Podcasts about weftec

Send us a textIn this episode, Angela and Shawn talk with Tristian Bounds, a cochair of WEF's Distributed Water Infrastructure Task Force, who recently presented a paper on the subject at WEFTEC. The conversation covers the goals of the task force, the importance of clear definitions in the industry, various roles within distributed infrastructure, and its associated benefits and challenges. With a focus on resilience, accessibility, and regulatory acceptance, the paper is titled "Distributed Water Infrastructure, Frameworks, and Possibilities" and is available at accesswater.org. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.

Discover the cutting-edge innovations shaping the construction and water management industries as we sit down with Curt Wyman, President of Excel Fluid Group, at WEFTEC. In this episode, Curt highlights game-changing solutions like HDPE Wet Wells and NoVault Pump Station Enclosures, which offer unparalleled durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Heavy Industry Tour Partner

Send us a textDuring our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends and what obstacles they see coming on the road ahead.In this episode, our guests are Adam Link, Executive Director of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), and Alex Gamota, cofounder and CEO of Third-Party Owner (3PO) Networks. Please note that these interviews are presented to you just as they were recorded on the exhibit hall floor at the expo center in New Orleans.If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.

“Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In episode 41 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, is discussing the Operations Challenge with actual participants: Kevin Wegener and Skyler Edmison of the Clean Water Service. Operations Challenge is a premier event for wastewater operators, testing skills in process control, maintenance, laboratory procedures, and more. The Challenge happens first at the State level and then winners of the State Competitions go to the “Super Bowl” of Operations Challenge at WEFTEC where you face 50+ other teams. These events simulate real-world challenges faced in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. Today we want you listeners to hear from the challengers what they learned, the challenges they faced, and how the experience impacted their skills and career.

Send us a textDuring our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends and what obstacles they see coming on the road ahead.Our guests in this episode are Dr. Bob Rubin, Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University, and Dr. Reshmina William, Project and Trial Manager at ISLE Utilities. Please note that these interviews are presented to you just as they were recorded on the exhibit hall floor at the expo center in New Orleans.If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.

Send us a textDuring our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends and what obstacles they see coming on the road ahead. Our guests in this episode are Stuart Coleman, the Executive Director and cofounder of Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations (WAI) in Hawaii, and Dr. Peter Fiske, the Executive Director of the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), located in Washington, D.C.Please note that these interviews are presented to you just as they were recorded on the exhibit hall floor at the expo center in New Orleans.If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.

Gross Wen Technologies reached $15 Million in yearly sales while rolling out in three verticals and getting selected among hundreds of contestant in THE Global Water Hub - aka Singapore.All on the back of a simple, even seemingly simplistic technology: algae-based nutrient removal (and recovery).Oh and did I forget? They profitable from the get-go. What's the secret? Let's find out!More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Gross Wen Technologies' Website: https://algae.com/Connect with Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-gross-39125755/The last time we covered Green Algae on the podcast: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e11-are-you-still-fighting-green-algae-here-s-what-to-do-insteadMy Coverage of WEFTEC: https://youtu.be/UnvaN9ZDjPs

Here are my curated picks from WEFTEC 2024:

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Green Chemistry takes center stage as Rhys and Divya dive into the world of sustainable chemical manufacturing and the importance of the 12 principles from the US EPA. Discover the challenges and potential of market adoption and the exciting developments in green alternatives like Hydrex and bio-based polyacrylamide flocculants. Shift focus to Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes as we explore emerging innovations in ceramic and graphene oxide membranes, and the implications of upcoming EU PFAS restrictions. Don't miss the buzz about the WEFTEC conference in New Orleans, where Bluetech Research is proudly hosting a range of events, including Jamming for Water, the Breakfast Briefing and the Innovators Forum. Reports & Resources:Download the reports on Green Chemistry and UF Membranes from the BlueTech PlatformWEFTEC 2024: Registration --Presented by BlueTech Research®, Actionable Water Technology Market Intelligence. Watch the trailer of Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey. Get involved, and learn more on the website: braveblue.world

It's nice to have friends in high places, and in water, there are few places higher than the presidency of the Water Environment Federation, the core trade body for the wastewater industry. Ifetayo Venner and I got to know each other in 2017 when we both spoke at the opening session of WEFTEC, WEF's annual gathering for the wastewater world, and we spoke in a cavernous room filled with about 5000 pros talking through our stories of how we got into water. Ifetayo's was a lot better than mine, and no surprise. She is an enormously accomplished professional, Past President of WEF and a Senior VP at Arcadis, the massive engineering consultancy. She has led the creation of some very serious projects in wastewater, and I wanted to have her on The Fundamental Molecule to help us understand the role of engineering consultancies in the sector, what the world looks like from her point of view, the opportunities in infrastructure renewal, and of course, her own path through all of it. She really is great. Please enjoy my conversation with Ifetayo Venner.  Subscribe to The Fundamental Molecule here: https://www.burntislandventures.com/the-fundamental-molecule For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamental-molecule/id1714287205

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Send us a textWe're going to WEFTEC! Make your way to booth #2301 and come talk to our experts. We would love to talk with you about your projects, answer your questions, and show you how our products can provide the solutions you're looking for.Angela and I will both be there to talk with you.Who know...you might even end up helping us record a segment for our podcast!Join us October 7-9 in New Orleans!If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.

With WEFTEC a couple of weeks from now, hosts Divya Inna and Rhys Owen dive into the highly anticipated event, which is the largest water industry event in North America, taking place in New Orleans. Join them as they highlight BlueTech Research's top picks for the most impactful presentations and innovations, along with key events not to miss.You'll hear an expert breakdown of the top abstracts submitted to WEFTEC and categorized by the most pressing industry themes like sustainability, PFAS removal, digital innovation, resource recovery, and more. Whether you're attending WEFTEC for the first time or a seasoned attendee, this episode is packed with insights to help you get the most out of the conference.Key Discussion Points:BlueTech Research's analysis of the top 50 WEFTEC abstracts covers themes like water reuse, sludge valorization, and PFAS removal technologies. Download from here.A spotlight on the 2024 Innovation Showcase, featuring seven cutting-edge companies from four continents, presenting breakthrough solutions in AI, PFAS destruction, and rainwater harvesting.Preview of exclusive BlueTech events at WEFTEC, including the Innovation Pavilion, Breakfast Briefing, and the fan-favorite Water Innovation Partners Forum.Don't miss the Jamming for Water event on Saturday, a celebration of music and water industry collaboration.Learn about Croc Tank, a must-see pitch competition featuring the latest technologies from the Innovation Showcase.Connect with usIf you're attending WEFTEC, stop by the BlueTech Research booth #1053A in the Innovation Pavilion for a quick hello or one-on-one chat.Not attending? Stay connected with BlueTech Research for updates and insights from WEFTEC 2024.--Presented by BlueTech Research®, Actionable Water Technology Market Intelligence. Watch the trailer of Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey. Get involved, and learn more on the website: braveblue.world

Ever wondered how to FINALLY use AI right in water tech? Let's find out with this Episode! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣

Earth Observation Science (EOS) is a rapidly growing field, with applications ranging from water risk assessment to sustainability reporting. Satellite data can be used to monitor drought and flood risk, water quality, and leak detection. The market for EOS solutions in the water sector is estimated to reach $2 billion by 2027. Utility and technology providers are increasingly interested in this space. This market potential is explored in detail in BlueTech's newly published report on EOS, which examines the technologies, market size, and key players. The report is especially relevant for municipal leaders, chief technology officers, R&D managers, and sustainability managers.Brine management and zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) are also important topics in the water industry. While the market for these solutions has grown more slowly than expected, the market opportunity is currently estimated at $600 to $800 million.  Technological advancements have led to the development of smaller capacity systems, now being applied in industries like textiles and food & beverage, largely driven by stricter environmental regulations.Another significant aspect of the discussion is the technology shakeout observed since the last report in 2018. Some technologies, such as forward osmosis, have evolved to find new applications outside traditional ZLD use cases, like concentrating fruit juices in the food and beverage industry. For listeners interested in exploring these topics further, the latest reports on Earth Observation Science and Brine Management & ZLD are now available for download. WEFTEC 2024 in New OrleansBlueTech will be hosting several events at WEFTEC, including the Innovation Pavilion and the CrockTank session, where emerging technologies will be showcased.Don't miss the Jamming for Water session on Saturday night, October 5th, and the Client Breakfast Briefing on Tuesday, October 8th.Reports & ResourcesEarth Observation Science Report: Download the ReportBrine Management & ZLD Report: Download the ReportWEFTEC 2024: Registration--Presented by BlueTech Research®, Actionable Water Technology Market Intelligence. Watch the trailer of Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey. Get involved, and learn more on the website: braveblue.world

In this episode of the Blue Notes podcast, the hosts, Rhys and Divya, begin with a discussion about recent technical hiccups Rhys faced and a brief update on Divya's camper van office situation due to a house move. They reflect on their experiences at the Bluetech Forum, highlighting key presentations and personal stories, including Professor Kongjian Yu's talk on China's sponge cities movement and various personal 'Ikigai' stories shared by participants. They also discuss the showcase awards and the innovative companies that stood out, such as WASE and Membrion. The conversation shifts to the Lighthouse Awards, recognizing pioneering water resilience projects, and a sneak peek into future research topics for Bluetech, including PFAS destruction technologies and earth observation science. The hosts wrap up by mentioning upcoming events like WEFTEC and the publication of top abstracts from the event.00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues00:44 Life in a Camper Van01:44 Post Bluetech Forum Reflections03:15 Highlights from Bluetech Forum07:48 Showcase and Lighthouse Awards13:14 Upcoming Research and Events16:03 Conclusion and Farewell--Presented by BlueTech Research, Actionable Water Technology Market Intelligence. Watch the trailer of Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey. Get involved, and learn more on the website: braveblue.world

We have the technology to treat any type of water, so instead of focusing on 'water scarcity,' let's talk about 'water abundance'. - Walid Khoury In the latest episode of the Scaling UP! H2O podcast, we explore how to shift the narrative from "Water Scarcity" to "Water Abundance" with returning guest Walid Khoury, President and CEO of Desalytics. Walid's global perspective on water technology and treatment options provides invaluable insights for water professionals, industry owners, policymakers, and anyone interested in addressing global water challenges. Here are five strategies Walid provides to guide your thinking from the challenges of water scarcity toward the possibilities of water abundance: Embrace Long-Term Thinking and Planning: When addressing water issues or exploring new opportunities, consider both the mid- and long-term impacts. This approach is especially crucial in developing markets where sustainable growth and solutions are essential. Collaborate with Private Industry, Politicians, and Individuals to Achieve SDG 6: While one person cannot change the world, thousands working toward a shared goal can. Walid discusses the vital role these groups play in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which aims to ensure safe and affordable drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene for all. Integrate Innovative Technologies: Embrace the innovative aspects of the water industry by implementing modern technologies and techniques. For instance, Hong Kong began using saltwater in toilets in the 1950s due to a scarcity of freshwater. Today, around 80% of toilets in Hong Kong use saltwater for flushing, which conserves fresh drinking water. Industrial water treaters can harness these advancements to enhance their practices and assist clients in achieving a "water positive" status, surpassing the goal of being "water-neutral." Advocate and Communicate Effectively: Promote water positivity by using language that raises awareness of the options available. Building connections and collaborating with local partners can help address local water challenges more effectively. Expand Your Global Understanding: Walid encourages industrial water treaters to expand their knowledge and experience beyond familiar markets by attending international water conferences and exploring global opportunities. By tuning in to this one-hour episode, you will gain actionable insights and practical knowledge on how to contribute to water abundance, reshape water management strategies, and make a positive impact on both local and global scales. Walid's involvement in the Water Positive Think Tank and his dedication to SDG 6 offers a roadmap for those looking to advance their careers and make a meaningful difference in the water industry. Listen to "364 Water Abundance: A Global Perspective on Water Technology and Treatment Options" and discover how you can be part of the change toward a more sustainable and water-efficient future. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry's most innovative and influential voices!   Timestamps 01:00 - Trace Blackmore invites you to participate in the Global 6K for Water 05:00 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals  7:30 - Get to know Walid Khoury of Desalytics 22:00 - Interview with Walid Khoury on Water Abundance 57:40 - Drop by Drop with James McDonald    Quotes with interview timestamps: “My biggest frustration in our industry is that we use the word ‘water scarcity', but in today's age we have the technology to treat any type of water, so instead of water scarcity we should be talking about ‘water abundance'.” - Walid Khoury "We need to shift the narrative: We have an abundance of water. The question is, how can we effectively use and consume it locally rather than sourcing it from afar?" - Walid Khoury "We have access to a wealth of technologies; the key is in applying them effectively. This makes it an exceptional time to be in the water industry." - Walid Khoury   Connect with Walid Khoury: Phone: +971 56 5362147  Email: walid.khoury@gmail.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/walidkhoury linkedin.com/company/desalytics Think Tank: https://www.linkedin.com/company/water_positive/ Vlog: walidkhoury.com     Links Mentioned Scaling UP! H2O's Free Legionella Resources Page Upcoming Events for Water Professionals  May 18, 2024 The Global 6K for water Episode 230 with Walid Khoury 2024 WEFTEC conference The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses   Tools Mentioned NALCO Water Handbook ChatGPT Complexity.AI   Drop By Drop with James  Do you know what I like to do sometimes? Do you? I like to read the summary of methods and the interferences for water testing. I do! You should hang out at parties with me, I'm a real riot.  Anyway, there is a LOT to be learned by just reading these two sections of a test procedure. For example, did you know the FerroVer method for Total Iron “converts all soluble iron and most insoluble forms of iron in the sample to soluble ferrous iron?” Then the soluble ferrous iron reacts with 1-10 phenanthroline indicator to form an orange color in proportion to the concentration of iron in the sample? The summary said it converts “most insoluble forms of iron,” so right away, I could imagine exceptions to this caveat. Reading the interferences for the Total Iron test, I see that insoluble iron oxides in the sample may require a digestion to make them soluble. I also notice that molybdate at 50 mg/L has no effect on results, but what about over 50 mg/L? That's where the FerroMo Method for Total Iron comes in. I learned all of that by just reading those two little sections of the test procedure. What else is out there waiting to be learned?   2024 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.  

Part 5 - Forum on Circular Water Economy at NYU with WEF: Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! Thanks for joining us for our mini series recorded at the Forum on Circular Water Economy hosted at NYU in partnership with the Water Environment Federation and the NYU Department of Civil and Urban Engineering. In This Mini Series: You'll hear from students attending: Manhattan College Columbia University NYU The University of Missouri Get to know Alma Rocha, a Future Leader Fellowship PhD student at New York University's Silverman Laboratory, and an InFLOW Intern at the Water Environment Federation. At WEF, Alma assists with the WEF INFLOW Program (INtroducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water) and otherworkforce initiatives, prepares material for scholars, connects water industry professionals, plus has led students and young professionals of under-represented backgrounds through the world's largest water conference-WEFTEC. So find out what she has to share about her research on the extracellular antibiotic resistance gene ampR now! Let's get SDG Talking!! Got a good story or want to collaborate? Send us an email at sdgtalkspodcast@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can! And don't forget to check out our Virtual Roundtables on our website! Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Chris Thompson, Vertical Marketing Manager for Water Networks at Xylem, joins Solving Water to provide updates and highlight what's new from Sensus technologies and digital solutions for water, gas and electric customers. Recording at WEFTEC 2022, Thompson shares application examples from customers on how digital solutions are helping water utilities connect data outside of metering, including stormwater and wastewater information, and the importance of interpreting and communicating data both within utilities and throughout the communities they serve. Learn more: https://sensus.com/

Charli Matthews, Founder & CEO of Empowering Brands, which includes Empowering Pumps & Equipment, Empowering Women in Industry, and the Empowering Industry Podcast (hosted by Matthews), sits down with Solving Water host Amanda Holloway at WEFTEC 2022 to discuss her trailblazing career, including: The value and need for mentorship in the water industry Her role in providing empowerment and career development resources for women in the industry How podcasts can elevate stories and educate peers through conversation Much more Explore the Empowering Industry Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowering-industry-podcast-a-production-of/id1506945879 Learn more about Empowering Women in Industry: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/ Visit Empowering Pumps & Equipment: https://empoweringpumps.com/

Austin Alexander, Xylem Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact, joins the show to discuss a new Xylem paper released at WEFTEC 2022, Net Zero: The Race We All Win. With over 80 water and wastewater utilities already setting net-zero and climate-neutrality targets, Alexander explains the water industry's role as a leader on the frontlines of climate change, and what utilities can do today by incorporating goals and measurable targets into their planning to help begin the journey to decarbonization success. Alexander also shares progress from the latest version of Xylem's Sustainability Report, as well as continuing partnerships with NGOs and how Xylem is making an impact around the world through Watermark, its corporate social responsibility program. Learn more about Net Zero: The Race We All Win and read the paper: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/campaigns/net-zero/  

Lindsay Birt, Client Solutions Manager at Xylem, joins the show from WEFTEC 2022 to discuss her role as a leader within InFlow, a program led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) that helps introduce future leaders in water by engaging undergraduate and graduate students across the United States through offering in-person experiences at WEFTEC. Birt shares the process that selects scholars through application for an all-expenses-paid trip to WEFTEC, giving undergraduate and graduate students exposure to the water industry and career opportunities. Birt also explains InFlow's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, and how the program and water industry offers students the chance to tie their passions with meaningful careers that can help solve the world's water challenges. Learn more about WEF's InFlow program: https://www.wef.org/inflow

Xylem CEO Patrick Decker & Hayati Yarkadas, Senior Vice President and President, Europe, Water Infrastructure and Global Services at Xylem, join the show to discuss the current state of water challenges, including aging or underdeveloped infrastructure and climate change. They also share why they take an optimistic point of view when facing these challenges, the importance of building trust, and envisioning a day in a customer's life to help provide solutions. Finally, Yarkadas and Decker discuss their focus on igniting a new generation of leaders in water, approaches to empowering colleagues, and more. Learn more at https://xylem.com/. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2022 in New Orleans.

Patrick Decker is the CEO of Xylem. Xylem is the fourth largest water business in the World and a water and wastewater technology company that's well known for its motto: "Let's solve water." Eleven years ago, almost day for day, ITT spun off its water business to create Xylem. That move itself didn't change much, but the eleven years' journey that followed profoundly reshaped the company and, by extension, many aspects of the Water Industry itself.  Patrick Decker has been leading that transformation for now almost nine years, and in a sometimes very conservative Water Sector, he's bringing much of a fresh breath!  For instance, a couple days ahead of his WEFTEC visit, he shared on social media which days he would attend and invited anyone to come to talk with him at Xylem's booth. And as we'll discuss today, as walking the talk is a critical pillar of his values, he also really had those informal discussions: the perks of being approachable. Does Xylem need the exposure of this podcast? Not at all; they already draw 1 billion people to their campaigns through their partnership with the City Football Group. But I think we all need the inspiration Patrick shares today. Before even recording, he mentioned how he would be worse of a guest than his brilliant colleagues Austin Alexander and Sivan Zamir that already appeared on that microphone. It wasn't humble brag but a sound respect for his team. And during and after recording, he addressed me as a peer in this Water Industry - which arguably I'm by no means, as I would be aware if I was leading a 5 billion business.  What I want to underline here is how inspirational it is to see this kind of Water Leader. We know the challenges ahead, and it's good to see those qualities in the captains of the boats! Patrick was kind enough to stop by my microphone to share this wisdom shot. But he also had to continue his journey, as he was awaited on scene to give his talk, which makes for a short episode today.  As you can imagine, I have dozen more questions that I would love to raise him, and that's where you can help me to provide you with the answers. If you like that first session and enjoy Patrick's answers, share that episode around you. Recommend it to your friends and peers, and come leave me a comment under my LinkedIn post to encourage Patrick to come back! I'm pretty confident that with the right level of support from all of you, I can win him over for a deeper dive. So come one, do it, and I'll meet you on the other side! What's Patrick Decker's Call To Action? Let Us Solve Water!

Forward Water Technologies Vice President Grant Thornley joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share details the company was able to share its technology with a large group of water experts as the company took part in the WEFTEC in New Orleans. Thornley telling Proactive, WEFTEC 2022 is an event where water professionals from around the world showcase the best in water quality education, the latest technologies, and trends. Forward Water discusses its patented forward osmosis solution that they say has the potential to significantly reduce water usage in many industrial use applications. #proactiveinvestors #forwardwatertechnologiescorp #fwtc #tsxv #water #wastewater_treatment

We are going to the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition Conference (WEFTEC)! This is one of the largest conferences in North America that focuses on water and wastewater and we would love to see you there. Angela and I briefly share what it is like preparing for WEFTEC, what you can expect if you attend, and how to get access to all of the schedules, speakers, and exhibitors that make up this massive show. See you in New Orleans!

This week Charli had the pleasure to talk to Regina Higgins. Regina is the Eastern US Reginal Sales Manager for Munipal Markets with Grundfos Pumps Corporation. She's worked in the muni industry for 15 years providing pumping and digital solutions for the entire water cycle—both wastewater & water. Prior to Grundfos, Regina is a three-time author and presenter of technical papers at WEFTEC, as well as developing & implementing a national pump school program.Interview @ 6:32It's tradeshow season!EmpoweringWomen2022 - https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.comEPIC 2022 - https://www.empoweringindustry.com/Charli's Speaking Event ScheduleBe on the lookout for videos from IMTS, TPS, ASPE, LRVS, & WEFTEC that we will be sharingDigital Magazine - https://empoweringpumps.com/digital-edition/Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Charli has a conversation with Steve Smith this week. Steve is the Editor for PHC News at PHCPPros. Hes a confident editor/journalist with strong ability to write and edit print and digital magazines, gather facts, research and analyze issues, identify trends, connect the dots and interview sources to tell clear, concise and compelling stories in print or online. Interview @ 2:52It's tradeshow season!EmpoweringWomen2022 - https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.comEPIC 2022 - https://www.empoweringindustry.com/Charli's Speaking Event ScheduleBe on the lookout for videos from IMTS, TPS, ASPE, LRVS, & WEFTEC that we will be sharingDigital Magazine - https://empoweringpumps.com/digital-edition/Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

Dave Flinton, Xylem Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation, Technology and Product Officer, goes behind the scenes of the process of incubating, developing, and managing various product development lifecycles, the ways in which Xylem has changed its approach to innovation, identifying potential breakthrough technologies both internally and through external partnerships, and how his team works to break down silos in a global corporation to foster collaboration and speed up the process of product development and innovation. Recorded live in October at WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago. Learn more about Xylem Innovation Labs: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/about-xylem/xylem-innovation-labs/

On the 100th episode of Solving Water, host Amanda Holloway is joined by Austin Alexander, Xylem Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact, to discuss how the company is working to operationalize its 2025 Sustainability Goals, including key initiatives such as water scarcity, resiliency, and affordability. Alexander also details how Xylem is helping water utilities take the first steps towards net-zero, and how the company works with partners to offer climate adaptation and resiliency solutions in communities around the world. Recorded live in October at WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago. Learn more about Xylem's sustainability goals and read the 2020 Sustainability Report here: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/sustainability

Matt Latino, Xylem Vice President of Investor Relations, joins Solving Water to shed light on his role and approach to communicating with the investment community. Latino shares his thoughts on what investors look for in companies today, the growing mainstream spotlight on the water industry and how Xylem's focus on sustainability and digital transformation has contributed to the company's value. Recorded live in October at WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago. Learn more about Xylem investor relations: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/investors/ 

Jay Johnson, Xylem Global Product Manager for Adaptive Mixers, joins the show to discuss all of the steps that make up the product development process, the unique benefits of Xylem's adaptive mixing technology offerings, the new rental offering of the Flygt 4220 Compact Adaptive Mixer from Xylem Rental Solutions, why you would want to rent a mixer, and more. Recorded live in October at WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago. Learn more about Xylem adaptive mixing technology: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/brands/flygt/ Learn more about the Flygt 4220 Compact Adaptive Mixer available for rent: https://info.xyleminc.com/act-ren-mixers.html

Adam McNeil, Director of Sales, Treatment, for Xylem and Ralph Franco, Xylem Applications Engineer Manager, Treatment, North America, return to the show to discuss how their approach to solving customer challenges in water treatment has changed over the last two years, the future of digital transformation in water utilities, water reuse technology and more. Recorded live in October at WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago. Watch WEFTEC 2021 presentations featuring Xylem experts on-demand now: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/about-xylem/newsroom/weftec-2021/

Stephen Clark, Global Product Manager for Intelligent Solutions at Xylem, shares his thoughts on the move to integrated, smart products and solutions, and how he goes about creating offerings that help solve ongoing customer challenges. Clark discusses industry trends in technology and how smart solutions need to work for customers through understanding pain points, establishing partnerships, and developing innovative solutions that are not only smart, but get to the root of customer challenges. Recorded live in October at WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago. Watch WEFTEC 2021 presentations featuring Xylem experts on-demand now: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/about-xylem/newsroom/weftec-2021/

Joe Vesey, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Xylem, makes his second Solving Water appearance to discuss ongoing takeaways and what's changed at Xylem since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company's emphasis on digital transformation in the water industry, the value of simplifying the customer experience, and the continued importance of Watermark, Xylem's corporate social responsibility program. Recorded live in October at WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago. Watch WEFTEC 2021 presentations featuring Xylem experts on-demand now: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/about-xylem/newsroom/weftec-2021/

Episode 59 brings together the four editors of Pumps & Systems magazine - managing editor and podcast host Drew Champlin, editor Jennifer King, production manager Amy Hyde and associate editor Evi Arthur. Get to know us as we also share some key articles in the December 2021 issue. This will be a staple going forward as the Pumps & Systems monthly issue is released on the first of each month. Here, we talk about 10 to Watch, a December staple in its third year. We also discuss the vibe as the industry returned to in-person trade shows such as EASA and WEFTEC. We hit on three key articles in the issue as well. The December issue has a main focus on pump system optimization. Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on all platforms. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

George Hawkins, Founder and CEO of Moonshot Missions, and his wife Natalie Hawkins, COO of Moonshot Missions, join the show to talk about the latest updates and trends in the water industry and their shared vision for what's on the horizon, including the need to transform the industry, how to help utilities identify and overcome barriers to adopting new technologies, upcoming infrastructure funding, a recap of recent Moonshot Missions projects, and more. Recorded live in October at WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago. Learn more about Moonshot Missions: https://www.moonshotmissions.org/

Live from WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago, Brian Geegan, Director of Marketing for Xylem Rental and Service Solutions, and Kristen King, Director of Marketing for Xylem Water Utilities, join the show to discuss the art and science behind voice of customer research, its meaning and value, and how insights from the field are applied to product and service development and marketing. Geegan and King share what goes into a detailed voice of customer process, how marketing data and campaigns can support sales teams, and more.   Watch all WEFTEC 2021 presentations featuring Xylem experts on-demand now: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/about-xylem/newsroom/weftec-2021/

Greg and Kevin share their take on COP26, their visit to The Water Environment Federation's national conference (WEFTEC), Andrew Yang's book tour #YangGang, and discuss topics surrounding stormwater policies. The world of water is a changing place for the better and AquiPor is excited to join the movement!

This week Charli and Bethany recap their weeks at #WEFTEC and #EmpoweringWomen2021, and then they talk about the #100happydays social media challenge and why they are committing to doing it this year.Then Charli interviews marketing aficionado Andy Martin about what marketing holds for us moving forward in the pump and related equipment industry.[Interview Starts @26:44]You may know of Andy Martin, you've more than likely seen him and his work at the past 10 Turbo Pump Symposia. Love him or hate him, Andy has been a fixture in the rotating equipment industry over the past decade and has worked extensively in the centrifugal pump and process equipment industry for companies such as Lord Corporation, John Crane, EagleBurgmann, and PumpWorks.  His unique approach to the execution of strategies and tactics in the field has branded and positioned the aforementioned companies that Andy has been fortunate to have worked for as vanguards in their marketing communications efforts. Andy and his wife Jennifer reside in Sydney Australia, where they have lived since 2013. Andy is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Master of Arts in Advertising Design. www.linkedin.com/in/andycmartin/Watch this episode on YouTube.Resources and Links:Get the digital editionSign up for the NewsletterNominate an Industry Person of the WeekEmpowering Women Meetup - Wed. November 10.Empowering Brands Meetup - Tues, November 16.Empowering Women PodcastIndustry Person of the WeekHoward PenroseSponsor Empowering WomenLunch & Learn with VinceLeadership SummitWhat You Need to Know about Check Valves and Cracking Pressure Advantages of Permanent Magnet Motors for Submersible Groundwater Pumps 100 Happy Days List - Website - Videohttps://empoweringpumps.comhttps://empoweringwomeninindustry.comTwitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagrampodcast@empoweringpumps.comhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bluefield’s digital water expert, Eric Bindler, breaks down his key findings from attending this year’s WEFTEC in Chicago. Eric discusses new product launches from Kando and Schneider Electric, water sector staffing and hiring issues, the potential impact vaccine mandates may have on utility and vendor workforces, and new market entrants.

Xylem analytics experts Kerry Hubbard, Outdoor Water Monitoring Specialist, and Anthony Rohrer, Associate Product Manager, Water Quality, join the show to discuss how technologies tracking and analyzing wastewater samples are being utilized to track and ultimately help prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in municipalities and institutions. They also share the basics of wastewater tracking, how Xylem is providing automated water sampling systems, and more. Part three of a three-part series recorded during the week of WEFTEC 2020. Learn more about how Xylem continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/ For more information on YSI and outdoor water monitoring, visit: https://www.ysi.com/

In back-to-back segments, Patrick Decker, CEO of Xylem, and Al Cho, Xylem's Vice President and General Manager, join the show to discuss the essential importance of strong partnerships in the water industry and the future of water resilience. Decker and Cho both share how Xylem is committed to providing the critical support the water industry needs – from expertise and digital solutions, to social investment, advanced technologies and ongoing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about Xylem's efforts and capabilities, please visit: www.xylem.com/weftec. For the video version of this conversation, visit https://youtu.be/sBRd7lHsHCc This is part two of a three-part series recorded during the week of WEFTEC 2020.

This week, Charli and Bethany preview WEFTEC and tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming event.Event PreviewRegister for WEFTECThen Charli interviews Lynn Broaddus, Ph.D, M.B.A. and President-elect of WEF.Lynn Broaddus, Ph.D, M.B.A. is the 2019-20 president-elect of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization of water quality professionals headquartered in Alexandria, Va.Lynn formed Broadview Collaborative Inc. in 2014 as a platform for advancing sustainable, resilient practices in the water sector. She serves as a strategic adviser and facilitator for private-sector, nonprofit and philanthropic clients throughout North America, and is known for bringing new ways of thinking to the crucial environmental challenges of our day.Prior work includes leading The Johnson Foundation's environment program from 2008-2014, convening hundreds of leaders to address national water sustainability and resiliency under the umbrella of "Charting New Waters." Earlier she held leadership roles with Milwaukee Riverkeeper®, The Nature Conservancy and NatureServe, and also has experience in energy conservation and teaching. She earned her doctorate from Duke University, her M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her bachelor's degree in environmental sciences from the University of Virginia.Lynn also serves as president-elect for WEF, is past chair of River Network's board, and member emerita (past chair) of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Nelson Institute Board of Visitors. She recently completed three years as a non-resident senior fellow with the Brookings Institution. Lynn is based in Minneapolis.Lynn's Information:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnbroaddus/https://www.wef.org/about/board-of-trustees/ Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter. Nominate an Industry Person of the Week.Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand RegistrationConnect with us:https://twitter.com/empoweringpumpshttps://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llchttps://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/https://empoweringpumps.com/email: podcast@empoweringpumps.comSound byhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

September 14, 2020 In this episode WEF staff provide a preview of WEFTEC Connect, the fully virtual event and online … More

“Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In this podcast episode, host Heather Jennings, PE, interviews Patrick Hill, a wastewater treatment lagoon specialist at Triplepoint Environmental. Patrick has presented on lagoon topics at conferences throughout the U.S. and at WEFTEC. He was named one of Water and Waste Digest's young water professionals to watch in 2015. In this podcast, Heather and Patrick discuss lagoons, their technical considerations, and aeration options. And at the end of the podcast, in Wanda's Water Tidbits, Heather describes an Australian effort to use an electrochemical method to clean up heavily polluted industrial wastewater. Triplepoint Environmental Website: lagoons.com REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST New Atlas article: Zaps of electricity clean up wastewater from biofuel production Algal Research article: Electrochemical oxidation of nitrogen-rich post-hydrothermal liquefaction wastewater University of Sydney article: Engineers use electricity to clean up toxic water Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck animation: Algae Season/Duckweed Season

“Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In this podcast episode, host Heather Jennings, PE, interviews Patrick Hill, a wastewater treatment lagoon specialist at Triplepoint Environmental. Patrick has presented on lagoon topics at conferences throughout the U.S. and at WEFTEC. He was named one of Water and Waste Digest's young water professionals to watch in 2015. In this podcast, Heather and Patrick discuss lagoons, their technical considerations, and aeration options. And at the end of the podcast, in Wanda's Water Tidbits, Heather describes an Australian effort to use an electrochemical method to clean up heavily polluted industrial wastewater. Triplepoint Environmental Website: lagoons.com

(https://www.theh2duo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/water-in-real-life-tom-kunetz.png) Tom Kunetz is the Immediate Past President of the Water Environment Federation. He is currently the Assistant Director of Monitoring and Research for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and is also on the Board of Directors of the Water Research Foundation. He has over 35 years’ experience in the water sector as an environmental engineer. He is a registered Professional Engineer, a recipient of the Charles Walter Nichols Award for Environmental Excellence from the American Public Works Association, and a WEF Fellow. Recap: The art of having difficult conversations. Tom talks us through the steps of having conversations with people who hold different beliefs and opinions than ourselves. The value of diversity in communication styles. Tom gives us part two of the WEFTEC 2019 story he told at the Opening General Session. We discuss why speaking "human" and speaking to the emotional level of people is so important when communicating about data. Second City's role in forging Tom's place in the water industry. We talk about Matt Damon, Brave Blue World, and how lucky we are to be the ones that get to solve the global water crisis. Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a one- or two-sentence review in iTunes or on Stitcher. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. We give a shoutout to everyone who rates the podcast with 5 stars in future episodes. Give us some love on Twitter or Instagram and tag us @roguewaterlab or by using #WaterInRealLifePodcast If you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons on this page. Thank you for sharing some of your time with us. We know how precious those minutes are. Share your story, you never know who needs to hear it and remember, “Those who tell the stories, rule the world.”

(https://www.theh2duo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/water-in-real-life-jackie-jarrell.png) We've always known Jackie was the real deal, but she showed just how cool she was when she let Stephanie instigate an impromptu breakdance battle in Jackie's Presidential Suite at WEFTEC2019. We covered a lot of ground in this chat including: Her biggest goals for her year as president. WEF's plan for building more diversity and inclusion in the water sector. Addressing workforce challenges and the apprentice program at Charlotte Water. Getting YPs more involved, attending WEFTEC, plus some words of experience on the power of personal resiliency and patience when working in a risk-averse industry. Her one piece of magical advice. Jackie Jarrell, P.E., is the 2019-20 president of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization of water quality professionals headquartered in Alexandria, Va. Jackie has been with Charlotte Water for more than 29 years. Recently, Jackie was appointed as an interim Deputy Director for Charlotte Water. This has expanded her role to oversee Customer Service, Communications, Industrial Pretreatment, Laboratory Services, and the Industrial Pretreatment Program, with more than 60 significant industrial users.  As a WEF member, Jackie has held multiple leadership and committee roles, including serving as the chair of the Utility Management Program Symposia and the first vice-chair of the Utility Management Committee. She is actively involved with the North Carolina Water Quality Association, a regulatory advocacy organization of utilities in North Carolina, and is a past chair and a current board member. Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a one- or two-sentence review in iTunes or on Stitcher. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. We give a shoutout to everyone who rates the podcast with 5 stars in future episodes. Give us some love on Twitter or Instagram and tag us @roguewaterlab or by using #WaterInRealLifePodcast If you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons on this page. Thank you for sharing some of your time with us. We know how precious those minutes are. Share your story, you never know who needs to hear it and remember, “Those who tell the stories, rule the world.”

Ralph Franco, Xylem North America Applications Engineering Manager, and Julia Beilsmith, Xylem Treatment Regional Manager, join the show to share their expertise on UV disinfection and its role in water reuse, treatment, and potable consumption. They also weigh in on the different tasting notes in produced water and how municipalities are selling water reuse. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/clean-water/

Adam McNeill, Xylem Treatment North America Sales Manager, and Alex Krapas, Field Product Manager for Sanitaire, stop by the show to break down biological treatment processes, aeration, aerobic and anaerobic digestion and how these processes are crucial components to a successful water treatment train. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Xylem biological treatment solutions: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/brands/sanitaire/sanitaire-products/

Salvador Dominguez, Xylem Treatment Product Manager, and Jens Scheideler, Global Reuse & AOP Manager for Xylem Treatment, join the show to talk about water disinfection technologies with an emphasis on ozone and advanced oxidation processes (AOP) in the face of global water quality issues on the rise such harmful algal blooms (HABs). Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/products-services/treatment-products-systems/

Kristel Zaman, Senior Manager, Flygt Products, and Tyler Elkins, Flygt Concertor Regional Product Manager, break down the features and benefits of the industry-leading Flygt Concertor, intelligent pumping in the wastewater industry, and what this technology means for equipment users and suppliers. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about the Flygt Concertor: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/products-services/pumps-packaged-pump-systems/pumps/submersible-pumps/wastewater-pumps/flygt-concertor2

Mike Ivory, Regional Sales Manager for Xylem Dewatering Solutions, and Bruce Countryman, District Sales Manager for Xylem Rental Solutions, join the show to discuss temporary water management systems’ place in an overall water utilities management strategy, what to know when deciding between renting and buying, and they share examples of Xylem Rental Solutions for utilities and municipalities. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

In this month’s episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Bob Crossen and Katie Johns unpack the recent U.S. EPA proposal to amend coal ash wastewater and monitoring rules. And they also discuss Ohio’s new H2Ohio plan, which aims to reduce algae blooms, improve wastewater infrastructure and prevent lead contamination. Lastly, due to a technical snafu, the planned interview for this month was changed from cyber security to energy efficiency and drives, as the hosts share an interview with Mads Warming of Danfoss during WEFTEC 2019.

Kristel Zaman, Senior Manager, Flygt Products, and Daniel Barton, Xylem Monitoring & Controls Regional Product Manager, break down how smart water utilities are incorporating monitoring and controls in their water pump and management systems to help save on operating costs and labor. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about monitoring and controls solutions: https://www.xylem.com/en-US/products-services/pumps-packaged-pump-systems/monitoring-control-equipment/

Kevin Flis, Xylem Business Development Manager, and Lucinda Jooste, Wedeco Senior Sales Engineer, join the show to discuss the global movement toward water reuse as a primary solution to the world’s water scarcity issues. Flis and Jooste also share insights on the impact of climate change and areas of the world such as South Africa that have successfully implemented water reuse programs. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/municipal-water-wastewater/reuse/

Jay Johnson, Treatment Product Manager, North America, and Jim Fischer, Mixing Solutions Manager, North America, sit down to discuss Flygt adaptive mixing technology and how it can deliver meaningful impact to the bottom line and environmental goals for water and wastewater treatment facilities. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Flygt Adaptive Mixers: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/brands/flygt/flygt-adaptive-mixers-review/

Kristel Zaman, Senior Manager, Flygt Products, and Asad Choudry, Business Development Manager for Flygt, join Through the Water Cycle to discuss effective stormwater management, flood mitigation and resiliency, and share some recent success stories from the field from local municipalities and water utilities around the United States. Recorded live at WEFTEC 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about flooding and stormwater solutions from Xylem: https://www.xylem.com/en-US/solutions/municipal-water-wastewater/stormwater-flooding/

Just back from WEFTEC 2019 and for those who have been following us on social media, you would have seen our activities at WEFTEC. In case you haven’t, no worries. You can play back and relive our moments at WEFTEC by clicking on this link: (Kate to provide link). At our breakfast briefing we presented on our latest work on disruptive innovation defining innovation as falling into a ‘market creating’ and/or a ‘market taking’ category. Join Divya Inna as she speaks to BlueTech's CEO Paul O’Callaghan more about this.

September 13, 2019 WEFTEC 2019, the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference, will be held September 21-25 in Chicago. … More

We’ve all heard of superheroes but what about the bad guys – superbugs? What challenges do they pose for the future of medicine, and for wastewater treatment? In this month’s podcast, we are joined by Ana de Almeida, one of the few researchers in this area, who will share updates on what we know and don’t yet know about antibiotic resistant bacteria in wastewater. Also, find out what is happening at this year’s WEFETC conference in Chicago – including what are the top conference papers to look out for this year.

(https://www.theh2duo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Water_Nerds_Guide_WEFTEC2018.png) 2018 was our first WEFTEC experience, however, it occurred the same week as Water Smart Innovations which we were speaking at. We had 36 hours to take in one of the largest conferences in North America. Throughout our careers, although we included wastewater in our education efforts, most of our time was spent on the drinking water side where the perception was that WEF and WEFTEC were only about wastewater. We’ve learned that WEF and WEFTEC are so much more and are truly representative of the One Water message and mindset. We met some amazing people, connected with old friends and met our new friends in real life that we’d only known via social media. We aren’t journalists, we’re storytellers and the story of our experience at WEFTEC 2018 can be summed up in one word: people. We wanted to share them and their stories with you! WEFTEC is the largest conference of its kind in North America and offers water quality professionals from around the world with the best water quality education and training available today. Also recognized as the largest annual water quality exhibition in the world, the expansive show floor provides unparalleled access to the most cutting-edge technologies in the field; serves as a forum for domestic and international business opportunities; and promotes invaluable peer-to-peer networking among registrants. Curtis Smalley, City of Waco, says, “Everyone in the industry needs to attend WEFTEC at least once, but then WEFTEC is like potato chips: You can’t go just once!” Top Takeaways: Opening session keynote, Kevin Brown (http://kevinbrownspeaks.com/) , blew us away. Check out his book The Hero Effect and you’ll get a glimpse of the message he shared with the room. Water nerds are everyday heroes.  amazing video (https://watersworthit.org/resources/) that debuted at the opening session. Get involved! Find a committee (https://www.wef.org/membership/committees2/committees/) that speaks to what’s most important to you. Thirsty? Try some Pure Water Brew (https://www.wef.org/purewaterbrewingalliance) near you and get involved. Get on Twitter! All your water nerd friends are there. Sponsor: Utilities can now automate leak alerts with (http://theh2duo.com/dropcountr) Show notes: Tom Kunetz, WEF President Barry Liner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryliner/) , WEF Bri Nakamura (https://twitter.com/BrizeeWater) , WEF Words on Water Podcast (https://wordsonwaterwef.com/) Host Dylan Christenson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-christenson-51a07610b/) , Black and Veatch Michael Quamme (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-quamme-1b702025/) , Apex Engineering Mary West-Calcagno (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marycalcagno/) , Director of Public Utilities at Moberly, MO Azya Jackson, Environmental Engineer, Dept of Public Works at LA Sanitation.  Megan Yoo Schneider (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganyoo/) , WEF PCOC Chair, President of Seven Management and Consulting, Inc Julianne LaRock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianne-larock-aa3b407/) , the outgoing PCOC chair.  Sharon Miller, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-miller-20780911/) WEAT PCOC Chair, North Texas Municipal Water District Jennifer Louden (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-loudon-75b16765/) , Laboratory Manager, Raritan Township Municipal Utilities Authority Todd Danielson (https://twitter.com/ALWaterChief) , Director of Water Utilities, Avon Lake Regional Water Rahkia Nance, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahkianance/) WEF David Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrmartinwater/) , KnoWater, Director Melissa Pomales (https://wordsonwaterwef.com/2018/03/12/words-on-water-melissa-pomales-on-puerto-ricos-recovery-from-hurricane-maria/) , Arcadis, Puerto Rico  Renee Kayal...

In this special episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, Amy, Lauren and Bob share interviews from the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference in New Orleans. The hosts spoke with The Water Council about its BREW Accelerator program, to ESRI about smart storm water technology and to Inductive Automation about the shift from design-bid-build to design-build.

In this month's podcast, we focus on WEFTEC, one of the water sectors largest conferences, which will take place in October in New Orleans. BlueTech are once again proud to host the Innovation Pavilion at WEFTEC in conjunction with Imagine H20 and WEF. The Pavilion puts the spotlight on water sector innovation and provides access to the leaders and the technologies making it all happen. Our September podcast will focus on some of companies participating this year and outline their technology, what problem it aims to solve and value proposition.

The holiday season is almost here and as we draw the year to a close, BlueTech are finishing the year with our End of Year “Water Almanac” web briefing. We speak to a panel of 12 water experts on 3 key notable ideas / trends that they have seen in 2017 and what they expect for 2018. You can register here. Rhys Owen, BlueTech’s Research Editor, reviews our December Intelligence Briefing. Following on the heels of WEFTEC and AQUATECH Amsterdam, we speak to Research Analyst Erin Partlan about the latest innovative companies BlueTech has come across as part of our ongoing technology scouting exercise. Finally, we speak to our guest speaker for this month, Will Sarni – Founder and CEO of Water Foundry. Water Foundry is an organization that supports US and international water technology companies and non-governmental organizations in developing and implementing market entry and growth strategies. We catch up with Will on the topic of Corporate Water Strategy and Value. We are also delighted to announce that Will Sarni will speak at BlueTech Forum 2018 which will take place on 6th & 7th June in Vancouver and we hope to see you there.

Recorded LIVE! from WEFTEC 2017 in Chicago, Travis Wagner talks pipeline asset management for the water industry.

With OPEC constantly manipulating the oil market in an effort to drive up prices, the trucking industry needs a reliable and affordable source of energy to power the big rigs down the highway. Truth About Trucking “LIVE” welcomes special guest expert, Chet Szczucki. Chet received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Rider University and works professionally in the area of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control for both Industrial and Municipal applications. He has presented works on Biosolids processing and enhancement of methane production at Water Environment Federation conferences around the country including the annual national WEFTEC conference. Having recently returned from China and with decades of hands on experience, Chet will be providing his expertise and opinion about the future of Biofuels. Join Allen, along with executive producer Barry Szczucki, for an in depth look into the role Biofuels are going to play in the future of the trucking industry.