Podcasts about Sewerage

Tommy talks with New Orleans Councilmember Eugene Green about the Sewerage and Water Board

* It's Hurricane Preparedness Week. How could cuts to NOAA impact the data and forecasts we get for storms and hurricanes? We'll sort it out with LSU climatologist Barry Keim. * We'll check in with Councilmember Eugene Green about the Sewerage and Water Board

We could have some heavy rain in the area the next few days. We get an update on the status of the pumps and the power supply from Steven Nelson, Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board.

* We check back in with State Representative Troy Hebert about how some of his bills to try and address the insurance crisis are doing. * We could have some heavy rain in the area the next few days. We get an update on the status of the pumps and the power supply from Steven Nelson, Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board.

* Which of the Saints draft picks could make an impact this season? * Do we have the money to invest more in the Sewerage and Water Board? * The Sewerage and Water Board is getting ready for the heavy rain coming * Trump has low approval ratings, but those who voted for him don't regret it * Our area could see some heavy rain and flooding the next few days

Tommy talks with New Orleans Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about the Sewerage and Water Board

* Joe Giarrusso on street flooding and the new head of the Sewerage and Water Board * Fewer Louisiana students are getting TOPS scholarships. We check in with Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, the Commissioner of Higher Education, about what can be done to reverse this trend.

* Is the new S&WB director the right person for the job? * How can we stop the brain drain Louisiana is experiencing? * Former councilmember Cyndi Nguyen on coming to America as a child * Will we need to open the Bonnet Carre Spillway? * What happened with the street flooding on the Monday after Easter? * A doctor's experience testifying in Baton Rouge about a smoking bill

Tommy talks to Steve Nelson, General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about the pumps, power supply, and prepping for heavy rain

South Africans flush toilets with drinkable water: a recent study byTeboho Mofokeng, Lecturer in Civil Engineering, UCT looks at the possibility of using seawater instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thursday and that means it's time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate's editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. Today we hear about Speaker Mike Johnson's resistance to a bill that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy – and why he seems to be losing this battle.According to the U.S. Department of Energy, only about 9% of plastics are recycled, and those tend to be low-value, meaning the high costs of recycling doesn't yield good returns. This is because many plastics have chemical additives to make them fire resistant – and nearly impossible to recycle.But one current and one former LSU professor are creating a low-cost way to break down plastics, possibly saving billions of dollars in recycling costs, and helping eliminate billions of tons of plastic pollution.LSU Chemical Engineering Professor Kerry Dooley, the co-inventor, joins us to discuss  this new initiative. The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board is integral to the city's survival, but the name brings images of torn-up streets, long wait times, antiquated power systems, and embarrassing scandals. So why would someone take the job of running such an organization? Ghassan Korban is stepping down from his position as executive director of the Sewerage and Water Board. He joins us to explain why he took on this role, his attempts to modernize the systems during his tenure and what he thinks the organization will need for long-term improvement. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. 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!

The delivery of wastewater treatment systems in Broadford and Cooraclare is expected within the next three to five years. In December 2023, both villages were included in a €50m government pilot scheme to provide infrastructure in unsewered rural areas. The local authority is responsible for delivering the projects in consultation with Uisce Eireann and it's understood the preferred options have been identified for both. Clare County Council Senior Engineer Cyril Feeney says it's an extensive process.

Council contractors have resumed laying pipeline for a sewerage scheme at Lake Roto-kakahi in Bay of Plenty after police last night arrested protesters opposing the work. Eighty officers moved to clear the area, but a top local official says no charges were laid. Maori News Editor Taiha Molyneux has the details.

One of the Wellington region's busiest roads, State Highway Two through the Hutt Valley will be severely disrupted when Wellington Water digs up an aging sewerage pipe that runs under it. Nick James reports.

* Have you gotten a text saying you have an unpaid toll bill? Or that the IRS owes you money? We'll talk about some common scams going around with cyber security expert Alex Hamerstone and how you can spot them * We'll check in with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso for an update on the Sewerage and Water Board, why we got a boil water advisory, and how work on the new substation is going.

Tommy talks with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso on the Sewerage and Water Board and the security of the city

In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch highlight Dakota Research's launch and recent job changes, including Viktoras Vatinas joining Julius Baer as Head of Private Investments and Andre Koo Jr. founding K8 Capital, a hybrid venture capital and private credit firm in New York. In RIA/FA M&A updates, Corient Private Wealth acquired Geller & Company, adding $10.4B in assets, while RBC Wealth Management and Ashton Thomas Private Wealth expanded their teams with significant acquisitions. Institutional coverage featured the Miami Beach Fire & Police Pension Fund's real estate manager search, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans' recent equity and fixed income manager hires, and CCCERA's RFP for investment consulting services. Investment updates included TCDRS committing $100M to Pathlight Capital Evergreen Fund and LACERS allocating over $200M across private equity, private credit, and real estate funds. Fundraising news highlighted Colbeck Capital closing its flagship fund at $700M, Sagard launching an evergreen private equity fund for Canadian investors, and Sky Island Capital surpassing its $225M target with a $300M close for its second private equity fund. Stay tuned for more institutional and fundraising insights in upcoming episodes! 

Ghassan Korban, the Executive Director of the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board, joined Tommy. Korban broke down what people should know about NOLA's S&WB's handling of the winter storm and previewed what's next.

Tyler Antrup, an urban planner focused on climate adaptation and water management, a professor at Tulane School of Architecture, and a member of the Sewerage and Water Board, joins John to discuss the complex water challenges facing New Orleans. From green infrastructure to mitigate flooding to the creeping threat of saltwater intrusion into drinking water systems, Tyler shares insights on adapting urban environments to the realities of climate change. They explore the evolving dynamics between stormwater management, subsidence, and sea level rise, as well as the critical role of community-based organizations in driving innovation.

* Kyle Monti is from Luling and has grown Haptech, Inc from a big idea to a leading haptic innovator in New Orleans. 2024 was Haptech's biggest year, landing $11.5 million in U.S. military research and development projects and moving their inventions from prototype to product after a decade of local engineering * We'll talk with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about the Sewerage and Water Board taking control of the whole drainage system

William Daniel, Director of Water and Sewerage, shares heartfelt Holiday greetings on the 11th day of the 12 Days of Shreveport!Learn more at www.shreveportlawater.gov

* The Sewerage and Water Board has made some big improvements in recent years when it comes to instituting boil water advisories for large parts of the city. We talk with Executive Director Ghassan Korban about how they've managed it and what they're still working on. * The college football transfer portal opens up on Monday...which LSU players are entering...and what positions could the Tigers target to add guys?

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The Government claims it's working to deliver sewerage schemes for two Clare communities "as quickly as possible" but says it understands the frustration of locals. It's almost a year since it was confirmed that Broadford and Cooraclare would be included in a €50 million scheme to connect unsewered settlements to wastewater treatment services. Speaking in the Seanad this week, Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley has called out the Department of Housing for failing to provide a progress update and has accused officials of "putting a dead hand" on the projects. Responding to Senator Dooley on behalf of Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien, Senator Pippa Hackett says developments like these take time.

Further uncertainty over plans for a newly proposed wastewater treatment plant for North Clare have been described as extremely frustrating. Uisce Eireann is planning to build a new treatment plant to serve both Ennistymon and Lahinch,and although an initial completion date was set for 2029, the utillity has confirmed to Clare FM that this can no longer be garaunteed. The project is currently at the preliminary design phase and will require several environmental, site , modelling and marine surveys before progressing to the next stage. Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says the situation is frightening.

Tommy talks with Ghassan Korban, Executive Director of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board

* The Sewerage and Water Board has a plan to get rid of toxic lead pipes in New Orleans * Tommy's Weekend Winners with JR

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The EPA is demanding Uisce Éireann expedites upgrades to sewerage infrastructure in Clare amid significant human health and biodiversity concerns. A new report published by the organisation today found that raw sewerage continues to be discharged from Ballyvaughan and Kilkee every single day, while Lahinch's Wastewater Treatment Plant failed to meet EU standards. Kilmihil's WWTP has been named on a priority list, meaning upgrade works must be carried out urgently to prevent harm to local waterbodies. As it stands, Uisce Éireann is hoping to deliver new WWTPs in Kilkee and Ballyvaughan by 2027 and in Lahinch by 2029. Senior EPA Wastewater Inspector Caroline Murphy has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that projects in this county require a renewed sense of urgency.

Harry is the Fluidized Bed Incinerator Operator at Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority in New Jersey. We chat about all things incineration and what he did leading up to his current position. We also chat about his involvement with his local WEF association and how his involvement has widened his skillsets. We cover topics like biosolids and the history of inceneration. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/public-works-podcast--3064636/support.

Tommy talks with Ghassan Korban, Executive Director of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board

Talking stormwater management and how we can design our neighborhoods...and our own properties...to better handle water Checking in with Councilmember Eugene Green about what he's learned about how the Sewerage and Water Board did during Francine and what he thinks needs to change

Checking in with Ghassan Korban, the Executive Director of the Sewerage and Water Board about what went right...what went wrong...and what lessons they can take for next time The Army Corps of Engineers has begun construction on an underwater sill in the Mississippi River. We'll get an update on the saltwater intrusion this year

Tommy checks in with New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso

Recapping what we've learned how Entergy and the Sewerage and Water Board performed during and after Francine Taking one last look back at the Saints beat down of the Cowboys. Who's impressed you the most so far? And looking ahead to the upcoming Eagles game with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak.

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Tommy checks in with Ghassan Korban, the Executive Director of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board

Tommy talks with New Orleans City Councilmember JP Morrell

Tommy talks with New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso

Tommy talks with Ghassan Korban, Executive Director of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board

Tommy talks with New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso

Tommy spends some time with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso talking about the Sewerage and Water Board and catch basins. After that, we get our weekly Monday Morning Markets segment with Mark Rosa

We saw a creative Saints offense against the Panthers Is the Sewerage and Water Board ready for a tropical system? Breaking down LSU's closer-than-expected game against Nicholls Why are two astronauts stuck in space until February? These are just some of what Tommy talked about Monday morning. Plus, of course, getting the latest on the tropical system in the Gulf.

Urban issues correspondent Bill McKay looks at one of our most vital - but overlooked - pieces of infrastructure: sewerage. 

Tommy talks with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board and catch basins and about what's going on with short-term rental exceptions. Before that, in the first half, Tommy talks about kids getting sick with the school year underway. When should they stay home? When is it okay to send them back to school? When should you take them to the doctor?

First up, Tommy talks with Deuce McAllister about the Saints. In the second half, Tommy turns to JP Morrell and talks about ankle monitoring and the Sewerage and Water Board.

Tommy talks with WWL Louisiana investigative reporter Mike Perlstein

A Gentilly woman's Sewerage and Water Board bill went from $100 a month to thousands of dollars. What is going on?  Tommy tries to find out. After that, we get our weekly financial advice segment, Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa  

Deuce McAllister on players' mindset going into the first game Will New Orleans set up real-time ankle monitoring for juveniles? The cost of the American Dream keeps going up. Why? Why do billing issues continue to plague the Sewerage & Water Board? How does LSU match up against USC?  

Tommy kicks off the 7am hour with a conversation about renewable energy in Louisiana. Then he gets some updates from New Orleans Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about the Sewerage and Water Board and short-term rentals.