It's Your Water

Learn how Aqua America, a large water utility, is reducing PFAS at small community well sites with PFAS Guard. Show Notes Tackling PFAS with Modular Simplicity

Learn why Calgon Carbon's Filtrasorb brand carbon is a leader in PFAS reduction.    Transcription - Calgon Carbon PFAS

Mike talks with Scott Trafas who left his Dad's business to start up his own - Water Doctor. They get along better than ever.   Transcript - Next Generation Scott Trafas

Mike talks with Stephen Evangelista of HQ Water Solutions in Manheim, Pennsylvania about his experience starting up and growing a new residential water treatment company - from scratch! Transcript Next Gen Businesses Webpage HQ Water Solutions 

Mike and Dave Smith of AqMatic discuss the new AquaMatic Ultrasonic Meter. Show Notes Meter Magic Transcript Meter Magic  

Mike and Denise discuss the latest contaminant - Chloronitramides, along with PFAS & Microplastics.. Best treatment options & practices and a look back at 2024 marketing. Show Notes Emerging Urgency  

Listen to Mike Urbans & Mike Heatwole of AO Smith discuss the challenges of treating iron, manganese & hydrogen sulfide.  Show Notes - The Troublesome Trio

Take a look in the toilet and learn the power of visually showing customers tangible evidence of contaminants.   Show Notes Toilet Talk Transcript Toilet Talk

Inversand, the manufacturer of GreenSandPlus turns 100 years old in 1925. Learn a little bit about its history and how GreenSandPlus works. Show Notes Inversand GreenSandPlus  Transcript GreensandPlus

Listen to this entertaining podcast with Mike & Brian Oram, PG. Brian recently published the 5th edition of "Our Drinking Water", a book for professionals and consumers. This book is a great handout for customers and technicians who have just entered the business.     Show Notes - Know Your H2O

Microparticles were found downstream of the arsenic treatment systems in 70% of homes tested. For more details, listen to Mike & Steve Spayd PhD discuss Steve's recent research publication.    Steve Spayd Company Link - Diagnosis Water Free Read Only copy of Microparticles of arsenic water treatment media and water softener resin observed in treated water at private wells Show Notes Microparticles  

Michael and Tate Burckhardt of Better Water Industries discuss the aeration/chlorination process for problem waterShow Notes - When in Doubt Air It Out.

Mike and Denise discuss the value of resin traps tool for commercial/industrial applications. Show Notes

In this humorous podcast, Mike and Denise discuss residential and commercial brine tanks - proper sizing, function, trouble shooting. Show Notes - Residential Brine Tanks Shoe Notes - Commercial Brine Tanks Brine Capacity and Area Chart

Mike Urbans  and Allan Horner, of Impact Water, discuss best practices when specifying and installing whole house RO systems.   Show Notes Whole House RO

Listen to Michael and Anthony Marchei of Sharp Water Culligan discuss firing the boss and hiring the coach! Transcript Well Managed

Still using a softener ahead of the RO? Mike Urbans and Allan Horner of Impact Water Products discuss how and when to use anti-scalant chemical feed in place of water softeners.  Show Notes with Stenner Specs, Costs & Antiscalant Math

Michael and Bill Koebel continue the conversation about anion resin.  How specialty resins for tannin, nitrate, PFAS, perchlorate work. Cleaning anion resin and the problem with silica removal. Transcription Episode 50 Show Notes Episode 50 Resin Refresher Part 2 Anion

Mike and Denise provide an update to the latest on PFAS_PFOA, GenX, etc. Are you doing PFAS tank exchanges? Show Notes: The Forever Chemical Treatment Revisited  

Mike and Bill Koebel of ResinTech discuss some basics of ion exchange resin: Does color matter? How long does it last? The effects of contaminants such as iron. Show Notes - Resin Refresher

Mike Urbans & Jesse Rodriguez continue their deep dive into UV light and systems.   Show Notes Do It Right With UV Light Part Two

Mike and Jesse Rodreguez of ATS fo a deep dive into UV - what it is & how it works. So deep we had to break it in two!    Show Notes Do It Right With UV Light Part One

What's the difference between string wound and melt blown and carbon block and pleated filter cartridges? Listen to Mike and Brandon of Filtration Parts discuss this topic. Show Notes Filter Cartridges

Mike and Bill Jefferis, owner of Freeman Water, discuss the challenges of operating a service business with a territory that encompasses 5 states. Located in Jackson Mississippi, Bill explains how he adapts to water shortages caused by poor infrastructure.

Mike interviews Dave Roenning of American Water Conditioning.  Dave has been using Ozone Generator Systems for many years.  He shares his background and knowledge using these chemical free systems to successfully reduce iron, sulfur, manganese, and kill bacteria.  

Mike interviews Serina Casey of Aqua Science in Rhode Island. Serina started in the family business and learned from the bottom up. She can specify, install and troubleshoot well pumps and water treatment systems.  Aqua Science is a thriving local and regional business.  aquascience.net is the internet business she pioneered.  Give a listen!

Mike introduces the newest member to the team, his niece, Rachel.  As part of her water education, Rachel has been checking out the social media groups on Facebook. In this episode she and Uncle Mike discuss questions and topics trending on Water Treatment Pros Facebook group. Show Notes Trolling Social Media

Mike chats with soon to be retired Dave Rishell of ATS (Aqua Treatment Service).  Dave mentored Mike back in the 80's. (Mike asked all the dumb questions back then.)  They discuss the mentoring process, what has and hasn't changed in the industry and the upside of having a career in the water treatment industry.

Michael & Bob discuss a situation where a cross connection could have had serious ramifications for the homeowners. Show Notes Don't Get Crossed Up  

Michael Urbans and Marianne Metzger of Resin Tech Inc. discuss the importance of a water test prior to treatment and the correct methodology for collecting a water sample.  Show Notes Test to Impress

Mike Urbans and Ted Begg of Purolite take a deep dive into SST resins - Shallow Shell Technology or Salt Savings Technology.  Yes, it costs more but the payback is fast and it's a way to distinguish your company against the competition.  The show notes and transcript are available for this podcast. Transcript - Upgrade Your Resin Show Notes Upgrade Your Resin

Mike and Denise discuss product substitutions to consider when you don't have or can't find the product you need for a job. Show Notes Substitution Solutions

Listen to Mike and Bryon Maze of Harvey Salt and learn about the most important ingredient for a water softener.  We have solar salt, salt pellets, cube salt, the list goes on and on.  What are you offering your customers? Show Notes Is Salt Really Just Salt?

In this podcast Mike and Denise discuss whether a softener, filter, UV or chemical feed system should be replaced or repaired. Show Notes Repair It or Replace It?

Why is resin in short supply and costing more?  Why don't we manufacture anion resin in the US? Cindy Gresham of Thermax discusses these topics from the manufacturer's point of view.  She and Mike Urbans warn - Get Ready For Christmas Now!     Show Notes Surviving the COVID Infected Supply Chain

Mike interviews Christine, co-owner of MVP Plumbing and former hair color specialist.  Discover how poor water quality can affect hair color and why Christine is passionate about the water treatment industry.  Show Notes OMG My Hair Turned Green!  

In this podcast Mike and Denise discuss the advantages of using ozone systems vs. other popular options such as chemical feed and air systems.  Show Notes Is Your Filter Getting Enough Ozone in its Diet?

Mike and a special guest speaker, Bennett Buchsieb, discuss MetSorb® HMRG.  MetSorb® is a unique adsorbent made of titanium oxide.  Applications include arsenic, heavy metals and select radiologicals. Show Notes MetSorb HMRG Powerful Metals Media

Mike discusses the various "cheat sheets" he uses when designing, troubleshooting or updating residential and commercial/industrial water treatment systems.  Show Notes - Are You Cheating Enough?

Is your company a member of a professional association? Are you a Certified Water Specialist?  Mike and Candice Wentling of Certified Action  https://www.certifiedaction.com/ discuss their experience and the benefits of joining the national Water Quality Association and regional associations.   Show Notes Dare to Belong!

Get the details on a new media! Mike and Derek French of Wateropolis discuss Cerapure-MAC, a combination of manganese dioxide, lead free copper-zinc alloy, and carbon.  It removes iron, manganese & hydrogen sulfide.  Not only that - it's bacteriostatic and filters down to 10-micron.  Show Notes Cerapure-MAC   

In this episode Mike goes over a list of tools which every water treatment technician should have in the work truck. Show Notes - The Tool List

Michael discusses how to troubleshoot filters and how to deal with their idiosyncrasies.  

How do you troubleshoot a residential water softener? Listen to this podcast to brush up on your water softener trouble shooting skills. Add to the conversation and let us know if we've missed something!  Download the  Show Notes Trouble in the Basement - Water Softeners

In this episode Mike and Ted Begg, of Purolite Company, further the discussion about dealkalization. Show Notes Topics include: Boiler Feed Water Alkalinity Removing Alkalinity from Residential Water Chloride Removal Using Weak Acid Cation Resin Anion Capacity PRSM by Purolite

Mike and his guest, Ted Begg of Purolite Company, discuss why a pH shift occurs when treating water with strong base anion resin. Ted breaks down how and why this happens. Show Notes Get Down With Anion Part 1

If improperly applied, the media used to remove radiological contaminants from water can become radioactive!  Mike discusses best practices when treating radiological contaminants from water.  Show Notes When You're Hot You're Not!  

Organic substances can have complex molecular structures making their removal from domestic water supplies a difficult and sometimes frustrating challenge. However, specialized anion ion exchange resins can be used to effectively remove the unwanted water stains, tastes and orders.  Show Notes Setting The Organic Trap

The employee shuffle - transitioning an employee to a new position!  Mike interviews a well drilling employee who successfully transitioned from the well drilling rig to full time water treatment salesman.  Listen to this frank conversation sprinkled with pearls of wisdom for employees and owners. 

It's time to lighten up!  Hear about some of the unusual, awkward, and funny situations which Mike, Denise and their customers have experienced over the years.  Be prepared for a good laugh or two.  Adult content.

Of all the resins used in water treatment, cation or softener resins are, by far, the most popular. But it isn't one size fits all. Mike and Denise discuss the various types of cation and how they are applied. Fine mesh, crosslinking, shallow shell, uniform particle size, etc.Episode 18 Show Notes - Is it High Capacity Resin or Not?