Talking Under Water

Episode 35: State of the Industry 2020

Wrapping up 2020, Talking Under Water hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Bob Crossen and Katie Johns present the second annual special State of the Industry episode. The episode features snippets from conversations with multiple industry leaders reflecting on the state of the industry from their perspective segments of the water industry, including the wastewater sector, residential/commercial drinking water treatment sector, and storm water and erosion control sectors. Del Ciello, Crossen and Johns weave the interview clips with discussion delving into the issues explored, including market impact of COVID-19, smart technology, consumer focus on water access/quality, regulatory issues down the pipeline and more. 
A special thanks to all of this month's podcast guests for sharing their industry insights, including Derek Berg, president of the Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association; Adam Dibble, president of the International Erosion Control Association; Colin Sabol, senior vice president and president for Xylem’s Measurement & Control Solutions; Kristina Surfus, NACWA managing director of government affairs; and Samuel Karge, president, North America Water Treatment for A.O. Smith.
Show Notes:
WQP State of the Industry Report
SWS State of the Industry Report
WWD State of the Industry Report
Timestamps:
Cold open: (0:00)
Host introduction: (0:41)
Thoughts from Derek Berg on industry outlook: (1:45)
Adam Dibble shares his experiences about digital evolution in the industry: (5:24)
Colin Sabol explains how utilities are finding new uses for existing equipment: (11:05)
Kristina Surfus notes water equity, water affordability and water access will be policy cornerstones moving forward: (14:45)
Sam Karge discussing the challenges of evermore stringent regulations: (20:15)
Sam Karge asks if the health and wellness trend will continue after the pandemic: (24:31)
Host wrap up the episode(28:22)
End: (31:47)
Nominations:
WQP Young Pros/Industry Icon
SWS Young Pros
SWS Industry Icon
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 34: Women in Water

In this episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen highlight conversations with two women in water on their career journeys, women in leadership, diversity in the workplace, the role of mentorship and more. Plus, the podcast guests share advice for young professionals entering the water industry. 
For this episode, Johns interviewed Cindy Kransler, vice president of sales for Krausz USA and vice president of sales for Mueller Water Products. Del Ciello interviewed Maria Lehman, director of Infrastructure for the U.S. at GHD, a global engineering consultancy.
Show Notes:
Women Make the Difference: A History of Women in Water
WWD Inaugural Industry Icon Betty-Ann Curtis: Dynamic & Warm
Women in Water: The Importance of Mentorships
Women in the Water Sector: Working Together for the Future
Timestamps:
We are introducing timestamps to our show notes with this episode. Do you have limited time to listen but still want to get the most out of each episode? Use the timestamps below to skip to the portions of greatest interest to you!
Cold open: (0:00)
Episode introduction: (0:26)
Why is the discussion of women in water important?
Bob’s thoughts: (1:42)
Katie’s thoughts: (4:06)
Lauren’s thoughts: (5:09)
Interview with Cindy Kransler begins (6:58)
How did you get your start in the industry?: (7:21)
How Cindy transitioned to working at Krausz USA: (8:13)
Entering the water industry blindly: (9:05)
How different is the industry today compared to the 1980s?: (10:09)
The strength and power of industry and association involvement: (22:25)
Ride With Purpose and developing community: (13:43)
Biggest career accomplishments: (16:08)
Largest challenges in your career as a woman: (17:18)
Don’t back down from challenges and success will follow: (18:15)
The strength of female colleagues and mentorship in the industry: (18:46)
Advice for young women starting their water careers: (20:16)
Hosts unpack Cindy Kransler’s interview: (22:32)
Interview with Maria Lehman begins (25:33)
Professional trajectory and engineering: (26:16)
What had you expected your career trajectory to have been?: (28:16)
From inspiration to action: (28:52)
Mentorship, passion and finding like-minded peers: (32:02)
Biggest challenges as a woman in the industry: (35:21)
Why diversity and representation is a driver for innovation and new solutions: (39:25)
How diversity and inclusion have evolved in the water industry: (41:25)
Ways to accelerate diversity and inclusion initiatives: (44:13)
Hosts unpack Maria Lehman’s interview: (47:50)
Housekeeping: (54:10)
End: (57:38)
Videos:
Watch WQP’s Checking In series on women in water
Watch the 2018 WWD Industry Icon Betty-Ann Curtis on being a woman in the industry.
Nominations:
WQP Young Pros/Industry Icon
SWS Young Pros
SWS Industry Icon
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.
 
 
 

Value of Water Series: Water Access Perspective with COPE

In this special episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Bob Crossen, Lauren Del Ciello and Katie Johns share the final interview in the four-part Value of Water Series. 
The series aims to share diverse voices and perspectives on solving water access, equity and affordability issues starting with the role of one water before digging into the utility perspective, a community group perspective and finally a perspective from the ground floor on water access. In this episode, Lauren interviews Carmen George, research & MEQ manager for the Community Outreach & Patient Empowerment (COPE) program. The program is a partnership with the Navajo Nation Community Health Representative Outreach Program to improve the lives of those living with chronic diseases in Navajo Nation. The program has also been significantly involved in water access issues in the community, especially in light of current circumstances. Lauren and Carmen discuss COPE’s mission and barriers to clean drinking water access. Additionally, the conversation digs into the role of education in long-term change for water access and use, as well as how the “one water” approach can be a sustainable, long-term method to meet these access and education obstacles. 
The TUW hosts are committed to elevating conversations surrounding issues of water access, equity and affordability and the role of one water in driving change. We encourage you to reach us at talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com to share your thoughts and start a dialogue.
Listen to the rest of the Value of Water Series:
Value of Water Series: One Water with Radhika Fox
Value of Water Series: Utility Perspective with Buffalo Sewer Authority
Value of Water Series: Community Perspective with Milwaukee Water Commons
Related Content:
Talking Under Water Episode 6: Water Equity
Industry Insight: Digging Into Water Access
Checking In #12: Jed Scheuermann on Navajo Nation Plumbing & Collaboration
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 33: Source Water Contamination

In this episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen discuss a trifecta of water-positive news, including new water technology investment in Cleveland aimed at creating a “blue economy,” the U.S. EPA’s proposed 2020 Financial Capability Assessment for the Clean Water Act, and a major tech company’s commitment to replenish more water than it consumes.  
Finally, our interview this month is with Yu-Chun Su, Technical Director, Environmental & Water Resources Engineering at Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam. Katie spoke with Yu-Chun about best practices to prevent and control source water contamination, as well as long-term impacts across the water sector ranging from storm water to residential water quality.
Show Notes:
Cleveland Innovation Project moves to scale up water-related industries
WWD reports: U.S. EPA Releases Financial Capability Assessment to Aid Disadvantaged Communities 
EPA press release: EPA Water Affordability: Proposed 2020 Financial Capability Assessment for Clean Water Act Obligations
NACWA press release: Water Sector Applauds EPA Action to Update Affordability Guidance
Microsoft will replenish more water than it consumes by 2030  
Videos & Webinars:
WWD Industry Icon series: bit.ly/wwdweeklydigest
WWD/WQP/SWS Global Water Works Webinar Series: bit.ly/GWWwebinar1
Surveys:
WQP State of the Industry: bit.ly/SOTI2020WQP
WWD State of the Industry: bit.ly/wwd2020sotipod
SWS State of the Industry: bit.ly/sws2020soti
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.

Value of Water Series: Community Perspective with Milwaukee Water Commons

In this special episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Bob Crossen, Lauren Del Ciello and Katie Johns share the third interview in the four-part Value of Water Series. 
The series aims to share diverse voices and perspectives on solving water access, equity and affordability issues starting with the role of one water before digging into the utility perspective, a community group perspective and finally a perspective from the ground floor on water access. In this episode, Katie interviews Kirsten Shead and Brenda Coley, co-executive directors of the Milwaukee Water Commons.They talk about the efforts of the Milwaukee Water Commons and water equity in the city of Milwaukee and beyond.
The series will conclude next week, Oct. 30, with an interview between Lauren and Carmen George, research & MEQ manager for the Community Outreach & Patient Empowerment (COPE) program discussing water access. 
The TUW hosts are committed to elevating conversations surrounding issues of water access, equity and affordability and the role of one water in driving change. We encourage you to reach us at talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com to share your thoughts and start a dialogue.
Listen to the rest of the Value of Water Series:
Value of Water Series: One Water with Radhika Fox
Value of Water Series: Utility Perspective with Buffalo Sewer Authority
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.

Value of Water Series: Utility Perspective with Buffalo Sewer Authority

In this special episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Bob Crossen, Lauren Del Ciello and Katie Johns share the second interview in the four-part Value of Water Series. Each Friday in October, TUW is releasing a special episode in conjunction with the Value of Water Campaign – a US Water Alliance campaign – and Imagine a Day Without Water, which is October. 21. 
The series will share diverse voices and perspectives on solving water access, equity and affordability issues starting with the role of one water before digging into the utility perspective, a community group perspective and finally a perspective from the ground floor on water access. In this episode, Bob interviews OJ McFoy, the general manager for Buffalo Sewer Authority, about the affordability programs that they have implemented in Buffalo, New York. 
The final two episodes will air on Oct. 23 and 30. Next week’s episode will feature Katie’s interview with Brenda Coley and Kirsten Shead, co-executive directors of the Milwaukee Water Commons. They discuss water equity and the value of water from a community group perspective. 
The TUW hosts are committed to elevating conversations surrounding issues of water access, equity and affordability and the role of one water in driving change. We encourage you to reach us at talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com to share your thoughts and start a dialogue.
Show Notes:
Explore the rest of the special series:
Value of Water Series: One Water with Radhika Fox
WQP Young Pros & Industry Icon Nomination
Submit here 
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.
 

Value of Water Series: One Water with Radhika Fox

In this special episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcasts, hosts Bob Crossen, Lauren Del Ciello and Katie Johns share the first in a four-part series digging into the value of water. TUW is releasing a special series each Friday in October in conjunction with the Value of Water Campaign—a US Water Alliance campaign—and Imagine a Day Without Water, which is October 21.
The series will focus on sharing diverse voices and perspectives on solving water access, equity and affordability issues, starting with the role of one water before digging into the utility perspective, a community group perspective and finally a perspective from the ground floor on water access. In this episode, the hosts talked to Radhika Fox, CEO for the US Water Alliance, about some of the pillars of one water, including water equity, affordability and access, and overarching barriers they face. They also covered how one water and the US Water Alliance has evolved in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and racially inequity conversations.
In the next three episodes of the series—scheduled to release October 16, 23, and 30—you’ll hear from each of host separately, as the podcast hosts conducted the subsequent interviews individually. Next week, you’ll hear Bob’s conversation with a utility voice on these issues.
The TUW hosts are committed to elevating conversations surrounding issues of water access, equity and affordability and the role of one water in driving change. We encourage you to reach us at talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com to share your thoughts and start a dialogue. 
Show Notes
US Water Alliance Announces Water Equity Network
5 Breakthrough Solutions to Recover Stronger: One Water 
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 32: Acceleration of Digital Technologies

In this episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Katie Johns and Bob Crossen discuss water sustainability goals driven by diverse industries including jeans manufacturers and unpack Chicago’s new equity-focused lead service line replacement program and its broader impacts. 
Finally, they share an interview with Ralph Exton, chief marketing officer and chief digital officer for Suez Water Technologies and Solutions. Crossen spoke to Exton about the acceleration in adoption of digital technologies in 2020 and the impact of that trend in 2021 and beyond.
The podcast hosts also preview a special series. Talking Under Water will present the regular October episode to listeners early at the start of the month and each subsequent Friday the hosts will release a special episode in conjunction with the Value of Water Campaign—a U.S. Water Alliance campaign—and Imagine a Day Without Water, which is October 21. The series will focus on sharing diverse voices and perspectives on solving water access, equity and affordability issues, starting with the role of one water before digging into the utility perspective, a community group perspective and finally a perspective from the ground floor on water access. The first episode of the series will drop October 9 and we can’t wait to share these conversations with you. The Talking Under Water hosts are committed to elevating conversations surrounding issues of water access, equity and affordability and the role of one water in driving change.
Show Notes:
Wrangler® Sets Ambitious New Goal to Halve Its Water Usage by 2030
Equity-Focused Lead Service Line Replacement Program Launching in Chicago
Mayor Lightfoot Launches Equity-Focused Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Videos & Webinars:
WWD Industry Icon series
WWD/WQP/SWS Global Water Works Webinar Series
Surveys:
WQP State of the Industry
WWD State of the Industry
SWS State of the Industry
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 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.