Podcasts about Sewerage

We talk with Councilmember Eugene Green about the Blue Green Corridors project in Gentilly and about the Sewerage and Water Board's struggles.

* Eugene Green on the S&WB: "The bottom line is they have to do better" * The Downtown Development District has launched “Activate Downtown,” a new program to try and fill vacant properties around downtown New Orleans. We'll get the details

* We talk with Council President JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board's struggles and what he'd like to see change come August 1st when the city gets more control. * We'll continue to discuss pumping failures during the flooding over the weekend. We'll do a little Pumping and Drainage 101 with engineer HJ Bosworth.

We talk with Council President JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board's struggles and what he'd like to see change come August 1st when the city gets more control.

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is currently facing intense public and political scrutiny following severe weekend flash flooding, ongoing infrastructure construction battles, and upcoming legal and legislative shifts.

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is currently facing intense public and political scrutiny following severe weekend flash flooding, ongoing infrastructure construction battles, and upcoming legal and legislative shifts. Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection. His office shared preliminary findings from the Washington, D.C. medical examiner confirming the cause of death as a tear in his aorta stemming from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Horn Island, Mississippi, is the subject of an intensive active death investigation. Local law enforcement believes Wells may have drowned accidentally, but his family, high-profile civil rights leaders, and community members have raised serious doubts and are demanding transparency. The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is currently facing intense public and political scrutiny following severe weekend flash flooding, ongoing infrastructure construction battles, and upcoming legal and legislative shifts. Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection. His office shared preliminary findings from the Washington, D.C. medical examiner confirming the cause of death as a tear in his aorta stemming from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection. His office shared preliminary findings from the Washington, D.C. medical examiner confirming the cause of death as a tear in his aorta stemming from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is currently facing intense public and political scrutiny following severe weekend flash flooding, ongoing infrastructure construction battles, and upcoming legal and legislative shifts. Dr. Markalain Dery, an infectious disease physician, epidemiologist, and Chief Innovation Officer at Access Health Louisiana, joins Scoot to talk about cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis that triggers severe, "explosive" watery diarrhea and is currently spreading rapidly across the United States. The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Horn Island, Mississippi, is the subject of an intensive active death investigation. Local law enforcement believes Wells may have drowned accidentally, but his family, high-profile civil rights leaders, and community members have raised serious doubts and are demanding transparency.

* What happened with flooding in parts of New Orleans over the weekend? * The ceasefire with Iran is over, but officials are working to get peace talks going again. We get the latest on the war with Iran

Heavy rains and "human error" played a part in street flooding in parts of New Orleans over the weekend. Randy Heyman, executive director of the Sewerage and Water Board, joins us to explain what happened.

Street flooding is an all too common occurrence in New Orleans, and it happened in parts of the city on Saturday. We talk with Mid-City resident Laura Yager about the work her and some of her friends do to clean catch basins in their neighborhood.

The MMSD commission chair explains what lies ahead for the audit of the district and the company that runs its wastewater treatment plants.

The system for dealing with stormwater in New Orleans is hundreds of years old and isn't getting any younger. The Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO)'s maintenance budget is short, more than $20 million a year, and that gap is only going to get bigger as a tax to address it expires next year.Public officials, experts and advocates all agree a stormwater fee is needed.Coastal desk reporter Eva Tesfaye joins to explain what exactly a stormwater fee means for residents and what's being considered. Economic developers are often touting the numbers on how many jobs various projects might create. But we often don't hear any follow-up. Do these projects actually deliver on what they say they will for our economy? That's where the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in. It's recently released an analysis looking at the hard numbers around job growth in Louisiana's industrial construction sector.Robby Habans, research scientist, with the Blanco research center at ULL joins us with more.This Thursday, Louisiana's Old Governor's Mansion in Baton Rouge presents “After Huey: The Elusive Road to Reform.” The lecture dives into the history of Huey Long's political protégés in the 90 years since Long was in office. Former Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne will connect the original Kingfish with the people who have tried to copy his strategies. Dardenne joins us with more. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

* Why is the S&WB's new $300 million power complex already unreliable? * 10 takes on the Saints before training camp * There's a new head of the Mardi Gras Guide. Here's his story * Would you want a car without all the bells and whistles we see nowadays? * How enforcing traffic laws is a key part of reducing crime

* The City Council grilled the Sewerage and Water Board over the power failures during Arthur. We talk to Councilmember Aimee McCarron about what they learned. * The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. We'll break down that ruling and the others with David Schultz, a professor of political science at law at Hamline University.

The City Council grilled the Sewerage and Water Board over the power failures during Arthur. We talk to Councilmember Aimee McCarron about what they learned.

Contractors won't be appointed to begin major sewerage works in Broadford and Cooraclare until next year. Both villages were included in the Government's €50m pilot wastewater programme in 2024, which aims to connect unsewered settlements to the network. Uisce Éireann has confirmed consultants will finalise designs for the projects by September. Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney at the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Head of Asset Management Seán Laffey says progress is being made.

* Tulane recently announced major plans to transform the old Charity Hospital into a national bioscience hub. We'll get all the details from Tulane president Michael Fitts. * What happened with the Sewerage and Water Board's new substation during Arthur? We'll check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about what we know.

What happened with the Sewerage and Water Board's new substation during Arthur? We check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about what we know.

Contractors won't be appointed to begin major sewerage works in Broadford and Cooraclare until next year. Both villages were included in the Government's €50m pilot wastewater programme in 2024, which aims to connect unsewered settlements to the network. Uisce Éireann has confirmed consultants will finalise designs for the projects by September. Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney at the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Head of Asset Management Seán Laffey says progress is being made.

The slow pace of construction in the French Quarter has been hurting businesses. We'll talk to Councilmember Freddie King about what he's hearing, from the Sewerage and Water Board and his constituents.

Mayor Moreno's new PUMPS task force on the Sewerage and Water Board starts meeting this week to work on changes and reforms. We get into it with Councilmember Aimee McCarron.

* Mayor Moreno's new PUMPS task force on the Sewerage and Water Board starts meeting this week to work on changes and reforms. We'll get into it with Councilmember Aimee McCarron. * We talk with Michael Vinsanau, Director of Public Information for St. Tammany Parish, about a tornado warning in the area.

It's Thursday, and that means it's time to talk politics with The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate's Stephanie Grace. Today, we hear why New Orleans is gaining access to unspent Katrina money from FEMA. We also learn about Mayor Moreno's recent win: bringing the Sewerage and Water Board under more city control. A sports medicine physician has opened one of the world's first clinics and treatment centers specifically for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at the Fascia Institute. Also known as EDS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affects the body's connective tissues, often categorized by loose skin, unstable joints and hypermobility.The doctor at the helm of the new clinic, Dr. Jacques Courseault, tells us more about the condition, why it often goes undiagnosed and how to treat it.The new documentary “GASLIT” explores how communities along the Gulf Coast are impacted by liquified natural gas export terminals. Academy Award winner and activist Jane Fonda travelled throughout Texas and Louisiana, meeting and talking with the various people who have concerns about the expansion of the industry. She met with shrimpers, cattle farm workers, former oil workers and “reluctant activists” to learn how they are banding together to protect the coastlines. The film's director, Katie Camosy, joins us with more.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

* Changes to NOLA justice system will "adversely impact delivery of justice" * Did the legislature add a number of unnecessary regulations to business? * Why Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes * The Sewerage and Water Board says they're in a better position than previous years * Redistricting, Clerk of Court battle dominated legislative session * Athletes are more vocal about mental health. Some fans are weaponizing that

* We'll talk with Kaitlin Tymrak, Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about how they've prepared for hurricane season. * One of the things legislature approved was a bill reshaping the New Orleans court system. What will its impacts be? We'll talk to Rafael Goyeneche, the president of the Metropolitan Crime Commission.

We'll talk with Kaitlin Tymrak, Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about rusty discharge bells and rusty discharge bells and how they've prepared for hurricane season.

Councilmember Eugene Green wants the Sewerage and Water Board to speed up its work on cleaning catch basins. We talk with him about his concerns and the possibility of getting state assistance.

* “Out of 4,500 federal statutes, I haven't found one that says falling in love was a federal offense,” former Mayor LaToya Cantrell's lawyer argued. We'll bring you the latest on the case against her with Doug Sunseri * Councilmember Eugene Green wants the Sewerage and Water Board to speed up its work on cleaning catch basins. We'll talk with him about his concerns and the possibility of getting state assistance.

New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell joins us to discuss the mess with the clerk of court - and what he says is a bizarre situation - and what's up with the Sewerage and Water Board.

Stephanie Hilferty joins Tommy to talk about her bill and what would happpen with the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board.

Joseph Blackman sat down with Ignatius Jean, the Executive Director of CAWASA, to discuss the complex landscape of regional water management across the Caribbean. Ignatius Jean detailed CAWASA's vital role in supporting 12 Caribbean water utilities through networking, training, and strategic partnerships with organizations like the Caribbean Development Bank and UN Habitat. The conversation explored the geographic diversity of the region—ranging from desalination in the north to mountainous surface water in the south—and the governance hurdles utilities face when balancing political demands for access with the reality of aging infrastructure. Key talking points included the development of the Caribbean Water Utilities Insurance Composite to build resilience, the impact of climate change on water scarcity, and the urgent need to integrate new technologies like SCADA and AI through professional certification. Ignatius Jean also addressed the workforce challenge of attracting young talent to a rewarding field where the mission of public health often outweighs the competition of higher-paying industries. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Aimee McCarron joins Tommy to talk about the latest issues in City Council of New Orleans.

The Sewerage and Water Board has successfully plugged the broken pipe that was leaking wastewater into the Industrial Canal. We'll get an update on the situation with Kaitlin Tymrak, the Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board.

* Insurance has been an ongoing issue in the state. What has the legislature been working on this year? How are the reforms from last year going? We'll talk to Commissioner Tim Temple about it. * The Sewerage and Water Board has successfully plugged the broken pipe that was leaking wastewater into the Industrial Canal. We'll get an update on the situation * We'll talk to CBS military analyst Jeff McCausland for the latest on the war with Iran, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the rest of the Middle East.

MMSD manages the wastewater and flood prevention for 29 Milwaukee communities. The system is being maxed out from a week of storms and flooding.

* Improvements needed at the Sewerage and Water Board, not status quo * Sidney Torres: Night and day difference working with Moreno administration * What to know and do when your allergies are acting up * How is crime in New Orleans compared to last year? * Is making it a crime to sleep on the streets the right or wrong move? * There are 5 amendments on the ballot next month. What you need to know

Will the New Orleans City Council get more control over the Sewerage and Water Board? State Representative Stephanie Hilferty's bill is up for debate today. We'll talk with her about it.

* Crime is down in New Orleans compared to last year. How much of that can we credit to local and federal cooperation? We'll see what former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas thinks. * Will the New Orleans City Council get more control over the Sewerage and Water Board? State Representative Stephanie Hilferty's bill is up for debate today. We'll talk with her about it.

Checking in with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board, French Quarter Fest, and what else is going on around New Orleans.

* We'll check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board, French Quarter Fest, and what else is going on around New Orleans. * The carbon capture debate has been heating up in the legislative session. We'll go over what carbon capture is and why it's become a big fight in Louisiana with Greg Upton, the executive director of LSU's Center for Energy Studies.

Checking in with Kaitlin Tymrak, the interim general superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about catch basins and whether they have enough money to do it.

* Humans are set to fly around the moon for the first time in over 50 years with the Artemis II launch! We'll explain what's going on with Jillian Scudder, an astrophysicist at Oberlin College. * We check in with Kaitlin Tymrak, the interim general superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about catch basins and whether they have enough money to do it.

We check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about addressing our infrastructure woes, the Sewerage and Water Board, the budget situation, and more.

* What do we know about addiction, to drugs or alcohol? Are some people more susceptible to it? How can you get help, for a loved one or yourself? We'll spend some time with Dr. Bobby Siggins from LSU Health New Orleans. * We'll check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board, the budget situation, and more.

* We'll check in with New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene Green about the Sewerage and Water Board's plans to address our aging infrastructure. * The CPRA approved their $1.5 billion annual plan to protect our coast. We go over it

This hour, Dave Cohen brings on Kaitlin Tymrak, Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, to explain their plan to address all the water main breaks that have happened recently.

On today's show, Dave Cohen asks, "What scourge would you like St. Patrick to drive out of New Orleans?" Also, Dave has on Kaitlin Tymrak, Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, to explain their plan to address all the water main breaks that have happened recently. Then, Dave is joined by Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, to discuss if Americans are really paying more at a faster rate or if it's just perception. Jeff Nowak, WWL sideline reporter, joins the show to talk about the New Orleans Saints' new running back.

Dave Cohen talks with Kaitlin Tymrak, Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, to explain their plan to address all the water main breaks that have happened recently.

When you’re the CEO or Executive Director of a company, you’re responsible for, well, everything. If the company does well, you’re a genius. If the company does poorly, you’re fired. Typically, the definition of business success is how much money a company makes. And that can be a function of market share. Both of my lunch guests today are executives of major New Orleans companies. Each of these companies has 100% market share. Yes, 100%. Meaning, everybody in New Orleans who uses the products they sell uses their products. One of the companies supplies water, and removes sewerage. It’s called The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. At this point if you’re saying, “Wait up, that’s not actually a private company,” well, you’re kind of right. Kind of. What the sewerage and water board isn’t, is a simple city department, like you find in New York City, Chicago, and Houston. Neither is it a wholly private company contracted by the city, like in Los Angeles or Phoenix. Instead, it’s a hybrid. It’s largely controlled by city politicians – the Mayor automatically serves as the board president – but it operates independently. It is not meant to make a profit, but it has its own revenue separate from city departments, and contracts with for-profit companies to provide some services. In short, it’s a public utility that’s run like a political board but expected to perform like a professional infrastructure company. And sitting on top of this complicated setup is the Executive Director of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, Randy Hayman. If your house or business is hooked up to gas, sometime in 2025 you stopped paying Entergy for it and started paying a company called Delta Utilities. Nobody asked you if you wanted to switch your gas supplier from Entergy to Delta, Entergy just decided to sell off its gas division and Delta Utilities was the company that bought it. Delta Utilities is what’s called a “regulated utility.” Its operations, rates, service quality, and infrastructure investments are regulated by the State. But it’s a private company. Delta Utilities is owned by a private equity firm – Bernhard Capital Partners. It’s set up to serve customers, and to make a profit for its owners. One of the people responsible for administering this complex structure is the Chief Administrative Officer of Delta Utilities, Jeremy Turner. If you live in New Orleans, you’re 100% certain to have a relationship with the Sewerage and Water Board. Even if you have a septic tank in your back yard and you get all your water from your own well, you’re still going to be dependent on the infrastructure that keeps the city’s streets – and your house – free of flood water. And if you don’t have gas at your house, you can be pretty sure your favorite restaurant does. So, one way or another, the Sewerage and Water Board and Delta Utilities are woven into fabric of the everyday life of every person here in New Orleans. In the immortal words of Leslie Neilsen in the movie Airplane, “Good luck. We're all counting on you.” In the movie, that was a running joke, delivered even as the plane was in severe danger of crashing. In New Orleans, we often feel like we’re on the brink of disaster, but unlike Airplane, it’s not a joke. We are, in fact, all counting on Jeremy and Ryan. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.