Talking Under Water

Episode 78: The Importance of the One Water Approach

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts share an interview with Tyler Jones, national business line executive of the U.S. water practice for WSP. Tyler and co-host Katie Johns discuss the importance of a one water approach to water stewardship, the challenges to this, how it varies by region and more. 
Timestamps:   
Introduction | 0:00
Interview begins | 0:44
Why One Water matters | 1:06
Challenges to implementing one water programs | 1:41
The interplay of funding, collaboration and resources | 4:01
One water projects to watch | 4:31
How one water action varies by region | 6:37
One water and weather resiliency | 7:42
Drinking water projects in a one water vision | 8:58
Advice for professionals for one water success | 9:48
Final thoughts | 10:41
Housekeeping | 11:34
Resources:  
WWD on-demand webinar: Collection Systems: From Inspection to Rehabilitation
WWD on-demand webinar: Why PFAS Necessitates a One Water Commitment 
WaterWorldSept/Oct issue
WQP & Crystal IS on-demand webinar: The Impact of PFAS in the Water Industry  
Stormwater Solutions webinar: Exploring Stormwater BMP Co-Benefits to Reduce Stressors of Stream Health 
SWS State of the Industry Survey: https://bit.ly/swssoti23
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.   

Episode 77: Water’s role in the Blue Economy

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts share an interview with Dr. Sharath Girimaji, professor and head of Ocean Engineering and professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Co-host Katie Johns and Dr. Girimaji discuss the blue economy – what it is, how water plays into and more. They also dive into the intersection of water and offshore resources. 
Timestamps:   
Episode Summary | 0:09
Interview begins | 0:48
What is he blue economy? | 1:18
Intersection of offshore resources & water| 4:46
The role of climate change in the blue economy | 8:18
How to help disadvantaged communities on the coast | 11:33
How we can fight the inevitable | 15:00
Recent technology advances for the blue economy | 17:19
The exponential growth of the ocean-based business market | 20:33
Final thoughts for the listeners | 24:22
Housekeeping | 25:49
Resources:  
WWD on-demand webinar: Collection Systems: From Inspection to Rehabilitation
WWD on-demand webinar: Why PFAS Necessitates a One Water Commitment 
WaterWorldSept/Oct issue
WQP & Crystal IS on-demand webinar: The Impact of PFAS in the Water Industry  
Stormwater Solutions webinar: Exploring Stormwater BMP Co-Benefits to Reduce Stressors of Stream Health 
SWS State of the Industry Survey:  https://bit.ly/swssoti23
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.   

Episode 76: Monitoring Microplastics

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts share the latest news from Xylem regarding its acquisition and C-suite leadership, final amendments to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), and the EPA’s new priorities for 2024 to 2027 including PFAS initiatives. Additionally, co-host Bob Crossen interviews Nathaniel Banks, co-founder and chief technology officer of PolyGone and Yidian Liu, co-founder of PolyGone, two Princeton researchers developing technology to monitor and remove microplastics from water ways. 
 
Show Notes:   
Xylem announces CEO, CFO succession plan 
EPA, Army amend WOTUS to align with Supreme Court wetlands decision 
EPA announces 2024-2027 enforcement priorities 
Committee releases financial recovery estimates for the $13.6B drinking water PFAS settlement 
Timestamps:   
Cold open | 0:00
Host introductions | 1:16
Episode summary | 1:37
Xylem CEO succession plan | 2:11
Final WOTUS rule | 3:58
New EPA enforcement priorities | 6:07
Interview with PolyGone begins | 8:48
How prolific microplastics are in waterways | 9:04
How microplastics are defined | 10:34
How did you get interested in microplastics research? | 11:17
What is the nature of your research? | 12:57
Developing more reliable datasets | 14:43
How storms increase microplatic counts in water | 16:13
Municipal pilots for PolyGone technology | 17:03
Correlations between microplastics and PFAS | 18:42
The last line of defense | 20:10
The biggest challenge for addressing microplastics | 20:45
Microplastics study in Canada | 21:55
Eager and exciting future | 23:48
Housekeeping | 25:04
Resources: 
WWD on-demand webinar: Collection Systems: From inspection to rehabilitation 
WWD Webinar: Why PFAS Necessitates a One Water Commitment 
WQP & Crystal IS webinar: The Impact of PFAS in the Water Industry 
Stormwater Solutions webinar: Exploring Stormwater BMP Co-Benefits to Reduce Stressors of Stream Health 
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.   
   
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.  
  
  
 
    
  
   
  
   
 
 
 

Episode 75: Cloud Seeding & Droughts

In this episode, Talking Under Water Co-host Mandy Crispin interviews Frank McDonough, associate research scientist of atmospheric science at the Desert Research Institute about how cloud seeding, an 80-year-old technology that is gaining new traction as an avenue for water supply.  
Cloud seeding, which is the practice of stimulating the water droplets in clouds to produce rain, is seeing a growing interest in areas such as the Western U.S. where drought has become commonplace and water supplies are limited. McDonough touches on how practical this is, how much water it can produce and more.  
Show Notes:
 One Water Webinar on PFAS 
AWWA ACE 23 Videos
Collection Systems Webinar
Time Stamps:
Introduction | 0:00
Methods for cloud seeding | 1:16
Major questions facing the scientific community | 11:33
Impacts on water utilities | 21:26
Private company interests in cloud seeding | 23:29
How is water captured and stored from cloud seeding? 29:40
Housekeeping | 32:28
Awards:
Stormwater Solutions 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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.   
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.  
 

Episode 74: Challenges & solutions for small systems

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts share recent industry news, including the announcement of $50 million in grant funding that is available through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program; a recent study that found that the Colorado River Basin lost more than 40 trillion liters between 2000 and 2021; and an announcement from The Department of the Interior, which is opening three funding opportunities for resilient water supplies, cooperative watershed management and aquatic ecosystem protection. Additionally, the hosts share an interview with Brent Bridges, senior principle for Woodard & Curran. Bridges discusses small systems trends, challenges, how AI and future funding may change the landscape of the industry, and more.  
Show Notes:  
EPA announces nearly $50M available for sewer overflow, stormwater projects 
Study: Treated wastewater effluent affects invertebrate communities 
Interior makes $195M available for drought, climate resiliency projects 
Study: Colorado River Basin lost 40 trillion liters to climate change 
Timestamps:   
Cold open | 0:00
Host introductions and episode summary | 1:02
News | 2:03
Interview begins | 7:12
How small systems trends differ by region | 7:50
Resource constraints for small systems | 8:33
Best practices for grease handling in collection systems | 9:56
Is grease a trending problem? | 11:07
What is flushable? | 12:13
Federal funding for water and wastewater small systems | 12:37
Workforce challenges for small systems | 13:51
AI for small water and wastewater systems | 15:19
Real world case studies | 17:06
How to plan small systems projects | 18:49
Storm intensity creates many challenges for smaller utilities | 21:02
Stormwater infrastructure is gravely needed | 22:46
Stormwater is on equal par to water and wastewater needs | 23:33
Final interview thoughts | 24:06
Housekeeping | 25:17
Awards: 
Stormwater Solutions Top Projects 
StormCon Discount:  
Talking Under Water listeners have access to a special discount code to register for this year's StormCon. When registering, use the code ONEWATER10 to receive a 10% discount on your conference registration. Visit bit.ly/stormconreg2023 to register and use the code.  
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.   
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.  

Episode 73: USGS PFAS Study

This episode of Talking Under Water tackles a recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on the concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in tap water.  
The USGS study tested for 32 PFAS compounds across 716 locations. The study estimated that up to 45% of homes’ tap water could contain one or more PFAS compounds. 
To learn more editor Jeremy Wolfe spoke with Kelly Smalling, a research hydrologist for USGS, about the study and its results.  
Show Notes:   
News on the USGS study 
The study itself: Kelly L. Smalling, et. al. “Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in United States tapwater: Comparison of underserved private-well and public-supply exposures and associated health implications.  
USGS’s interactive dashboard in Geonarrative: PFAS in U.S. Tapwater  
Timestamps
Host introduction and episode teaser | 0:00
What the study found | 0:46
Size and scope of sample collection | 3:12
Types of PFAS found | 3:29
Average PFAS concentrations found in the study | 4:04
The difference of public and private occurrence data | 6:03
Higher occurrence in urban areas | 7:04
Additional USGS PFAS research | 7:42
Where to final additional resources | 9:09
Housekeeping | 10:00
Awards:
Stormwater Solutions Top Projects 
StormCon Discount:  
Talking Under Water listeners have access to a special discount code to register for this year's StormCon. When registering, use the code ONEWATER10 to receive a 10% discount on your conference registration. Visit bit.ly/stormconreg2023 to register and use the code.  
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. 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 72: The evolution of water reuse

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts discuss a new study from the USGS regarding the prevalence of PFAS chemicals in tap water throughout the U.S., the launch of the American Business Water Coalition led by Mae Stevens and New Jersey’s PFAS settlement with Solvay. Additionally, they share an interview with Katie Peach, North American domain leader for potable and advanced reuse for Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions. Peach, a 2023 Wastewater Digest Young Pro, shares details on how technology is evolving to meet water reuse needs in North America, the regulatory landscapes being reshaped and where business opportunities lie. 
Show Notes:   
USGS study estimates 45% of tap water has PFAS present
American Business Water Coalition 
New Jersey reaches $393M proposed PFAS contamination settlement with Solvay
Katie Peach, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions | WWD Young Pros
Mae Stevens | WWD Young Pros
Timestamps:   
Cold open | 0:00 
Host introductions and episode summary | 0:33 
USGS PFAS Study | 1:42 
American Business Water Coalition | 5:08 
Solvay PFAS Settlement | 6:08 
Water reuse interview begins | 9:41 
Current water reuse trends in North America | 10:10 
What is driving water reuse trends | 12:03 
Sustainability as a driver | 14:55 
Technologies creating a water reuse future | 16:22 
No one-size-fits-all flowsheet for water reuse | 19:58 
Breaking down silos for water reuse progress | 20:44 
Barriers for water recycling success | 22:27 
Parting thoughts | 26:21 
Water reuse resources | 27:00 
Housekeeping | 29:13 
Awards: 
Stormwater Solutions Top Projects 
StormCon Discount:  
Talking Under Water listeners have access to a special discount code to register for this year's StormCon. When registering, use the code ONEWATER10 to receive a 10% discount on your conference registration. Visit bit.ly/stormconreg2023 to register and use the code.  
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.   
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.  

Episode 71: Consumer Confidence Reports

In this month’s episode of Talking Under Water, Mandy Crispin is joined by editor Jeremy Wolfe to talk about the U.S. EPA’s proposed changes to Consumer Confidence Reports. 
The proposed rulemaking introduces significant changes to the relationship between utilities and customers — though some of the changes are not as drastic as they may seem.  
Show Notes:   
EPA’s proposed Consumer Confidence Report rulemaking, explained
What the proposed Water Quality Report changes could mean for utilities
EPA’s proposed CCR rule and its benefits for accessibility 
Timestamps:   
Cold open | 0:00
Host introductions & episode overview | 1:12
What are the proposed CCR changes? | 2:57
Anticipated effects of the CCR proposed rule-making | 4:04
Translation services requirement for CCRs | 6:34
Housekeeping | 7:33
StormCon Discount:  
Talking Under Water listeners have access to a special discount code to register for this year's StormCon. When registering, use the code ONEWATER10 to receive a 10% discount on your conference registration. Visit bit.ly/stormconreg2023 to register and use the code.  
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.   
Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.  

Episode 70: AWWA ACE23 Wrap-up

In this month’s episode of Talking Under Water co-host Bob Crossen is joined by fellow Endeavor Business Media Water Group editors, Mandy Crispin and Jeremy Wolfe, to discuss AWWA ACE23. The editors touch trending topics they heard at ACE, including workforce issues,  drought and waning water supplies, and advancements in smart water technology, particularly with AI and machine learning. Additionally, the editors touch on the vast regulatory landscape that industry is experiencing right now.  
Show Notes:  
New Products at AWWA's ACE23
Smart water products at AWWA ACE23
Leak detection products at AWWA ACE23
PFAS treatment solutions and products at AWWA ACE23
Lead and Copper Rule solutions at AWWA ACE23
Timestamps:  
Cold open | 0:00
Host introductions | 1:17
The discussions surrounding PFAS | 2:27
Cybersecurity becomes a pressing concern | 3:30
Consumer confidence reports | 4:09
AWWA's response to PFAS MCL proposal | 4:42
Build America, Buy America education is needed | 6:05
BABA compliance guidance is still forthcoming | 7:16
Lead and Copper Rule improvements and communications | 9:21
The growing trend of artificial intelligence | 11:34
Positioning smart water technologies as workforce solutions | 13:22
New products and solutions at AWWA ACE23 | 15:14
PFAS and LCRI solutions | 16:31
Drought condition approaches and supply management | 19:27
A focus on the science | 20:42
A future-looking mindset for the industry | 21:16
Housekeeping | 22:50
StormCon Discount: 
Talking Under Water listeners have access to a special discount code to register for this year's StormCon. When registering, use the code ONEWATER10 to receive a 10% discount on your conference registration. Visit bit.ly/stormconreg2023 to register and use the code. 
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. 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 69: Exploring the ocean’s future with bluetech

In this episode of Talking Under Water, co-host Katie Johns interviews Eric Hines, a professor at Tufts University. The two discuss the upcoming Tufts’ Bluetech Innovation Day, why the ocean is essential to fighting climate change and how bluetech technologies are playing into this. Hines also shares examples of bluetech projects that emphasize why collaboration across industries, including energy and oil and water, is so important.  ,
Show Notes 
Bluetech Innovation Day 
World Ocean Day 
Talking Under Water Episode 53: Discussing Water as a Global Community 
Timestamps
Introduction | 0:00
Interview starts | 0:32
Eric Hines' role at Tufts University | 1:24
New technologies and innovations | 2:29
Hurdles for innovations to combat climate change | 5:36
Securing research funding to accelerate innovation | 7:08
Breaking down silos to solve problems | 9:37
Why the ocean is essential to climate change | 11:44
Collaboration is vital | 15:05
Examples of recent research | 16:06
Final thoughts | 17:43
Housekeeping | 20:26
Resources
WQP Awards
WWD Top Projects
WWD Industry Icon 
WWD Youtube Channel
 StormCon Discount: 
Talking Under Water listeners have access to a special discount code to register for this year's StormCon. When registering, use the code ONEWATER10 to receive a 10% discount on your conference registration. Visit bit.ly/stormconreg2023 to register and use the code. 
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. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tylayshia / 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.