutions North America/CEO of Optimatics and Patrick Keaney, CEO of Subeca, provide a fascinating look at the Series A investment into Subeca, a tech company aiming to bring simple and cost-effective solutions to water utilities of all sizes. Josh and Patrick not only describe the motivation behind the investment but delve into the technology and the factors that make it an easy, secure and cost-effective solution for even the smallest utilities. In this session, you’ll learn about: Josh’s background in Australia and Australian stormwater infrastructure projects Patr...2024-09-1743 min

Water Values PodcastWhy Stormwater Deserves More Attention with ADS’s Brian King Brian King, the Executive Vice President of Marketing, Product Management and Sustainability for Advanced Drainage Systems provides a tour de force interview explaining stormwater in a way you’ve probably never heard before. Plus, Reese Tisdale returns for a Bluefield on Tap segment discussing how the outcome of the 2024 presidential election might impact the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Brian’s background in construction building materials Why Brian made the jump to stormwater and how construction building materials feeds into stormwater management Where stormwater fits into the water story How to flip the na...2024-09-0341 min

Water Values PodcastCybersecurity Threats, Resources, and Assistance with CISA’s David Mussington David Mussington, Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), gives a phenomenal interview covering cybersecurity issues relevant to water and wastewater utilities (and other critical infrastructure sectors, too!), including identifying resources, aid, and funding opportunities for water and wastewater utilities. In this session, you’ll learn about: David’s impressive background in cybersecurity What CISA is and what it does How CISA assists and supports owners and operators of critical infrastructure The risks cyber threats pose to critical infrastructure systems The changing nature of cyber threats Why cybersecurity is more than j...2024-08-2028 min

Water Values PodcastPFAS Eradication with Doug Hatler Doug Hatler comes on for his second appearance on The Water Values Podcast. Doug provides an impassioned interview on PFAS and the need to eradicate it, along with identifying levers to achieve eradication. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses the California water conservation mandate on our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Catching up with Doug since his last podcast appearance Doug’s goal of eradicating PFAS not just from the environment but from society Doug’s take on the challenges facing PFAS eradication Doug’s view on why rushing to clean up PFAS bef...2024-08-0645 min

Water Values PodcastReimagining Desalination with OceanWell’s Jonathan Haswell Jonathan Haswell, Chief Business Officer at OceanWell, delivers a fascinating discussion on OceanWell’s first of a kind approach to desalination. Jonathan discusses the advantages of the “water farms” OceanWell seeks to deploy, including the significant environmental and energy benefits in this can’t miss interview. Plus, Reese Tisdale returns before our summer hiatus for a Bluefield on Tap segment, covering the recent announcement of DuPont splitting into three companies. In this session, you’ll learn about: Jonathan’s unique background and how the water sector found him just 2 years ago OceanWell’s new approach to desalination A...2024-06-1845 min

Water Values PodcastLong-Range Water Planning with INTERA’s David Jordan INTERA’s Western Water Resources Lead David Jordan provides a terrific look at the nuts and bolts of long-range water planning, including a discussion about how it has evolved over time, the impact of technology on planning, a success story, and much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: David’s unique background in the water sector What long-range water planning is The time horizons typical for long-range water planning How long-range water planning has evolved over time The relationship between population growth and conservation The role of AI and machine learning in long-range water planni...2024-06-0436 min

Water Values PodcastThe PFAS Rule and Solving the PFAS Challenge with Xylem’s Snehal Desai Snehal Desai, Xylem’s Senior Vice President and Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, joins us for a phenomenal discussion about PFAS. Snehal addresses the EPA’s recently promulgated PFAS rule and dives into present treatment options, including several PFAS treatment success stories, and where PFAS treatment technology is headed. In this session, you’ll learn about: Sne’s extensive experience and varied roles in the water industry How a clear signal from regulators on PFAS helps industry participants The lead-in time for PFAS rules The purpose of the 3 year monitoring timeline The period of time in which ut...2024-05-2134 min

Water Values PodcastThe Blue Economy and Regional Partnering in the Great Lakes with Alaina Harkness Water rock star Alaina Harkness, Executive Director of Current and CEO/Principal Investigator of Great Lakes ReNew, provides a phenomenal look at water’s place in economic development, building regional partnerships, and so much more. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses hydrogen in this month’s Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Alaina’s background in foundation work and economic development Current’s mission and why it was formed How Alaina scaled Current up What Alaina means by ‘Blue Economy’ How Alaina linked water and economic development Why Alaina thinks now is the time to accele...2024-05-0743 min

Water Values PodcastReflections on the Boldt Decision with Earl McGimpsey Growing up, I always sensed that my father was deeply involved in a significant legal case, although my understanding of it was limited as I was less than 5 years old at the time. It wasn’t until much later in life, when I attended an American Bar Association Water Law Conference, that I truly grasped the importance of the Boldt Decision. Now, as this pivotal ruling marks its 50th anniversary, I felt compelled to capture my father’s thoughts on the case. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background on the Boldt Decision (United States...2024-04-1637 min

Water Values PodcastCorporate Water Stewardship and Science Based Targets with WWF’s Allen Townsend WWF’s Allen Townsend provides an illuminating discussion on Science Based Targets and corporate water stewardship. Allen explains current guidance status, the entities involved, and where science based targets for nature and corporate water stewardship are headed. Plus, Reese Tisdale updates us on IIJA funding status during this month’s Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Allen’s background and the book that galvanized his decision to focus on the water sector Allen’s work on the World Wildlife Fund’s Freshwater and Food Team What the Science Based Target Network (SBTN) is Wha...2024-04-0242 min

Water Values PodcastBack to the Future: Ten Years Gone and Strategic Water Foresight with Matthew Klein Ten years ago, Matthew Klein was the first ever guest of The Water Values Podcast. Matt, now CEO and Chief Futurist at Aqualaurus Group, returns to discuss the discipline of strategic foresight and how it can benefit the water industry. In this session, you’ll learn about: Matt’s water journey over the past 10 years How and why Matt decided to become a water futurist through the discipline of strategic foresight Why Matt started the Water Foresight Podcast Why the water industry needs strategic foresight How water foresight helps anticipate, frame, and shape the probable futures Matt...2024-03-1940 min

Water Values PodcastWater Service and Inequity in Mobile Home Parks with UCLA’s Greg Pierce Today’s podcast episode features Greg Pierce, Professor of Urban Planning at UCLA, Research and Co-Executive Director at UCLA’s Luskin Center for Innovation, Director of UCLA’s Water Resource Lab, and Director of UCLA’s Human Right Water Lab. During this conversation, Greg addresses water equity issues affecting mobile home parks, emphasizing the importance for anyone concerned about small systems to also prioritize the issues faced by these communities, i.e., mobile home park water systems. Plus, Reese Tisdale makes an appearance to discuss Eversource’s decision to divest Aquarion on this month’s Bluefield on Tap segment...2024-03-0543 min

Water Values PodcastCybersecurity for Water Utilities with Dentons Partner Kyle Miller Dave’s law partner at Dentons, Kyle Miller, is a cybersecurity and data privacy lawyer who provides a tremendous discussion on a wide range of cybersecurity issues for water utilities. Water utilities (and all critical infrastructure providers) will find Kyle’s in-depth knowledge and experience on cybersecurity and data privacy issues well worth the time investment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kyle’s background in cybersecurity and information technology before becoming a data privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Recent cybersecurity incidents involving water utilities Traditional profit-based cyber attacks and the rise of politically motivated attacks The reas...2024-02-2036 min

Water Values PodcastSustainable Water Supply with Eastern’s General Manager Joe Mouawad Eastern Municipal Water District (Eastern) General Manager, Joe Mouawad, provides a fantastic discussion of Eastern’s Purified Groundwater Replenishment Program and its attendant benefits, as well as a discussion about water usage and water efficiency in Eastern’s service area. In this session, you’ll learn about: Joe’s background in water and path to Eastern’s General Manager position Eastern’s water resource portfolio Eastern’s brackish groundwater desalination program Eastern’s customer growth and how Eastern has creatively reused water Eastern’s Purified Groundwater Replenishment Program The groundwater infiltration and aquifer recharge process and cycle The climate...2024-02-0641 min

Water Values PodcastKey Water Megatrends with Art Umble Art Umble, Director of the Stantec Institute for Applied Science, Technology & Policy, provides a fascinating discussion identifying the key megatrends impacting water and exploring the issues driving those megatrends. In this session, you’ll learn about: Art’s distinguished background in water The work undertaken by the Institute for Applied Science, Technology and Policy The knowledge gaps we need to fill in order to develop a strategy to address water stress Key water megatrends: (1) Water Stress; (2) Global Urbanization; (3) Transboundary Water; (4) Agricultural Productivity Water stress as a global, national, and regional issue The three S’s of water...2024-01-1646 min

Water Values PodcastA Fresh Take on Digital Transformation with Seth Johnstone Seth Johnstone, the Client Engagement Leader for Water Utility Digital Solutions at 1898 & Co., provides a fresh perspective on digital transformation at water utilities. Seth crushes this interview, and no matter how much you think you know about digital transformation, you will learn from taking a listen to Seth. Plus, Reese Tisdale kicks off another year of Bluefield on Tap with a Top 5 issues list. See if your issues list matches Reese’s list. In this session, you’ll learn about: Seth’s unique background in water What an underwater archaeologist does Seth’s thoughts on technology and work...2024-01-0244 min

Water Values PodcastThe Year in Water 2023 with Rajan Ray, Sarah Porter, and Vic Kelson An all-star panel of water leaders participate in a roundtable discussion about what happened in the year that was 2023, and provide insights on what 2024 might hold for the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: The diverse backgrounds of industry segments and geographies served by our panelists Key takeaways from 2023 in the water sector from our panelists Use of technology to address climate adaptability and improve customer engagement The panelists’ experiences using technology to improve customer engagement Why climate change impacts aren’t always apparent, especially to customers The impact on affordability and equity our pa...2023-12-1949 min

Water Values Podcast“On the River” with Tillie Walton Host of the PBS series Wild Rivers with Tillie, Tillie Walton, relates her love for water, time “on the river” and water’s restorative powers. So sit back, relax, and learn about the role water can play, making your life and world better. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Tillie’s unique background Tillie’s awesome water origin story How Tillie came to host a TV show The rivers Tillie has been on Tillie’s definition of “time on the river” How Tillie has seen rivers change...2023-12-0543 min

Water Values PodcastA Multi-Faceted Approach to Asset Management with Tacoma Zach Tacoma Zach, Co-founder and CEO of MentorAPM, delves into the problem of prioritization for utilities. Tacoma provides an insightful look at ways utilities can efficiently prioritize their asset management programs and their business organizations. What Tacoma’s been up to since his last guest appearance The BIG news at MentorAPM Why prioritization problems are not unique to utilities The ISO 55000 asset management standard The “minimum level of service” concept How a holistic approach helps organizations refine their values and “own” them Building consensus with stakeholders, both internal and external How getting different business units communicating helps organizational efficiency and asset...2023-11-2137 min

Water Values PodcastHolistic Data and Change Management for Utilities with David Lynch David Lynch, CEO & Co-founder of Klir, provides an absolutely fabulous interview discussing how utilities manage data and AI applications, as well as delivering some key insights for holistically handling data, AI and the myriad changes that utilities face every day. In this session, you’ll learn about: Dave’s unique background and how he came across the pond from Ireland What sparked Dave to found Klir Dave’s perspective on constraints facing utilities and water management Why Dave thinks data management is a huge hurdle for utilities and water management Dave’s thoughts on AI and its use...2023-11-0737 min

Water Values PodcastAWS’s Approach to Water with Will Hewes Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Global Lead for Water Sustainability, Will Hewes, provides an insightful look at AWS’s approach to water and discusses AWS’s Water Positive program that strives to return more water than it uses to the communities in which it does business, by 2030. In this session, you’ll learn about: Will’s varied background in the water sector How Will became the Global Lead for Water Sustainability at AWS AWS’s Water Positive program How AWS proposes to return more water in the communities in which it does business than it uses, by 2030 How AWS uses...2023-10-1732 min

Water Values PodcastSynergistic Carbon Removal and Fresh Water Production with Capture6’s Tom Ricciardi Tom Ricciardi, Vice President of Business Operations at Capture6, discusses its fascinating technology that removes and sequesters carbon while simultaneously producing fresh water. Tom provides details on the process, carbon credits, and much more in this wide ranging interview. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Tom’s non-traditional path to the water sector Capture6’s carbon removal and fresh water production technology How the technology used renewable electricity to capture carbon from the air How salt in salt water turns into a carbonate that can be...2023-10-0337 min

Water Values PodcastThe Ripple Effect of Digital Transformation with Sai Allavarpu Sai Allavarpu, Xylem’s Chief Digital Officer, shares his vast knowledge of how other industries have made the digital transformation and how the water sector can learn from that prior experience. Sai also elaborates on how digital solutions can solve utility challenges that analog attempts simply cannot solve and much, much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: Sai’s background in digital transformations from the financial, telecom, aerospace, health and other sectors Sai’s observations on what the water sector can learn from other sectors digital transformations How other highly regulated industries successfully navigated digital...2023-09-1933 min

Water Values PodcastEnergy Recovery’s Water Story with Rodney Clemente Energy Recovery, Inc.’s Senior Vice President of Water, Rodney Clemente shares how using energy recovery technologies, the water sector saves energy, becomes more sustainable and delivers water at a more affordable price. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment discussing the recent New York Times feature on groundwater depletion in the United States. In this session, you’ll learn about: Rodney’s simple yet complex background in the water sector How desalination has changed over time from thermal desalination to membrane based desalination, such as reverse osmosis Why desalination is energy intens...2023-09-0542 min

Water Values PodcastAn Exit Interview with Retired Denver Water CEO Jim Lochhead Retired Denver Water CEO Jim Lochhead reflects back on his career(s) in water. In this wide-ranging interview, Jim discusses the challenges on the Colorado River, good leadership and its attributes, how a water leader’s role has changed over the years, and much more. Don’t miss out on Jim’s fantastic insights! In this session, you’ll learn about: Jim’s background and 4 careers in the water sector Jim’s involvement in water issues on the Colorado River, as well as all over the United States and internationally How Jim’s perspectives developed during his earlier ca...2023-08-1536 min

Water Values PodcastFulfilling RCAP’s Mission with CEO Olga Morales-Pate RCAP CEO Olga Morales-Pate discusses RCAP’s mission serving rural communities, highlights the needs and challenges of small rural communities and utility systems, and provides insightful commentary on how projects in small, rural communities achieve success and sustainability. In this session, you’ll learn about: Olga’s background in the water sector serving rural communities The Rural Community Assistance Partnership’s mission for the last 50 years How RCAP helps small rural utilities and communities RCAP’s history and connection with the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act How technical assistance providers diagnose a utility’s...2023-08-0152 min

Water Values PodcastWater’s Role in Decarbonization with Ajay Kasarabada Ajay Kasarabada, Associate Vice President and Director of Environmental Solutions for Black & Veatch, provides a brilliant discussion on the issue of water’s role in decarbonization and net zero. In this session, you’ll learn about: Ajay’s unique path to the environmental sector and his tie to the water sector The interrelationship between the air sector and the water sector Water’s role as a raw material in decarbonization The two primary sources of hydrogen Why hydrogen doesn’t exist freely in the universe How Ajay’s chemical engineering background fits perfectly in the water & decarbonizat...2023-06-2035 min

Water Values PodcastP&G’s Water Positive Future with Shannon Quinn and Elizabeth Kinney Shannon Quinn, Global Water Stewardship Leader, and Elizabeth Kinney, Senior Communications and Sustainability Director, of Procter & Gamble provide an in-depth discussion P&G’s vision for a water positive future. They also discuss how companies can enhance their impact on water citing examples of P&G’s own water programs and partnerships. Plus, Reese Tisdale gives us a rundown on the latest water sector news on our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Elizabeth’s and Shannon’s respective backgrounds and their unique paths to the water sector P&G’s water commit...2023-06-0644 min

Water Values PodcastThe Amazing Uses of Nanobubble Technology with Moleaer CEO Nick Dyner Nick Dyner, CEO of Moleaer, takes us on an amazing journey into nanobubble technology – what it is, what it does and how it improves water efficiency, water quality, water processes and much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: Nick’s background and his unexpected path to the water sector What nanobubbles are How big nanobubbles are in comparison to a grain of salt – the answer will surprise you! How nanobubbles transfer gas into liquid so efficiently How nanobubbles behave different than normal bubbles The wide range of industries in which nanobubbles can make process improveme...2023-05-1633 min

Water Values PodcastUtility Leadership, Pittsburgh Style with Will Pickering Will Pickering, the CEO of the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, provides a master class in utility leadership covering a wide range of issues from capital programs to the art of building trust with your customers. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for a Bluefield on Tap segment discussing some interesting economic information in the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Will’s background How Will navigated starting at PWSA during the pandemic PWSA’s lead service line (LSL) replacement program Why PWSA does not undertake partial LSL replacements How the LSL replacement program helped rebuild...2023-05-0247 min

Water Values PodcastSea Lab with Dr. Spencer Taintor Dr. Spencer Taintor, Head of School for St. Mark’s Episcopal School and Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, fills us in on Sea Lab and the awesome programming it provides, as well as an inspirational message of hope about water quality. In this session, you’ll learn about: Spencer’s background How watching water quality degrade in Biscayne Bay while growing up affected Spencer What Sea Lab is Why Spencer wants to teach kids to be “solution makers” not “solution thinkers” How Spencer interfaced with the local business community to establish Sea Lab The researchers Sea Lab has partnere...2023-04-1838 min

Water Values PodcastWill Green Hydrogen Die of Thirst? with Antony Currie Financial journalist and The Water Values Podcast veteran guest, Antony Currie, returns to discuss the water issue in the context of green hydrogen. Antony delivers a fantastic interview and highlights that green hydrogen developers need to pay more attention to water. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins our Bluefield on Tap segment to discuss a significant development in the private water utility space. In this session, you’ll learn about: What’s new with Antony since he was last on the podcast in 2019 Antony’s thoughts on how the financial sector impacts climate The line between water and green...2023-04-0446 min

Water Values PodcastImproving Water Use through Soil Health with Parker Cohn In this session, you’ll learn about: Parker’s background and how a mechanical engineering student developed a passion for water The interrelationship between water and soil health The current state of soil health Parker’s thoughts on how to improve soil health How regenerative agricultural practices improve soil health How yields are affected by using regenerative practices The ROI of using regenerative agricultural practices How improving soil health saves water Steps to improving soil health Where the “Soil Surgeon” moniker came from How soil health also improves golf course water management (& also indirectly makes those golf courses more avail...2023-03-2136 min

Water Values PodcastThe State of the Colorado River Negotiations with Pat Mulroy The one and only Pat Mulroy provides a stark reality check and status update on the state of the Colorado River negotiations. And Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research provides his observations on several recent P3 announcements in the water space. In this session, you’ll learn about: Pat’s update on what’s new with her since she was last on the podcast The two proposals made to the Department of the Interior How the Six States Proposal and the California Proposal are different How recent precipitation affects the negotiations How neither proposal reaches the required cut ma...2023-03-0730 min

Water Values PodcastSmart Cities & Connected Communities Panel Discussion on Water Technology Wayne Griffith, now the Acting Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of DC Water, Ben Grumbles, the Executive Director of Environmental Council of the States, Christine Boyle, Vice President of Business Incubation for Xylem, and Dave McGimpsey, water, energy and utility Partner at Dentons engage in a panel discussion surrounding water technology and its role in finding solutions for utilities. In this session, you’ll learn about: DC Water’s Strategic Plan How DC Water uses technology to assist customers DC Water’s Blue Plains Facility Why the US needs a national water policy that afford...2023-02-211h 20

Water Values PodcastWater Reuse Gains Momentum with Patricia Sinicropi After a 5 year hiatus, Patricia Sinicropi, Executive Director of the Water Reuse Association, relates the exciting and substantial changes seen in the water reuse sector over the last 5 years. Plus, Reese Tisdale breaks down the Xylem agreement to acquire Evoqua in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: How water reuse and recycling has changed over the past 5 years How the IIJA has impacted water reuse What the drivers for water recycling are and how it differs in various regions of the country How businesses are influencing the move toward water re...2023-02-0742 min

Water Values PodcastThe Birth, Life, and Death of Lakes with Professor John Richard Saylor John Richard Saylor, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University, provides a fascinating look at lakes and things you didn’t know about them. He provides examples of unique lakes around the world and offers a warning about natural resources and the human tendency to deplete them. In this session, you’ll learn about: The unique circumstances that brought Prof. Saylor to lake research Prof. Saylor’s lake research and some fascinating aspects of lakes How lakes store carbon dioxide and can cause an explosion of the lake What causes thermal stratification of lakes What Carolina Bays a...2023-01-1738 min

Water Values PodcastA Refreshing Vision for Water with Metropolitan’s Adel Hagekhalil Water rock star Adel Hagekhalil imparts a powerful vision for leadership in the water sector through the lens of his work at Metropolitan. Plus, Reese Tisdale kicks off our Bluefield on Tap segment by providing his top 5 water issues to be on the lookout for in 2023. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Adel’s life has changed since he was last on in 2019 Why Metropolitan declared a regional drought emergency and what it means How Metropolitan is experiencing a “Second Mulholland Moment” The programs Metropolitan is developing and implementing to promote conservation and create sustaina...2023-01-0345 min

Water Values PodcastThe Year in Water 2022 with Robert Puente, Tony Parrott, and Alyson Watson An all-star panel of water leaders, including Alyson Watson, Tony Parrott, and Robert Puente, discuss the year that was in water and share insights and perspectives on the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Our panelists’ discussion of affordability in the face of inflation How SAWS addressed fairness in rate design during 2022 Louisville MSD’s affordability and equity programs Woodard & Curran’s experience creating efficiencies in system operations and capital planning that promote affordability Louisville MSD’s success in regionalism initiatives SAWS’s challenges with regionalism Alyson’s perspective on water technology and adoption in 20...2022-12-2043 min

Water Values PodcastWater Security through Remote Sensing with Virridy’s Evan Thomas Evan Thomas, an environmental engineering professor at the University of Colorado – Boulder, details the fascinating story of Virridy and how Virridy promotes water security through remote sensing. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for the final Bluefield on Tap of 2022. In this session, you’ll learn about: How a bioastronautics Ph.D. became an environmental engineering professorWhy Evan founded Virridy to facilitate water security in drought prone regions in AfricaHow Evan identified the date gap that Virridy filledHow the sensing technology worksHow Virridy connects sensing data to satellite dataHow Virridy leverages predictive analytics and machine learning to “pre-po...2022-12-0641 min

Water Values PodcastInside the Profits of Distrust with Manny Teodoro Manny Teodoro returns to discuss his new co-authored book, The Profits of Distrust. Manny lends his keen insights and explains the tenets of the book in a clear and concise manner. His findings, all backed by substantial evidence, will definitely surprise you and should cause utility leaders to sit up and take notice. In this session, you’ll learn about: Manny’s COVID experience moving during the pandemic and starting a new jobWhy Manny and his co-authors wrote The Profits of DistrustThe relationship between the increase in commercial water consumption and the decrease in the trust in gov...2022-11-1545 min

Water Values PodcastNet Zero: The Race We All Win with Xylem’s Austin Alexander Austin Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact at Xylem, lays out key features of Xylem’s new report, Net Zero: The Race We All Win. Austin delves into simple ways to start on the path to net zero and enhancers to achieve net zero in the water industry. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking desalination. In this session, you’ll learn about: Austin’s journey to the water sector (it started in middle school!)Austin’s work on decarbonizing the water sectorXylem’s new report, Net Zero: The Race We All...2022-11-0142 min

Water Values PodcastNext Level Asset Management with MentorAPM Co-founder & CEO Tacoma Zach MentorAPM Co-founder & CEO, Tacoma Zach, takes us on a fantastic ride covering asset management and how it helps utilities manage their most important assets. In this session, you’ll learn about: Tacoma’s work history domestically and internationally, including interesting perspectives on the impact of different governments and financial systems on project successWhat asset management isHigh level overview of ISO 55000 Why making risk-based decision is so important to asset managementWhy the water sector needs asset managementHow “level of service” impacts asset managementWhy “minimum level of service” trips people upTacoma’s car analogy. Trust me – it’s fantastic!How asset...2022-10-1843 min

Water Values PodcastLocalized Water Infrastructure with Melissa Kelly and Caroline Koch Melissa Kelly, Staff Director and Attorney for the Center for Land, Environment, and Natural Resources at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, and Caroline Koch, Water Policy Director for WaterNow Alliance, provide an enlightening discussion on localized water infrastructure. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Melissa’s work with the Center for Land, Environment, and Natural Resources (CLEANR)Caroline’s work with the WaterNow AllianceWhat we mean by localized water infrastructureDiscrete examples of localized water infrastructure projects in multiple geographies in the U.S.:T...2022-10-0443 min

Water Values PodcastSupercritical Water Oxidation – A PFAS Solution with 374Water’s Marc Deshusses 374Water’s Marc Deshusses provides unique insights on supercritical water oxidation and its ability to destroy PFAS. Marc also discusses his early efforts to harness the power of supercritical water oxidation, overcoming technological obstacles, and the path towards commercialization. In this session, you’ll learn about: What supercritical water oxidation isWhat supercritical water oxidation does (hint: it will not only remove stains from your laundry, it will eviscerate your laundry)How Marc applied for and received funding in 2013 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Reinvent the Toilet ChallengeThe history of technical challenges for supercritical water oxidat...2022-09-2038 min

Water Values PodcastCalling All Future Water Leaders! with AWWA’s Barb Martin The AWWA’s Barb Martin (Director of Engineering and Technical Services) discusses the fantastic opportunity to participate in the inaugural Transformative Water Leadership Academy. Reese Tisdale also appears for a Bluefield on Tap segment discussing the Jackson, MS, crisis and the SouthWest Water-Corix tie up. In this session, you’ll learn about: What the Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA) isWhy it’s necessaryThe details of the program – what is required, time commitment (it’s not overwhelming!), the size, and other issuesWhat the AWWA and WaterNow Alliance are looking for in TWLA candidatesWhy diversity is important for the applic...2022-09-0638 min

Water Values PodcastPublic Policy in the Water Sector with Mae Stevens Mae Stevens, Chair of the Water Practice at Banner Public Affairs, delivers a terrific interview discussing some of the ins and outs of Capitol Hill, unpacking the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and providing tips to ensure the water sector gets its due from Congress. In this session, you’ll learn about: Mae’s background on The Hill and in water policyThe Congressional aide program and quick tips on how to get a job on The HillThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (i.e., IIJA, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL)How SRF funding levels have been...2022-08-1641 min

Water Values PodcastSciens Water’s Mid-Market Water Investment Strategy with Alexander Loucopoulos Alexander Loucopoulos, a partner with Sciens Water, provides an overview of Sciens Water’s well-thought out market and investment strategy. Alexander also makes the case that water is a great investment and that we need more people investing in water. In this session, you’ll learn about: The story of how Alexander and Sciens Water landed in the water sectorWhy Alex chose to approach water investments in the mid-market private equity space with a focus on real assetsHow water offers the ability to earn private returns while making a positive impact on people and communitiesAlexander’s though...2022-08-0246 min

Water Values PodcastThe Water Opportunity Presented by Climate Change with Dr. Stephanie Smith Dr. Stephanie Smith, Product Segment Manager for Xylem’s Laboratory Solutions for North America, presents a great opportunity for water in solving the climate crisis. Stephanie explores practical methods for the water sector to address its climate impacts and also provides her position to get water higher on the policy agenda. In this session, you’ll learn about: Stephanie’s awesome story of how she came to the water sectorHow Stephanie views the climate crisis as a huge opportunityHow the Integrated Panel on Climate Change was formed and what it doesWater’s role in climate changeHow the wate...2022-06-2139 min

Water Values PodcastCommunity Based Utility Consolidation with US Water Alliance’s Emily Simonson Emily Simonson, the Director of Strategic Partnerships of the US Water Alliance, shares findings, insights and strategies distilled from the US Water Alliance’s recent report entitled Catalyzing Community-Driven Utility Consolidations and Partnerships. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment discussing The Digital Water Revolution. In this session, you’ll learn about: Emily’s background and how she gravitated to the water sector Why the US Water Alliance chose to tackle the issue of fragmentation and consolidation in the water utility sector The recent report by the US Water Alliance on community based...2022-06-0739 min

Water Values PodcastOnsite Water Reuse with Epic Cleantec’s Aaron Tartakovsky Aaron Tartakovsky, CEO & Co-founder of Epic Cleantec, provides an outstanding overview of water reuse systems, their benefits and how centralized and decentralized components of a water system support and strengthen each other. In this session, you’ll learn about: Epic Cleantech’s origin story in the onsite water reuse spaceThe policy background driving onsite reuseHow onsite reuse supplements centralized treatment systemsWhy and how San Francisco implemented its requirement for onsite reuse systemsHow onsite water reuse regulation is spreading across the United StatesHow onsite reuse diversifies supply and enhances resiliency of water supplyHow onsite reuse helps recapture wast...2022-05-1737 min

Water Values PodcastWhy Utilities Need Collaboration to Achieve Technological Advancement with Alan Tucker Alan Tucker, Information Technology Program Manager with Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, provides a compelling case for collaboration in the utility technology space. In this session, you’ll learn about: Alan’s background and how he came to the water sectorAlan’s thoughts on state of innovation and data usage in the water utility industryAlan’s work on Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District’s digital twinThe paradox between speed of technological advancement and utility adoptionWhy Alan thinks its unfair to peg utilities as slow to adopt technologySome of the organizational obstacles that hinder technology adoptionCandidate attraction challenges...2022-05-0346 min

Water Values PodcastCybersecurity Basics with Consolidated Utility District’s Mike Sumner Mike Sumner, the Director of Information Technology for the Consolidated Utility District of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, provides cybersecurity basics and tips. Mike entertains with his description of the Oldsmar, Florida, water utility cyberattack and its context occurring during Super Bowl week. In this session, you’ll learn about: Mike’s background in cybersecurity in the auto and utility industriesA comparison of cybersecurity issues in the auto and utility sectorsPassword/passphrase basicsWhat hackers are afterWhy data security is so importantWhy layers of cybersecurity provide greater protectionThe different types of cyberattacksAn analysis of the Oldsmar, Florida, cyberattack and its timi...2022-04-1937 min

Water Values PodcastIs It Time to Eliminate Water Rates? with Kendall Dix Kendall Dix, National Policy Director for the Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy, comes on to discuss his recent article for the People’s Policy Center advocating for elimination of water rates. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kendall’s background Why Kendall wrote his article advocating for elimination of residential water ratesWhy residential water rates are typically regressiveWhy Kendall believes water usage is inelasticHow Kendall proposes to replace water utility revenuesHow Ireland essentially is already doing thisWhy Kendall believes the relationship between water availability/shortages and water rates support his view that water rates should...2022-04-0540 min

Water Values PodcastBlockchain’s Place in the Water Sector with Katrina Donaghy Katrina Donaghy, founder of Civic Ledger and Water Ledger and blockchain leader, comes on to discuss blockchain and how it can benefit the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Katrina’s background in Australian disaster response and how it transitioned her into the utility spaceKatrina’s work in the “utility of the future” space for a major utilityA lay explanation of blockchainThe connection between data and blockchainHow blockchain helps interoperability of data across enterprises (i.e., how blockchain frees data from data silos)How blockchain helps the water sectorHow blockchain brings trust, accountability and transp...2022-03-1551 min

Water Values PodcastPairing Water Tech with Economic Development with Cleveland Water Alliance’s Bryan Stubbs Bryan Stubbs, the President and Executive Director of the Cleveland Water Alliance, provides a compelling case for the water tech model that embraces economic development while nestled along the shores of the Great Lakes where 21% of the world’s fresh surface water resided. In this session, you’ll learn about: Bryan’s entrepreneurial background in sustainable economic developmentHow Cleveland Water Alliance promotes the water economy in the Cleveland areaHow the Cleveland Water Alliance has fostered job growth in the Cleveland areaBryan’s explanation of innovation test beds for water technologiesHow the municipal utility test bed is trying t...2022-03-0140 min

Water Values PodcastThe Manila Water Concessions and Philippine Water Privatization with Iris Gonzales Iris Gonzales, Philippine Star reporter and columnist, provides an eye-opening discussion on water in the Philippines and the Manila water concessions. Iris also explains the impact of the recently enacted legislative franchises granted by the Filipino government. In this session, you’ll learn about: Iris’ coverage of water in the PhilippinesHow the Philippines set up water utilities after achieving independence on July 4, 1946Why President Ramos privatized the water utility industry in the PhilippinesWhere President Ramos got the idea to privatize the water utility industryThe background on the Manila water utility concessionsWhy Manila split its water utility conces...2022-02-1536 min

Water Values PodcastMississippi v. Tennessee and Its Implications for State Water Policy with Robin Craig Robin Craig, the Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law at USC Gould School of Law and long-time water law professor, joins us to discuss the background, arguments and holding in Mississippi v. Tennessee, and provides some insights on what the case might mean for State water policy moving forward. In this session, you’ll learn about: Robin’s extensive background in water lawThe factual background of Mississippi v. TennesseeThe procedural history of Mississippi v. TennesseeWhy Mississippi sued Tennessee and not the actual entity pumping the waterWhat Mississippi’s claim wasWhat the briefings revealed about the partie...2022-02-0142 min

Water Values PodcastA Heart-Based Approach to Industrial Water Treatment with Christina Lundbäck Christina Lundbäck provides a fascinating discussion of SurfCleaner and its applications to remove contaminants from water at wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, ports, harbors, and spills. In this session, you’ll learn about: What SurfCleaner isHow the technology behind SurfCleaner was developedHow SurfCleaner was developed based on the human heartHow SurfCleaner worksHow SurfCleaner helps separate and capture floating solidsHow SurfCleaner helps remove oil and fuel from waterHow reduced emissions is a byproduct of SurfCleanerWhy industrial applications are ideal for SurfCleanerWhy pretreatment applications are ideal for SurfCleanerWhy “upstream” applications are ideal for SurfCleanerThe difficulties of using SurfCle...2022-01-1832 min

Water Values PodcastHow the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Views Upcoming Issues Water industry veteran and Association of State Drinking Administrators (ASDWA) Executive Director Alan Roberson discusses the big issues facing the water sector from a state regulatory perspective. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for a Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: What ASDWA isASDWA’s membershipThe priorities in 2022 for state drinking water regulatorsWhy the Lead and Copper Rule is the most complex regulation to administerHow the Lead and Copper Rule interplays with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the service line inventory periodsHow state drinking water administrators view compliance and enforcementASDWA’s pers...2022-01-0443 min

Water Values PodcastThe Year in Water 2021 with Cathy Bailey, OJ McFoy and Cindy Wallis-Lage An all-star panel of water leaders participate in a roundtable discussion about what happened in the year that was 2021 and provide insights on what 2022 might hold for the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Each panelist’s takeaways from 2021Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding issuesWhy the IIJA needs to be a “down payment” on our infrastructure rather than a one-time investmentWhy our panelists are worried about small and medium sized utilitiesHow larger utilities can help small and medium sized utilitiesWhy access to infrastructure funds need to be simplifiedHow we can help our comm...2021-12-2148 min

Water Values PodcastAll about charity: water with Chief Global Water Officer Christoph Gorder Christoph Gorder, Chief Global Water Officer, blows us away with a deep dive on charity: water and its work. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Christoph transitioned from disaster relief to charity: watercharity: water’s missionHow charity: water’s unique structure helps it achieve successHow charity: water overcame one of the unique fundraising challengesWhy clean water helps reduce infant mortality rates, increase literacy rates and increase incomeHow much it costs charity: water to implement a water projectHow charity: water uses technologyWhat technology solutions charity: water deploysHow the technology solutions benefit rural communitiesHow climate change impact...2021-12-0733 min

Water Values PodcastOutcome Based Contracting with Woodard & Curran CEO Alyson Watson Alyson Watson, CEO of Woodard & Curran, delivers a tour de force performance explaining why the water industry needs a fresh approach to delivering services and advocating for an outcome based contracting approach focused on trust and empathy. In this session, you’ll learn about: Alyson’s background as a “water brat”Alyson’s perspective on the prevailing mode of project deliveryWhy shifting to an outcome based approach makes more senseHow risk can be shifted to the private sector to facilitate an outcome based approach What needs to happen to shift to an outcome based approachWhy trust is key to t...2021-11-1633 min

Water Values PodcastWater Use on Military Installations with Cameron Craig Cameron was a civilian employee working on a U.S. Army base before moving to a military contractor. Cameron gives a terrific interview shining a light on water issues on military installations in this U.S. Army approved interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: Cameron’s backgroundWhy water is important to the armed forcesWater needs and use on military basesCameron’s role as a civilian working on water issues for the U.S. Army The collaboration on water issues between the military and civilians on military installationsWater and the impact of COVID-19 on military install...2021-11-0242 min

Water Values PodcastIs Demand Management the Answer on the Colorado River? James Eklund returns to The Water Values Podcast for a third time to provide an argument for why demand management is critical to the future of the Colorado River. In this session, you’ll learn about: What James has been up to since his last podcast appearanceA brief history of the Colorado River CompactHow the Upper Basin and Lower Basin came to beHow climate change has impacted the Colorado River CompactWhat demand management isHow demand management and water banking worked in the Lower BasinThe creation of the water banking account in the Upper BasinWhy demand management re...2021-10-1942 min

Water Values PodcastTampa Bay Water’s Practical Approach to Digital Transformation with Alison Adams Alison Adams, now Chief Technology Officer at INTERA, drove innovation at Tampa Bay Water when she helped pioneer Tampa Bay Water’s digital transformation. Alison provides firsthand knowledge about how to design a program for digital transformation, how to get employee buy in, and the benefits your utility will achieve along the way. Plus Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Alison’s upbringing on a farm helped form her appreciation of the importance water How an environmental issue led to Tampa Bay Water’s need to m...2021-10-0540 min

Water Values PodcastWhy ESG Needs to Guide Corporate Decision-Making with Claudia Toussaint Claudia Toussaint, General Counsel of Xylem, provides a terrific discussion of ESG issues from the perspective of a publicly traded corporation’s general counsel. In a nutshell, Claudia describes how little acorns of ESG can grow into mighty oaks when corporate boards use ESG to guide their business strategies. In this session, you’ll learn about: Claudia’s unique backgroundWhat ESG is from a publicly traded company’s perspectiveWhy the water sector is so central to ESG issuesHow sustainability has morphed from primarily being an environmental concept to a business and social conceptWhy an entity’s business s...2021-09-2134 min

Water Values PodcastVC and Early Stage Water Investing with Tom Ferguson Tom Ferguson of Imagine H2O fame and now captaining Burnt Island Ventures joins The Water Values Podcast for an engaging discussion on early stage and venture capital investing in the water sector and a big picture discussion about what the water sector needs to achieve greatness. In this session, you’ll learn about: Tom’s unique story for how he landed in the water sectorWhy Tom believes that deserving companies in water typically get funded, although their paths may be disparateBurnt Island Venture’s “broad at seed” strategyThe due diligence Burnt Island Ventures undertakes looking for invest...2021-09-0751 min

Water Values PodcastAn Exit Interview with Jeffrey KightlingerJeffrey Kightlinger provides an excellent interview offering profound thoughts on the water industry that was recorded during the waning days of his 15-year tenure as the General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research comes on for Bluefield on Tap to discuss how population shifts might impact the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Jeff decided to retire from Metropolitan at this juncture Jeff’s perspective on what makes a good water leader Where the gaps in water leadership are and whether they’re being fi...2021-08-0343 min

Water Values PodcastWater Quality in the Cloud with Neno Duplan Locus Technologies founder and CEO Neno Duplan provides a wealth of experience on water quality in the cloud. Neno began cloud-based data work before any of us knew what the cloud even was. He does a great job explaining the steps needed to undertake and the significant benefits of a cloud-based digital transformation, and much more! In this session, you’ll learn about: Neno’s background and start in the nuclear sector consulting on cooling waterNeno’s perspective on water quality data and the cloudThe digital transformation from spreadsheets to local data bases to the cloudThe one adv...2021-06-1534 min

Water Values PodcastSynthetic Aperture Radar and Its Fascinating Applications in the Water Sector with James Perry James Perry of Utilis joins us to discuss Synthetic Aperture Radar and its many and varied applications in the water sector. James provides a wealth of information about how the technology developed to its cost-effective use and application in the water sector. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research provides more water industry insights on the California drought and how utilities are bringing climate adaptation experience learned in California to other regions of the United States. In this session, you’ll learn about: Jim’s background in big public companies and start-upsWhat synthetic aperture radar (SAR) isHow SAR w...2021-06-0144 min

Water Values PodcastDigital Transformation with Prateek Joshi Plutoshift CEO Prateek Joshi comes on to talk about digital transformation in the water sector. Prateek hits on a number of important and practical points in a wide-ranging discussion on data, AI, and machine learning in the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Prateek’s background & how it influenced his arc into the water sectorWater-intensive industries and using water data in those industriesPrateek’s view on digital transformationHow COVID influenced the digital transformationThe limitations of human-based decision-makingCommon challenges for data-centric organizationsHow to drive organizational behavior change with respect to data usageThe difference between AI and...2021-05-1839 min

Water Values PodcastTop Digital Water Trends with Meena SankaranWater entrepreneur (and new mom) Meena Sankaran discusses data collection and usage in the water sector. She provides fascinating perspectives on everything from driving the digital transformation to common data gaps to cybersecurity. Get ready for a terrific interview from Meena! In this session, you’ll learn about: Meena’s upbringing in India and its impact on her work in water today Meena’s view on the use of data in the water sector Why upcoming workforce retirements should drive the digital transformation Meena’s insights into managing data How to figure out what data is important...2021-05-0445 min

Water Values PodcastCorralling Water Data with Meena SankaranWater entrepreneur (and new mom) Meena Sankaran discusses data collection and usage in the water sector. She provides fascinating perspectives on everything from driving the digital transformation to common data gaps to cybersecurity. Get ready for a terrific interview from Meena! In this session, you’ll learn about: Meena’s upbringing in India and its impact on her work in water today Meena’s view on the use of data in the water sector Why upcoming workforce retirements should drive the digital transformation Meena’s insights into managing data How to figure out what data is important...2021-05-0445 min

Water Values PodcastThe Cadiz Water Project with Scott SlaterLong-time water lawyer Scott Slater discusses the Cadiz water project and touches on everything from environmental issues to water equity to efficient use of infrastructure. Take a listen to gain a unique perspective on the development of a water project and how it impacts society in general. In this session, you’ll learn about: Scott’s long tenure as a California water lawyer The background of the Cadiz water project What a dry lake is How the Cadiz project intercepts groundwater before it evaporates in dry lakes The history of environmental review of the Cadiz project How t...2021-04-2052 min

Water Values PodcastStart Up to Publicly Traded & the State of Water Technology with Xylem’s Christine Boyle Christine Boyle returns after 5 years and discusses her journey from 2015 start-up to 2018 sale. She provides hints and valuable insights for start-ups to make it through the “valley of death” and much more. Plus, Bluefield Research’s President, Reese Tisdale, joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about President Biden’s infrastructure bill. In this session, you’ll learn about: Christine’s journey from start-up to sale to life inside a publicly traded companyWhy Christine made the decision to sell Valor Water to XylemPractical advice for start-ups on how to build trust with clientsChristine’s take on how di...2021-04-0643 min

Water Values PodcastStart Up to Publicly Traded & the State of Water Technology with Xylem’s Christine BoyleChristine Boyle returns after 5 years and discusses her journey from 2015 start-up to 2018 sale. She provides hints and valuable insights for start-ups to make it through the “valley of death” and much more. Plus, Bluefield Research’s President, Reese Tisdale, joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about President Biden’s infrastructure bill. In this session, you’ll learn about: Christine’s journey from start-up to sale to life inside a publicly traded company Why Christine made the decision to sell Valor Water to Xylem Practical advice for start-ups on how to build trust with clients Chri...2021-04-0644 min

Water Values PodcastWater & the Power Sector with Patrick ReganPatrick Regan provides a broad and deep discussion of water’s place in the power industry. This interview was recorded prior to the Texas disaster, but Patrick’s insights provide a glimpse into the role water played in Texas’ recent power issues. Take this opportunity to listen in on this important but oftentimes hidden aspect of water in our lives. In this session, you’ll learn about: Patrick’s 20 years of experience in the water industry and power sectors Patrick’s broad perspective on water’s role in the power sector Patrick’s thoughts on where the power sector...2021-03-1642 min

Water Values PodcastWastewater Innovation & Microscopy with Bryan ArndtWelcome Ramboll’s Bryan Arndt who discusses innovation in the wastewater space and details the importance of microscopy in wastewater treatment plant operations. Bryan also explains his innovation, Opseyes, that reduces microscopy reads from a 3 day turnaround time to less than 10 minutes. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about the disaster in Texas and the three big water deals announced this week. In this session, you’ll learn about: Bryan’s 20 years of experience in wastewater treatment Why wastewater is behind the curve on innovation How the wastewa...2021-03-0240 min

Water Values PodcastEnsuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways with Jennifer WalkerJennifer Walker, the Deputy Director for the National Wildlife Federation’s Texas Coast and Water Program, provides a terrific discussion about urban water planning through a One Water lens and focuses on the connection between One Water and healthy waterways. It’s a great listen for those interested in their community’s water resources! In this session, you’ll learn about: Why urban water planning is important to protecting fish and wildlife habitat How a drought caused Jennifer to turn to urban water planning and One Water What healthy waterways are Why healthy waterways are important The four...2021-02-1640 min

Water Values PodcastA Distributed Water Solution with SOURCE’s Clara Nagy McBaneClara Nagy McBane provides a top shelf interview discussing SOURCE’s distributed water solution. Clara does a terrific job describing SOURCE’s technology in an accessible way for the non-technical among us. Plus, Reese Tisdale provides an update on the Biden administration’s action on the lead and copper rule on our Bluefield on Tap segment. Take a listen! In this session, you’ll learn about: The genesis of SOURCE The distributed water solution offered by SOURCE How SOURCE panels produce water out of thin air + sunlight How SOURCE panels produce clean, potable water Why SOURCE’s distribut...2021-02-0237 min

Water Values PodcastPre-Paid WaterDavid Duncan of Smart Earth Technologies provides a fascinating discussion of pre-paid water and the multitude of benefits it can offer utilities. You’ll never think about pre-paid water the same after hearing this riveting interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: Dave’s background in technology and utility deployment of technology How pre-paid water works Why pre-paid water provides utilities with financial resiliency Why pre-paid water dovetails with conservation efforts The technical requirements to implement a pre-paid water solution How rate structures might differ using pre-paid rates How digital technologies impact utility financial resilience Resources and links mentioned in or r...2020-06-0242 min

Water Values PodcastTWV 102 – Dave Speaks. An Interview by Matt KleinTWV #001 guest Matt Klein returns to turn the tables on Dave. Matt and Dave discuss a wide range of issues affecting the water industry, and Matt does a terrific job leading the discussion. Take a listen to Dave on the hot seat! 2017-05-1600 min

Water Values PodcastDave Speaks. An Interview by Matt KleinTWV #001 guest Matt Klein returns to turn the tables on Dave. Matt and Dave discuss a wide range of issues affecting the water industry, and Matt does a terrific job leading the discussion. Take a listen to Dave on the hot seat! 2017-05-1642 min

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