The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.
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The Water Values Podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone interested in gaining knowledge and insights about water-related issues. Hosted by the knowledgeable and engaging David, this podcast brings together a diverse range of experts in the field who provide valuable perspectives on topics related to water treatment, reuse, infrastructure, equity, and access. Each episode is filled with thought-provoking discussions that delve deep into the complexities of water management and offer fresh perspectives on how to address these challenges.
One of the best aspects of The Water Values Podcast is its wide range of topics and guests. From utility optimization to moonshot missions, each episode covers a different aspect of water management and provides listeners with a wealth of information and learning opportunities. The guests invited by David are experts in their respective fields, offering unique insights that help broaden our understanding of water-related issues. The show's deep coverage and thorough exploration of these topics make it incredibly valuable for anyone interested in the future of our water system.
While The Water Values Podcast is undoubtedly a great show, one minor drawback is that sometimes the discussions can be too general. As someone working in the field or with specific knowledge about water infrastructure or treatment, there may be a desire for more specific information on certain topics. However, it's important to note that time constraints may limit the level of detail that can be covered in each episode.
In conclusion, The Water Values Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone looking to expand their understanding of water treatment, infrastructure, equity, and access. David's skillful hosting allows guests to share their expertise freely while creating bridges for listeners to follow along. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in gaining insights into our water system and its future.
Erik Hromadka, CEO of publicly listed Global Water Technologies, Inc., discusses Global Water Technologies' participation in XPRIZE challenges and gives a first-person account of the efforts to bolster a levee and prevent flooding in Indianapolis. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the recent cybersecurity breaches at U.S. utilities. 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…
Kevin Kluge, the Water Conservation Manager for Austin Water down in Austin, Texas, details the water conservation plan reporting paradigm that he and Austin Water have developed. Kevin covers leading and lagging metrics, developing and refining a novel reporting framework, and much more. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the California Public Utility Commission's updated water utility acquisition policy. 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…
Laura Underwood, Director of Digital Water Services for Locus Technologies, provides a fantastic discussion of digitalization benefits on water systems' compliance performance. Laura offers her unique insights and fresh perspectives in this great interview. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment, addressing Bluefield Research's new analysis on data centers' water use. 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…
Food anthropologist turned water sommelier Michael Mascha provides an engaging discussion of premium waters—origins, taste profiles, market challenges, and where the premium water sector is headed. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing Bluefield Research's upcoming water market report. 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 haven't…
Former FERC and Pennsylvania PUC Commissioner, Rob Powelson now serves as President and CEO of the National Association of Water Companies. He sits down to discuss water utility workforce development, the impact of AI on the water utility workforce, and the job opportunities the water sector offers. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the federal funding cliff. 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…
Austin Alexander, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Xylem, returns to the show to discuss the unique partnership between Xylem and Amazon that saves water in Monterrey and Mexico City. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment discussing Bluefield Research's recent analysis of water rates. 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…
Alex Fuglesang, Founder and CEO of Flocean, provides Flocean's origin story and a look at Flocean's amazing technology. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment discussing Bluefield Research's brand new report on the agriculture 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 the emails coming and please rate, review and subscribe to The Water Values Podcast on Apple Podcasts if you haven't done so already. And don't…
Victor Atkins, 1898 & Co.'s Director of Critical Infrastructure Security Consulting Services, presents a compelling case for utility cyber-preparedness ahead of the World Cup being held soon in North America, largely in the United States. Victor provides concrete examples of threat actors, instances of prior attacks, actionable cyber-preparedness steps for critical infrastructure providers, and much more. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment with the latest on data centers and water use. 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…
Kevin Gast, Chairman and CEO of VVater, discusses VVater's water treatment solution, the go-to-market verticals the technology serves, and much more in this phenomenal interview. Plus, Reese Tisdale gives us a Top Ten water issues list to look out for in 2026. 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 haven't done so…
Bluefield Research President & CEO Reese Tisdale deftly answers the questions that defined water in 2025. He provides insights on what happened in the water sector this year and uses that context to peek ahead at what's in store for 2026. 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 haven't done so already.…
Hiep Le, CEO of The Turing AI Corporation, addresses digital solutions for water utilities and industrial facilities. Plus, Reese Tisdale gives us the lowdown on the biggest water news of October: the American Water–Essential Utilities merger. 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 haven't done so already. And don't forget to tell…
Joe Whitworth, The Freshwater Trust's President and CEO, provides a phenomenal interview on the power of automation and data to achieve better environmental outcomes. Through quantified conservation, The Freshwater Trust delivers better, faster, and cheaper environmental outcomes. Plus, Reese Tisdale recaps UN Climate Week and Sciens Water's Rethinking Water 2025 event. 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…
Alon Tavor, CEO of IDE Technologies Group, provides a deep dive into desalination and provides valuable insights on water use. In this episode, Reese Tisdale also returns with a Bluefield on Tap segment, breaking down Bluefield's latest analysis of capital improvement plans and CAPEX spending trends across water and wastewater utilities. 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…
Jim Good, Founder and President of Parkview Advisors (and longtime water sector veteran), relays his tips and insights on the water sector start-up lifecycle. Plus, Reese Tisdale is back for a Bluefield on Tap segment that delves into recent trends relevant to federal expenditures on water. 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…
Leofwin Clark, Education Director for the Water Collaborative Delivery Association, takes us on a journey from the inception of collaborative design up through present day, and highlights unique aspects of the different flavors of collaborative design. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses Bluefield's recent research covering upcoming water investments and use in data centers in our Bluefield on Tap segment. 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,…
Shimon Constante returns to The Water Values Podcast by filling us in on disinfection in the Latin American markets for water reuse. I've always found Latin America to be intriguing, and Shimon provides great details and examples for how disinfection in water reuse is playing out in Latin America. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses the latest research on the investor-owned utilities market in our Bluefield on Tap segment. 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…
OptiRTC CEO David Rubinstein brings his A game to discuss how smart stormwater systems improve outcomes for communities. Plus, Reese Tisdale comes on for a Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the ten-year forecast for water and wastewater treatment CAPEX. 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 haven't done so already. And don't…
Rod McNelly, Vice President and General Manager of Water Solution and Services Segment for North America with Xylem, shares insights on water use in data centers and microelectronics manufacturing gleaned over his 38 years in the industrial water industry. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses the recently released American Society of Civil Engineers infrastructure grades for water, wastewater and stormwater in our Bluefield on Tap segment. 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…
Veteran water well driller Jack Clark explains his innovative approach to the water well drilling industry and the practical aspects of water well drilling. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses a potential blockbuster transaction for the water industry in our Bluefield on Tap segment. 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 haven't done so…
Two 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 the…
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 water privatization Why England's water rates skyrocketed after privatization but electric, gas and telephone utilities all fell Why the United States has a predominantly publicly owned system of water utilities (in contrast to predominantly privately owned electric, gas and telephone utilities) Why English regulation of water utilities has struggled Why high leveraging and capital structure of English water utilities created problems How poor regulation created capital structure problems and low water quality problems Typical capital structure of U.S. utilities Why most U.S. utilities capital structure typically has 40-50% equity despite debt being the cheaper capital Why interest rates for debt and equity capital increase as debt's share of the capital structure increases What ringfencing is Branko's thoughts on fixing the English regulatory scheme An overview of how water concessions work A brief history of Enron's foray into private water Why market fragmentation is holding U.S. water systems back Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Branko's LinkedIn profile Branko's website 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 haven't done so already. And don't forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don't forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
Reese 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…
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: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this…
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…
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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: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this…
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…
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: Resources…
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: Resources and links…
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: Resources…
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: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
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…
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,…
Bluefield's industrial water experts breakdown their recent analysis of 35 large U.S. cities with climate action plans which evaluates greenhouse emissions, energy use, reduction strategies, and water management positions. This discussion provides insight into why more U.S. cities are not developing climate action plans but also the variation in approaches for those cities with mitigation…
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…
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 success What asset management…
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,…
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 is What supercritical water oxidation does (hint:…
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 is What supercritical water oxidation does (hint:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 space The policy background driving onsite reuse…
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