Talking Under Water

Episode 31: West Coast One Water Stories

In this episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen celebrate National Water Quality Month. They also dig into California’s new definition of microplastics in water, discuss recent research on the relationship between COVID-19 and wastewater, and explore the U.S. Water Prize 2020 winners. 
Finally, they share an interview with Patrick Sheilds, general manager for the West Basin Municipal Water District in Los Angeles, California. Crossen speaks to Sheilds regarding challenges water scarcity places on his facility and how West Basin overcomes them through multiple programs and imported water sources.
Show Notes:
Microplastics
California becomes first state to define 'microplastics' in water
COVID-19 & Wastewater
The proof is in the sewage: hundreds of Yosemite visitors may have had coronavirus
Blue-Ribbon Panel: Coronavirus Risks Low for Wastewater Workers
Yosemite Parks Sewage Detects COVID-19 | WWD
U.S. Water Prize 2020
U.S. Water Alliance Announces the Winners of U.S. Water Prize 2020
West Basin Municipal Water District
Desalination Facility in El Segundo, Calif., Plan in the Works
Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility | WWD
Videos:
Watch WWD's Facebook premieres: bit.ly/wwdweeklydigest
Watch Checking In a Video Series with WQP: bit.ly/wqp-checking-in
Surveys:
SWS COVID-19 Follow-Up Survey: bit.ly/swscovidsurvey2
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

Episode 30: Water Quality Monitoring & Sustainable Solutions

In this episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen share an interview with Lisa Brand, CTO for LG Sonic. Brand touches on the importance of water quality monitoring in developing long-term, sustainable surface water treatment solutions, the impact algal blooms have on the U.S. economy and the role smart, sustainable solutions may play in water management moving forward. 
The hosts also discuss a new U.S. EPA action under the Toxic Substances Control Act prohibiting long-chain PFAS, a new report covering groundwater depletion on the west coast and a new 20-year clean water plan in Northeast Ohio.
Listen to the full episode here on SoundCloudand subscribe on iTunes or Google Play! 
Show Notes:
EPA press release: EPA Takes Action to Stop Use of Certain PFAS in Products and Protect American Consumers
Water Foundation report: Groundwater Management and Safe Drinking Water in San Joaquin Valley
From BBC: The 11 Cities Most Likely to Run Out of Drinking Water – Like Cape Town 
NOACA Proposes Clean Water Plan
The hosts touch on the H2Ohio Plan in this past TUW episode
COVID-19 Impact Reports
WQP: bit.ly/wqp-covid-report
SWS: bit.ly/SWSCOVID19report
WWD: bit.ly/wwdcovidreport
Watch Video Series on WQP & WWD
Watch WWD's Facebook premieres: bit.ly/wwdweeklydigest
Watch Checking In a Video Series with WQP: bit.ly/wqp-checking-in
 Nominate for Awards
SWS 2020 Top Projects: bit.ly/swstopprojects
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

Episode 29: Clean Water Partnerships & Storm Water Management

In this special stay-at-home episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Katie Johns, Lauren Del Ciello and Bob Crossen share an interview with Keisha Brown, partnership liaison for Corvias. Brown is involved in bring the Clean Water Partnership to several community-based organizations. She explains what the Clean Water Partnership is, why it has been effective and what to expect next.
Listen to the full episode here on SoundCloud and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play! 
Show Notes
Read Keisha Brown's article Clean Water Crusaders on Storm Water Solutions.
COVID-19 Impact Reports
WQP: bit.ly/wqp-covid-report
SWS: bit.ly/SWSCOVID19report
WWD: bit.ly/wwdcovidreport
Submit Abstracts for IBS
SWS Call for Abstracts for IBS: bit.ly/IBSstormwaterabstracts
Watch Video Series on WQP & WWD
Watch WWD's Facebook premieres: bit.ly/wwdweeklydigest
Watch Checking In a Video Series with WQP: bit.ly/wqp-checking-in
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

Episode 28: Equity & Resiliency

In this episode, Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen discuss virtual events in the water industry amid COVID-19 concerns.
The hosts also touch on the impacts of the recent Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) and the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act. Finally, our interview this month is with Cynthia Koehler, the executive director of the WaterNow Alliance. The discussion explores the Tap Into Resilience Initiative. It also touches on green infrastructure and the coronavirus stimulus packages.
Listen to the full episode here on SoundCloud and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play! 
Show Notes
WEFTEC 2020 Fully Virtual
Paycheck Protection Program Undergoes Changes
Navajo Nation Surpasses New York State for the Highest COVID-19 Infection in the US
U.S. Senate Passes Plan to Deliver Drinking Water to Utah Navajos
 
COVID-19 Impact Reports
WQP: bit.ly/wqp-covid-report
SWS: bit.ly/SWSCOVID19report
WWD: bit.ly/wwdcovidreport
 
Submit Abstracts & Nominate for Awards
SWS Call for Abstracts for IBS: bit.ly/IBSstormwaterabstracts
SWS Top Projects: bit.ly/swstopprojects
WWD Top Projects: bit.ly/wwdtopprojects
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

Episode 27: Water Equity & Affordability

In this special stay-at-home episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen share an interview with Will Sarni, founder and CEO for Water Foundry. In the interview, Crossen and Sarni discuss equity and affordability during this time of crisis and the struggle that imposes on utilities. 
Show Notes
San Francisco Water Develops Emergency Affordability Plan 
Equity & Affordability
Colorado Conservation Board Ruminates on Water Equity
Reports
SWS COVID-19 Market Impact Report
WQP COVID-19 Market Impact Report
Submit Abstracts & Nominate for Awards
Call for Abstracts for the Storm Water Pavilion at IBS 2021
SWS Top Projects 
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

Episode 26: Water Infrastructure Funding & Smart Water

In this month’s episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen discuss reopening building water systems following prolonged closures and how water professionals can work with their communities. The hosts also explore major water infrastructure packages on the horizon, including America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 and the Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. Finally, they share an interview with Ed Quilty, CEO of Aquatic Informatics, on the evolution of smart water.
Listen to the full episode here on SoundCloud and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play! 
Show Notes
COVID-19 & Commercial Drinking Water Quality Concerns
Water Infrastructure Package Advances in Senate
Major Water Infrastructure Bills Move Ahead in Senate, House
WWD Channel Page: Smart Water
Submit Abstracts & Nominate for Awards
Submit a storm water abstract for the Storm Water Pavilion at the International Builders' Show organized by Storm Water Solutions.
Nominate a municipal project for Water & Wastes Digest Top Projects.
Nominate an outstanding individual for Water & Wastes Digest Industry Icon.
Nominate an industrial project for Industrial Water & Wastes Digest Top Projects.
Surveys
WWD Coronavirus Market Impact Follow-Up Survey
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

Episode 25: The County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund

In this special stay-at-home episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen provide an overview of The County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund Supreme Court case and its potentially far reaching impacts on the water and wastewater industry for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Hear from Nathan Gardner-Andrews, general counsel for the National Association of Clean Water Agencies; Jesse Richardson, professor of law and lead land use attorney for West Virginia University and attorney for National Ground Water Association (NGWA) and the Water Systems Council; and from Jay Stone, who is chief engineer and a senior associate at Belt Collins based in Honolulu, Hawaii, about the impacts this decision could have across municipal, residential and storm water sectors.
Show Notes
Joint Water Systems Council/National Ground Water Association Friends of the Court Brief
What the County of Maui Case Means for NPDES Permits & Utilities
Supreme Court Rules Clean Water Act Applies to Some Groundwater Pollution
The Washington Watchlist
Submit Abstracts & Nominate for Awards
Submit a storm water abstract for the Storm Water Pavillion at the International Builders' Show organized by Storm Water Solutions.
Nominate a municipal project for Water & Wastes Digest Top Projects.
Nominate an outstanding individual for Water & Wastes Digest Industry Icon.
Nominate an industrial project for Industrial Water & Wastes Digest Top Projects.
Surveys
WWD Coronavirus Market Impact Follow-Up Survey
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

Episode 24: COVID-19’s Impact on the Water Industry

In this month's episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen host the first-ever completely remote podcast of TUW. They reflect on the Flint Water Crisis, which will have its 6 year anniversary on April 25, and discuss the WaterSense Renewal. Additionally, Crossen shares that the AWWA ACE Show, originally scheduled to take place in June in Orlando, has been canceled. 
Finally, Crossen and Johns discuss their COVID-19 business impact survey results before diving into an interview with Nicole McLellan and Art Umble from Stantec to discuss the coronavirus’s impact on the water industry. 
Show Notes:
EPA Announces WaterSense is Renewed
Led by Lead
From Coast to Coast: A closer Look at Lead Contamination Across the Country
Action Plan: Standards Vary Surrounding Lead Testing & Remediation in Schools
Challenge Accepted: The Water Treatment Industry & The Consumer Call for Increased Solutions in Lead Contamination in Drinking Water 
Pittsburgh Will Replace Thousands of Lead Drinking Water Pipes
Surveys:
The SWS & WQP COVID-19 Business Impact surveys are open until next week. 
SWS: bit.ly/39q9Anz
WQP: https://bit.ly/wqpcovidsurvey
Events & Webinars:
SWS Webinar Fest registration is open! 
The WWD COVID-19 Webinar is now available on demand. Visit bit.ly/wwdcovidwebinar
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

Episode 23: Coronavirus & DC Fly-In

In this month's episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen give an overview of the Coronavirus and what it means for their respective industries. For water quality professionals, it means adjustments for in-home installs and additional challenges faced as a small business; for municipal employees, work still beckons, but the dangers with the virus do not have a lot to do with influent and effluent; and storm water professionals are gearing up for remote work policies and project delays. 
Finally, Del Ciello interviewed Kathleen Burbidge, Water Quality Association (WQA) global government and regulatory affairs manager, about the WQA DC Fly-In and the feelings of legislators on Capitol Hill. (Note: This trip occurred prior to the Coronavirus outbreak taking over headlines.)
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Show Notes:
Related News:
Water & Wastewater Workers Considered Essential During COVID-19 Outbreak
DHS Considers Water Treatment Workers Essential
WQA Convention 7 Exposition Cancelled 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers William Moorhead Federal Building Closes Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Wastewater Operators: “Don’t Flush Wipes!”
Oil Industry Group Seeks Lessened Regulations Due to COVID-19
 
Events & Webinars:
SWS Webinar Fest registration is open!
Watch this webinar on PFAS treatment for utilities.
About the Podcast
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media

Special Episode: WEF Executive Director Talks Coronavirus

In this special episode of Talking Under Water, host Bob Crossen speaks with WEF Executive Director Walt Marlowe about the effects Coronavirus — also known as COVID-19 — has had on the organization and industry at large. Talking points include the acceleration of remote work and distance technologies, effectiveness of current disinfection practices for water and wastewater treatment, flushable wipes, staffing, continuing education credits and more.
Show Notes:
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
WHO Declares COVID-19 A Pandemic
WEF Executive Director Walt Marlowe Discusses COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.