Water Values Podcast

Long-time water lawyer Scott Slater discusses the Cadiz water project and touches on everything from environmental issues to water equity to efficient use of infrastructure. Take a listen to gain a unique perspective on the development of a water project and how it impacts society in general. In this session, you’ll learn about: Scott’s long tenure as a California water lawyer The background of the Cadiz water project What a dry lake is How the Cadiz project intercepts groundwater before it evaporates in dry lakes The history of environmental review of the Cadiz project How the Cadiz project achieved a zero environmental impact designation The current state of the opposition to the Cadiz water project How water development relates to economic development activities and housing How the Cadiz project takes advantage of existing infrastructure and land rights How data has played a role in developing the Cadiz project The impact of the Cadiz water project on the equitable distribution of water Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Scott’s LinkedIn Page The Cadiz Water Project’s website LA Times article on the Cadiz Water Project TWV #133: Resiliency and Regionalism in Southern California with Metropolitan’s Jeffrey Kightlinger TWV #073: The Coachella Valley’s Water Story with CVWD’s Board President John Powell, Jr. Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Christine Boyle returns after 5 years and discusses her journey from 2015 start-up to 2018 sale. She provides hints and valuable insights for start-ups to make it through the “valley of death” and much more. Plus, Bluefield Research’s President, Reese Tisdale, joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about President Biden’s infrastructure bill. In this session, you’ll learn about: Christine’s journey from start-up to sale to life inside a publicly traded company Why Christine made the decision to sell Valor Water to Xylem Practical advice for start-ups on how to build trust with clients Christine’s take on how digital water has changed over the last 5 years Where Christine thinks digital water is going How small- and medium-size utilities can take advantage of digital water Christine’s role in the technology incubator within Xylem Innovations Christine saw take off during the pandemic Christine’s view of digital water and cybersecurity How innovation ecosystems in start-ups and big companies compare and contrast The issues on Christine’s priority list for innovation going forward Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Christine’s LinkedIn Page Xylem’s website Xylem’s One Minute in Water with Christine Boyle YouTube Video TWV #084: Using Big Data to Improve Water Utility Revenues with Valor Water President Christine Boyle TWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Christine Boyle returns after 5 years and discusses her journey from 2015 start-up to 2018 sale. She provides hints and valuable insights for start-ups to make it through the “valley of death” and much more. Plus, Bluefield Research’s President, Reese Tisdale, joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about President Biden’s infrastructure bill. In this session, you’ll learn about: Christine’s journey from start-up to sale to life inside a publicly traded companyWhy Christine made the decision to sell Valor Water to XylemPractical advice for start-ups on how to build trust with clientsChristine’s take on how digital water has changed over the last 5 yearsWhere Christine thinks digital water is goingHow small- and medium-size utilities can take advantage of digital waterChristine’s role in the technology incubator within XylemInnovations Christine saw take off during the pandemicChristine’s view of digital water and cybersecurityHow innovation ecosystems in start-ups and big companies compare and contrastThe issues on Christine’s priority list for innovation going forward Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Christine’s LinkedIn PageXylem’s websiteXylem’s One Minute in Water with Christine Boyle YouTube VideoTWV #084: Using Big Data to Improve Water Utility Revenues with Valor Water President Christine BoyleTWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho Thank You!

Patrick Regan provides a broad and deep discussion of water’s place in the power industry. This interview was recorded prior to the Texas disaster, but Patrick’s insights provide a glimpse into the role water played in Texas’ recent power issues. Take this opportunity to listen in on this important but oftentimes hidden aspect of water in our lives. In this session, you’ll learn about: Patrick’s 20 years of experience in the water industry and power sectors Patrick’s broad perspective on water’s role in the power sector Patrick’s thoughts on where the power sector is going The impact of the power sector’s direction on water How the power sector cleans up its process water Hydrogen power and its ties to and impact on water How the drinking water industry can benefit from the technology used in the power sector The importance of cross-sector collaboration in the water industry Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Patrick’s LinkedIn Page Evoqua Water Technologies’ website TWV #117: Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus with Michael Murphy TWV #097: The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use with Jason Oyler Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Patrick Regan provides a broad and deep discussion of water’s place in the power industry. This interview was recorded prior to the Texas disaster, but Patrick’s insights provide a glimpse into the role water played in Texas’ recent power issues. Take this opportunity to listen in on this important but oftentimes hidden aspect of water in our lives. In this session, you’ll learn about: Patrick’s 20 years of experience in the water industry and power sectors Patrick’s broad perspective on water’s role in the power sector Patrick’s thoughts on where the power sector is going The impact of the power sector’s direction on water How the power sector cleans up its process water Hydrogen power and its ties to and impact on water How the drinking water industry can benefit from the technology used in the power sector The importance of cross-sector collaboration in the water industry Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Patrick’s LinkedIn Page Evoqua Water Technologies’ website TWV #117: Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus with Michael Murphy TWV #097: The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use with Jason Oyler Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Welcome Ramboll’s Bryan Arndt who discusses innovation in the wastewater space and details the importance of microscopy in wastewater treatment plant operations. Bryan also explains his innovation, Opseyes, that reduces microscopy reads from a 3 day turnaround time to less than 10 minutes. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about the disaster in Texas and the three big water deals announced this week. In this session, you’ll learn about: Bryan’s 20 years of experience in wastewater treatment Why wastewater is behind the curve on innovation How the wastewater sector takes innovation in other sectors and applies it to wastewater How a medical doctor inspired Bryan’s recent innovation, Opseyes What microscopy is How microscopy assists treatment plant operators How Opseyes can deliver results in less than 10 minutes compared to traditional microscopy that can take up to 3 days Why thinking outside the box is not the best advice Importance of failure in developing the product What are the barriers to innovation in the wastewater space Where you can try Opseyes for free Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Bryan’s LinkedIn Page The Opseyes website Article on the Importance of Microscopes in Wastewater Treatment TWV #166: Challenges with and Innovations in Small Systems with Austin Thompson TWV #031: Accelerating Innovation in the Water Space with Chris Peacock Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Welcome Ramboll’s Bryan Arndt who discusses innovation in the wastewater space and details the importance of microscopy in wastewater treatment plant operations. Bryan also explains his innovation, Opseyes, that reduces microscopy reads from a 3 day turnaround time to less than 10 minutes. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about the disaster in Texas and the three big water deals announced this week. In this session, you’ll learn about: Bryan’s 20 years of experience in wastewater treatment Why wastewater is behind the curve on innovation How the wastewater sector takes innovation in other sectors and applies it to wastewater How a medical doctor inspired Bryan’s recent innovation, Opseyes What microscopy is How microscopy assists treatment plant operators How Opseyes can deliver results in less than 10 minutes compared to traditional microscopy that can take up to 3 days Why thinking outside the box is not the best advice Importance of failure in developing the product What are the barriers to innovation in the wastewater space Where you can try Opseyes for free Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Bryan’s LinkedIn Page The Opseyes website Article on the Importance of Microscopes in Wastewater Treatment TWV #166: Challenges with and Innovations in Small Systems with Austin Thompson TWV #031: Accelerating Innovation in the Water Space with Chris Peacock Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jennifer Walker, the Deputy Director for the National Wildlife Federation’s Texas Coast and Water Program, provides a terrific discussion about urban water planning through a One Water lens and focuses on the connection between One Water and healthy waterways. It’s a great listen for those interested in their community’s water resources! In this session, you’ll learn about: Why urban water planning is important to protecting fish and wildlife habitat How a drought caused Jennifer to turn to urban water planning and One Water What healthy waterways are Why healthy waterways are important The four steps of a healthy waterways plan Samples of Healthy Waterways / One Water plans from around the country Jennifer’s thoughts on ensuring plans move from paper to implementation Why water planning is so important for communities and fish & wildlife habitat Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Jennifer’s LinkedIn Page National Wildlife Federation’s website Article on the Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report The Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report TWV #152: Urban Water Systems and Sustainable Water Management with Newsha Ajami TWV #142: Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jennifer Walker, the Deputy Director for the National Wildlife Federation’s Texas Coast and Water Program, provides a terrific discussion about urban water planning through a One Water lens and focuses on the connection between One Water and healthy waterways. It’s a great listen for those interested in their community’s water resources! In this session, you’ll learn about: Why urban water planning is important to protecting fish and wildlife habitat How a drought caused Jennifer to turn to urban water planning and One Water What healthy waterways are Why healthy waterways are important The four steps of a healthy waterways plan Samples of Healthy Waterways / One Water plans from around the country Jennifer’s thoughts on ensuring plans move from paper to implementation Why water planning is so important for communities and fish & wildlife habitat Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Jennifer’s LinkedIn Page National Wildlife Federation’s website Article on the Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report The Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report TWV #152: Urban Water Systems and Sustainable Water Management with Newsha Ajami TWV #142: Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Clara Nagy McBane provides a top shelf interview discussing SOURCE’s distributed water solution. Clara does a terrific job describing SOURCE’s technology in an accessible way for the non-technical among us. Plus, Reese Tisdale provides an update on the Biden administration’s action on the lead and copper rule on our Bluefield on Tap segment. Take a listen! In this session, you’ll learn about: The genesis of SOURCE The distributed water solution offered by SOURCE How SOURCE panels produce water out of thin air + sunlight How SOURCE panels produce clean, potable water Why SOURCE’s distributed water solution makes sense The geographic regions where SOURCE panels are being deployed Whether air quality affects the water quality produced by SOURCE panels Clara’s thoughts on innovation in the water space Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Clara’s LinkedIn Page SOURCE’s website TWV #178: “Excelerating” Innovation with Kim Baker TWV #082: A Distributed Water Solution with Ambient Water CEO Keith White Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Clara Nagy McBane provides a top shelf interview discussing SOURCE’s distributed water solution. Clara does a terrific job describing SOURCE’s technology in an accessible way for the non-technical among us. Plus, Reese Tisdale provides an update on the Biden administration’s action on the lead and copper rule on our Bluefield on Tap segment. Take a listen! In this session, you’ll learn about: The genesis of SOURCE The distributed water solution offered by SOURCE How SOURCE panels produce water out of thin air + sunlight How SOURCE panels produce clean, potable water Why SOURCE’s distributed water solution makes sense The geographic regions where SOURCE panels are being deployed Whether air quality affects the water quality produced by SOURCE panels Clara’s thoughts on innovation in the water space Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Clara’s LinkedIn Page SOURCE’s website TWV #178: “Excelerating” Innovation with Kim Baker TWV #082: A Distributed Water Solution with Ambient Water CEO Keith White Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

LatAm water veteran Shimon Constante provides great insights into the LatAm water markets, their history, and how they developed. Shimon also focuses on and explains the recent Brazilian water legislation and the opportunities it presents for investors. Tune in to hear a fascinating discussion of LatAm water! In this session, you’ll learn about: Broad overview of the LatAm water markets The unique characteristics of the public versus private debate in LatAm Why infrastructure coverage in LatAm is relatively low Shimon’s perspective on how the legacy of Simon Bolivar impacts the LatAm water sector Shimon’s insights into the Brazilian water market The recent Brazilian water legislation and the opportunity it presents How the Brazilian water legislation allows aggregation (and what Shimon expects aggregation means) for privatization opportunities Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Shimon’s LinkedIn Page Shimon Constante’s website TWV #085: Water Conflict in Mexico with Raul Pacheco-Vega TWV #108: Paleohydrology and What It Can Teach Us with Ken Wright, P.E. Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

LatAm water veteran Shimon Constante provides great insights into the LatAm water markets, their history, and how they developed. Shimon also focuses on and explains the recent Brazilian water legislation and the opportunities it presents for investors. Tune in to hear a fascinating discussion of LatAm water! In this session, you’ll learn about: Broad overview of the LatAm water markets The unique characteristics of the public versus private debate in LatAm Why infrastructure coverage in LatAm is relatively low Shimon’s perspective on how the legacy of Simon Bolivar impacts the LatAm water sector Shimon’s insights into the Brazilian water market The recent Brazilian water legislation and the opportunity it presents How the Brazilian water legislation allows aggregation (and what Shimon expects aggregation means) for privatization opportunities Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Shimon’s LinkedIn Page Shimon Constante’s website TWV #085: Water Conflict in Mexico with Raul Pacheco-Vega TWV #108: Paleohydrology and What It Can Teach Us with Ken Wright, P.E. Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Sam Schatz of AeroFarms pulls back the curtain on water use in vertical farming. Sam discusses water quality issues, filtration, conservation, and crop water intensity, among other issues. Sam also delves into other considerations in vertical farming, including energy and other factors. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research provides his look back at water in 2020 and a peek ahead at the water sector in 2021 in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: What vertical farming is Water use in vertical farming Water quality issues and filtration in vertical farming Water intensity of certain crops The crops that vertical farming can grow Why vertical farming saves water by not requiring triple washing How energy and water intertwine in vertical farming Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Sam’s LinkedIn Page AeroFarms’ website TWV #123: Plunging into Virtual Water with Jenny Kehl TWV #109: A Different Approach to Ag Water and Soil Health Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Sam Schatz of AeroFarms pulls back the curtain on water use in vertical farming. Sam discusses water quality issues, filtration, conservation, and crop water intensity, among other issues. Sam also delves into other considerations in vertical farming, including energy and other factors. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research provides his look back at water in 2020 and a peek ahead at the water sector in 2021 in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: What vertical farming is Water use in vertical farming Water quality issues and filtration in vertical farming Water intensity of certain crops The crops that vertical farming can grow Why vertical farming saves water by not requiring triple washing How energy and water intertwine in vertical farming Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Sam’s LinkedIn Page AeroFarms’ website TWV #123: Plunging into Virtual Water with Jenny Kehl TWV #109: A Different Approach to Ag Water and Soil Health Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

An all-star panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2020 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2021 will look like. Cathy Bailey, Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Department of Waterworks, Al Cho, Vice President and General Manager at Xylem, and Debra Coy, Executive in Residence at XPV Water Partners, collaborate to provide you with their insights into the water industry. In this session, you’ll learn about: The panel’s insights into how COVID really impacted the water sector How lessons from the last recession played into how utilities dealt with COVID and the financial dip early on in 2020 How the pandemic affected water equity Thoughts on regionalism, collaboration, and consolidation A look at what the water landscape might look like under the Biden Administration, including regulations and potential for water investments And of course, in keeping with tradition, find out what movies our panelists are going to watch this holiday season! Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: TWV #160: The Year in Water 2019 with Jeff Kightlinger, Sielen Namdar and Reese Tisdale TWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho TWV #019: What Are the Important Issues in Water Finance? With Debra Coy Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

An all-star panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2020 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2021 will look like. Cathy Bailey, Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Department of Waterworks, Al Cho, Vice President and General Manager at Xylem, and Debra Coy, Executive in Residence at XPV Water Partners, collaborate to provide you with their insights into the water industry. In this session, you’ll learn about: The panel’s insights into how COVID really impacted the water sector How lessons from the last recession played into how utilities dealt with COVID and the financial dip early on in 2020 How the pandemic affected water equity Thoughts on regionalism, collaboration, and consolidation A look at what the water landscape might look like under the Biden Administration, including regulations and potential for water investments And of course, in keeping with tradition, find out what movies our panelists are going to watch this holiday season! Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: TWV #160: The Year in Water 2019 with Jeff Kightlinger, Sielen Namdar and Reese Tisdale TWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho TWV #019: What Are the Important Issues in Water Finance? With Debra Coy Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Alan Heymann returns as a guest in a different role. Alan launched Peaceful Direction where he provides executive coaching services. During this interview, Alan makes the case that coaching can benefit water leaders, especially with all the uncertainty in the world today. In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Alan left the water sector to become a coach What coaching is How coaching works in a virtual world Why coaching can benefit the water sector How leaders “make the weather” Why leaders need someone to speak with and how coaches are the perfect fit How to justify coaching with a tight budget The different styles of coaching How to find a coach for you Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Alan’s LinkedIn page Peaceful Direction’s website TWV #091: What’s the Blue Mind? With Wallace J. Nichols TWV #122: Creating New Revenue Streams with Alan Heymann Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Alan Heymann returns as a guest in a different role. Alan launched Peaceful Direction where he provides executive coaching services. During this interview, Alan makes the case that coaching can benefit water leaders, especially with all the uncertainty in the world today. In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Alan left the water sector to become a coach What coaching is How coaching works in a virtual world Why coaching can benefit the water sector How leaders “make the weather” Why leaders need someone to speak with and how coaches are the perfect fit How to justify coaching with a tight budget The different styles of coaching How to find a coach for you Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Alan’s LinkedIn page Peaceful Direction’s website TWV #091: What’s the Blue Mind? With Wallace J. Nichols TWV #122: Creating New Revenue Streams with Alan Heymann Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Kristina Ribellia is a water entrepreneur who identified a need and created the solution. Take a listen to her interview explaining how she came to the water sector, recognized a need, and built the solution. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kristina’s background How Kristina’s time in the water sector allowed her to recognize the need for a more efficient system of water rights transfers in Washington state How the idea for Western Water Market got off the ground What Western Water Market does How Western Water Market connects buyers and sellers of water rights Why the transparency allowed by Western Water Market will help allocate water rights more efficiently What are some of the policy tools to make water markets more efficient How Western Water Market works for leases of water rights How Western Water Market is growing and serving the needs of water rights market participants Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Kristina’s LinkedIn page Western Water Market’s website TWV #135: Water Resiliency for the Ag Economy with AQUAOSO’s Chris Peacock TWV #106: Alternative Transfer Methods with James Eklund Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Kristina Ribellia is a water entrepreneur who identified a need and created the solution. Take a listen to her interview explaining how she came to the water sector, recognized a need, and built the solution. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kristina’s background How Kristina’s time in the water sector allowed her to recognize the need for a more efficient system of water rights transfers in Washington state How the idea for Western Water Market got off the ground What Western Water Market does How Western Water Market connects buyers and sellers of water rights Why the transparency allowed by Western Water Market will help allocate water rights more efficiently What are some of the policy tools to make water markets more efficient How Western Water Market works for leases of water rights How Western Water Market is growing and serving the needs of water rights market participants Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Kristina’s LinkedIn page Western Water Market’s website TWV #135: Water Resiliency for the Ag Economy with AQUAOSO’s Chris Peacock TWV #106: Alternative Transfer Methods with James Eklund Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Ari Goldfarb, the CEO of Kando, discusses the use of data in wastewater treatment. By harvesting data on wastewater quality, wastewater treatment systems can be operated and managed more efficiently. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background on Kando How data on wastewater quality improves the treatment process How measuring data helps change behavior of customers How the Kando system is deployed within the wastewater collection system Why data from sensors needs to be supplemented with robust analysis The wastewater data parameters Kando uses in its analysis How data analysis allows predictive treatment and I&I detection How data analysis supports asset management systems The water innovation ecosystem in Israel Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Ari’s LinkedIn page Kando’s website TWV #119: Ensuring Technology Access and Resilience in the Field with David Dolphin TWV #079: Water Use in Industrial Processes with Grant Newhouse Thnk You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Ari Goldfarb, the CEO of Kando, discusses the use of data in wastewater treatment. By harvesting data on wastewater quality, wastewater treatment systems can be operated and managed more efficiently. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background on Kando How data on wastewater quality improves the treatment process How measuring data helps change behavior of customers How the Kando system is deployed within the wastewater collection system Why data from sensors needs to be supplemented with robust analysis The wastewater data parameters Kando uses in its analysis How data analysis allows predictive treatment and I&I detection How data analysis supports asset management systems The water innovation ecosystem in Israel Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Ari’s LinkedIn page Kando’s website TWV #119: Ensuring Technology Access and Resilience in the Field with David Dolphin TWV #079: Water Use in Industrial Processes with Grant Newhouse Thnk You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Kim Baker, Director of Innovation, Water, at Elemental Excelerator, pulls back the curtain on fostering innovation in the water and other climate verticals at Elemental Excelerator. Kim nimbly moves from topic to topic and illustrates how water innovators can be even more powerful when partnering with other climate innovators. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background and mission of Elemental Excelerator How Elemental Excelerator fosters innovation across multiple climate verticals, including water The targeted investments Elemental Excelerator makes in companies What Elemental Excelerator looks for when selecting companies How selected companies benefit from their peers in the Elemental Excelerator program The power of storytelling in the water sector The trends Kim is seeing in new water technologies Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Kim’s LinkedIn page Elemental Excelerator’s website TWV #166: Challenges with and Innovations in Small Utility Systems with Austin Thompson TWV #050: Advancements in Water Testing with OndaVia CEO Mark Peterman Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Kim Baker, Director of Innovation, Water, at Elemental Excelerator, pulls back the curtain on fostering innovation in the water and other climate verticals at Elemental Excelerator. Kim nimbly moves from topic to topic and illustrates how water innovators can be even more powerful when partnering with other climate innovators. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background and mission of Elemental Excelerator How Elemental Excelerator fosters innovation across multiple climate verticals, including water The targeted investments Elemental Excelerator makes in companies What Elemental Excelerator looks for when selecting companies How selected companies benefit from their peers in the Elemental Excelerator program The power of storytelling in the water sector The trends Kim is seeing in new water technologies Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Kim’s LinkedIn page Elemental Excelerator’s website TWV #166: Challenges with and Innovations in Small Utility Systems with Austin Thompson TWV #050: Advancements in Water Testing with OndaVia CEO Mark Peterman Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Chris Moody, a lead on the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) PFAS team, provides a wide-ranging interview on PFAS. Chris succinctly describes the background on PFAS all the way through its existing regulatory status and what comes next. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background on PFAS Common uses for PFAS The regulatory framework for drinking water standards State regulation of PFAS The status of EPA regulation of PFAS The EPA’s regulatory determination & its meaning for a rulemaking on PFAS Chris’ thoughts on how PFAS regulation interplays with the stresses under which utilities operate, including aging infrastructure and affordability How the AWWA approaches adoption of a regulatory standard The AWWA’s position on PFAS regulation Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Chris’ LinkedIn page AWWA’s website AWWA’s PFAS website TWV #115: Restoring Lakes to Swimmable Quality with Jay Madigan TWV #099: Fertilizer and Water Quality with Mark Slavens Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Chris Moody, a lead on the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) PFAS team, provides a wide-ranging interview on PFAS. Chris succinctly describes the background on PFAS all the way through its existing regulatory status and what comes next. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background on PFAS Common uses for PFAS The regulatory framework for drinking water standards State regulation of PFAS The status of EPA regulation of PFAS The EPA’s regulatory determination & its meaning for a rulemaking on PFAS Chris’ thoughts on how PFAS regulation interplays with the stresses under which utilities operate, including aging infrastructure and affordability How the AWWA approaches adoption of a regulatory standard The AWWA’s position on PFAS regulation Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Chris’ LinkedIn page AWWA’s website AWWA’s PFAS website TWV #115: Restoring Lakes to Swimmable Quality with Jay Madigan TWV #099: Fertilizer and Water Quality with Mark Slavens Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

WaterSmart Software’s Dana Haasz provides a riveting discussion of how WaterSmart Software has evolved over the last six years. Dana has held a wide variety of roles in the water sector, and that experience shines through in this terrific interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: How utilities shifted their conservation efforts from a customer service focus to a water resources planning focus How WaterSmart Software has evolved by responding to customer needs How data use and collection have improved in water utilities Where we are on using AMI data in rate design The importance of customer engagement on rate issues WaterSmart Software’s entrepreneurial journey to the point of its recent acquisition The pain points that led WaterSmart Software to the acquisition decision Dana’s thoughts on convergence in the utility sector How WaterSmart Software navigated the “valley of death” for a water tech start-up Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Dana’s LinkedIn page VXsmart Utility Usage Analytics and Dynamic Customer Engagement Press Release on VertexOne’s Acquisition of WaterSmart Software TWV #068: Speeding Technology Adoption Among Utilities with FATHOM CEO Trevor Hill TWV #034: A Smarter Way to Deliver Water with Peter Yolles Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

WaterSmart Software’s Dana Haasz provides a riveting discussion of how WaterSmart Software has evolved over the last six years. Dana has held a wide variety of roles in the water sector, and that experience shines through in this terrific interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: How utilities shifted their conservation efforts from a customer service focus to a water resources planning focus How WaterSmart Software has evolved by responding to customer needs How data use and collection have improved in water utilities Where we are on using AMI data in rate design The importance of customer engagement on rate issues WaterSmart Software’s entrepreneurial journey to the point of its recent acquisition The pain points that led WaterSmart Software to the acquisition decision Dana’s thoughts on convergence in the utility sector How WaterSmart Software navigated the “valley of death” for a water tech start-up Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Dana’s LinkedIn page VXsmart Utility Usage Analytics & Dynamic Customer Engagement Press Release on VertexOne’s Acquisition of WaterSmart Software TWV #068: Speeding Technology Adoption Among Utilities with FATHOM CEO Trevor Hill TWV #034: A Smarter Way to Deliver Water with Peter Yolles Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jim Schlaman, Black & Veatch’s Director of Planning and Water Resources, provides a fascinating peek behind the curtain on the latest thinking on climate change planning and adaptation. In this session, you’ll learn about: The current state of climate change adaption and resilience planning Why climate change planning is not a theoretical conversation anymore Why coastal utilities are on the front lines of climate change How a utility can get started with climate change planning Why a vulnerability assessment is the building block for utility planning Why digitalization is important not just for technical planning but also for justification to the community A trove of information Black & Veatch gleaned from its Strategic Direction report and underlying survey of utilities Why Jim is optimistic about water utilities rising to the climate change plan Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Jim’s LinkedIn page Black & Veatch’s Water website Black & Veatch’s 2020 Strategic Directions: 2020 Water Report download webpage TWV #133: Resiliency and Regionalism with Southern California with Jeffrey Kightlinger TWV #090: Planning for Water Resources in the Face of Climate Change Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jim Schlaman, Black & Veatch’s Director of Planning and Water Resources, provides a fascinating peek behind the curtain on the latest thinking on climate change planning and adaptation. In this session, you’ll learn about: The current state of climate change adaption and resilience planning Why climate change planning is not a theoretical conversation anymore Why coastal utilities are on the front lines of climate change How a utility can get started with climate change planning Why a vulnerability assessment is the building block for utility planning Why digitalization is important not just for technical planning but also for justification to the community A trove of information Black & Veatch gleaned from its Strategic Direction report and underlying survey of utilities Why Jim is optimistic about water utilities rising to the climate change plan Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Jim’s LinkedIn page Black & Veatch’s Water website Black & Veatch’s 2020 Strategic Directions: 2020 Water Report download webpage TWV #133: Resiliency and Regionalism with Southern California with Jeffrey Kightlinger TWV #090: Planning for Water Resources in the Face of Climate Change Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Rich Razgaitis, founder of FloWater, details his mission to eliminate single-use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap for their drinking water. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Rich’s background in pharmaceuticals influenced his career arc from delivering treatment to proactively engaging in prevention in the health and wellness space Rich’s mission and vision to put an end to single use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap How FloWater hopes to “own” the last 6’ of pipe How Rich sees FloWater as fostering the democratization of water How FloWater can help build trust in tap water and promote tap water systems Rich’s thoughts on driving consumers back to the tap Why legislating behavior is not the answer to eliminating single-use plastic bottles Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Rich’s LinkedIn page FloWater’s website TWV #099: Fertilizer and Water Quality with Mark Slavens TWV #095: Plumbing, Pipes, and Plastics: Working Towards Safer Drinking Water with Andrew J. Whelton, Ph.D. Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Rich Razgaitis, founder of FloWater, details his mission to eliminate single-use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap for their drinking water. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Rich’s background in pharmaceuticals influenced his career arc from delivering treatment to proactively engaging in prevention in the health and wellness space Rich’s mission and vision to put an end to single use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap How FloWater hopes to “own” the last 6’ of pipe How Rich sees FloWater as fostering the democratization of water How FloWater can help build trust in tap water and promote tap water systems Rich’s thoughts on driving consumers back to the tap Why legislating behavior is not the answer to eliminating single-use plastic bottles Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Rich’s LinkedIn page FloWater’s website TWV #099: Fertilizer and Water Quality with Mark Slavens TWV #095: Plumbing, Pipes, and Plastics: Working Towards Safer Drinking Water with Andrew J. Whelton, Ph.D. Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Kathryn Sorensen, Director of Phoenix Water, provides a riveting discussion of water equity in Phoenix, including rate design and customer base considerations, and she also describes an innovative water storage and sharing arrangement between Phoenix and Tuscon. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research comes on for another Bluefield on Tap segment to discuss the latest developments in the market. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kathryn’s background as Director of Phoenix Water How Phoenix Water approaches water equity How Phoenix Water’s rate design promotes water equity Phoenix Water’s water recycling and reuse efforts How water reuse ties into water equity The innovative Phoenix-Tucson water storage and sharing agreement Kathryn’s insights on how to deal with the politics that affect water systems Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Kathryn’s Twitter Handle: @PHXWaterDir Phoenix Water’s website “Landmark Water Agreement Between Tuscson and Phoenix” (Article dated 2014.12.05) TWV #133: Resiliency and Regionalism in Southern California with Jeffrey Kightlinger TWV #112: Customer Assistance Programs and Their Expanding Importance with Stacey Isaac Berahzer Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Kathryn Sorensen, Director of Phoenix Water, provides a riveting discussion of water equity in Phoenix, including rate design and customer base considerations, and she also describes an innovative water storage and sharing arrangement between Phoenix and Tuscon. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research comes on for another Bluefield on Tap segment to discuss the latest developments in the market. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kathryn’s background as Director of Phoenix Water How Phoenix Water approaches water equity How Phoenix Water’s rate design promotes water equity Phoenix Water’s water recycling and reuse efforts How water reuse ties into water equity The innovative Phoenix-Tucson water storage and sharing agreement Kathryn’s insights on how to deal with the politics that affect water systems Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Kathryn’s Twitter Handle: @PHXWaterDir Phoenix Water’s website “Landmark Water Agreement Between Tuscson and Phoenix” (Article dated 2014.12.05) TWV #133: Resiliency and Regionalism in Southern California with Jeffrey Kightlinger TWV #112: Customer Assistance Programs and Their Expanding Importance with Stacey Isaac Berahzer Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Cynthia Koehler, Executive Director of WaterNow Alliance, provides a great and energetic interview discussing WaterNow Alliance and its new program Tap Into Resilience. Cynthia’s reservoir of knowledge shines in this great interview that has something for everyone. Plus, Eric Bindler of Bluefield Research comes on for another Bluefield on Tap segment before our summer hiatus. Next episode drops the first Tuesday in August. In this session, you’ll learn about: Cynthia’s background as a water utility board member and as a lawyer What WaterNow Alliance is and does The Tap Into Resilience program offered by WaterNow Alliance Why WaterNow Alliance was formed Why our utilities need to think differently about resilience and programs that foster resiliency Why and how decentralized water projects can benefit the local economyCynthia’s insights on how resilience and water equity work together Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Cynthia’s LinkedIn page WaterNow Alliance’s website The Tap Into Resilience website TWV #020: What Path Will Water 4.0 Follow? With Professor David Sedla TWV #155: Water Equity in Louisville with Tony Parrott and Sharise Horne Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Cynthia Koehler, Executive Director of WaterNow Alliance, provides a great and energetic interview discussing WaterNow Alliance and its new program Tap Into Resilience. Cynthia’s reservoir of knowledge shines in this great interview that has something for everyone. Plus, Eric Bindler of Bluefield Research comes on for another Bluefield on Tap segment before our summer hiatus. Next episode drops the first Tuesday in August. In this session, you’ll learn about: Cynthia’s background as a water utility board member and as a lawyer What WaterNow Alliance is and does The Tap Into Resilience program offered by WaterNow Alliance Why WaterNow Alliance was formed Why our utilities need to think differently about resilience and programs that foster resiliency Why and how decentralized water projects can benefit the local economyCynthia’s insights on how resilience and water equity work together Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Cynthia’s LinkedIn page WaterNow Alliance’s website The Tap Into Resilience website TWV #020: What Path Will Water 4.0 Follow? With Professor David Sedla TWV #155: Water Equity in Louisville with Tony Parrott and Sharise Horne Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

David Duncan of Smart Earth Technologies provides a fascinating discussion of pre-paid water and the multitude of benefits it can offer utilities. You’ll never think about pre-paid water the same after hearing this riveting interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: Dave’s background in technology and utility deployment of technology How pre-paid water works Why pre-paid water provides utilities with financial resiliency Why pre-paid water dovetails with conservation efforts The technical requirements to implement a pre-paid water solution How rate structures might differ using pre-paid rates How digital technologies impact utility financial resilience Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: David’s LinkedIn page Smart Earth Technologies’ website TWV #147: The Power of Digital Water with Cindy Wallis-Lage

David Duncan of Smart Earth Technologies provides a fascinating discussion of pre-paid water and the multitude of benefits it can offer utilities. You’ll never think about pre-paid water the same after hearing this riveting interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: Dave’s background in technology and utility deployment of technology How pre-paid water works Why pre-paid water provides utilities with financial resiliency Why pre-paid water dovetails with conservation efforts The technical requirements to implement a pre-paid water solution How rate structures might differ using pre-paid rates How digital technologies impact utility financial resilience Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: David’s LinkedIn page Smart Earth Technologies’ website TWV #147: The Power of Digital Water with Cindy Wallis-Lage

Albert Cho, Vice President and General Manager at Xylem, provides an insightful look at how digital technologies enhance the operational and financial resilience of utilities. Al discusses the benefits digitally enabled utilities have realized during the pandemic, provides examples of how utilities have gained financial efficiencies in the pre-pandemic deployment of capital and how those examples demonstrate that digital technologies play a significant role in helping utilities navigate the financial challenges ahead. In this session, you’ll learn about: How digital technologies are performing during the COVID-19 pandemic How digital enhanced operational resilience in the early stage of response How utilities using digital technologies fared versus utilities using analog technologies How digital technologies impact utility financial resilience Why Al thinks the utility operational response in the first wave of the pandemic was miraculous (no massive failures, etc.) Why the biggest risk to utilities lies ahead in the form of financial impacts Why digital technologies can play a significant role in mitigating the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic How Al distinguishes between “old smart water” and “new smart water” The tie between digital technologies and improved cash flow The significant savings realized by the City of South Bend, Indiana, by using digital technologies to optimize existing system assets Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Albert’s LinkedIn page Xylem’s website Xylem’s LinkedIn Page TWV #084: Using Big Data to Improve Water Utility Revenues with Valor Water President Christine Boyle Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Albert Cho, Vice President and General Manager at Xylem, provides an insightful look at how digital technologies enhance the operational and financial resilience of utilities. Al discusses the benefits digitally enabled utilities have realized during the pandemic, provides examples of how utilities have gained financial efficiencies in the pre-pandemic deployment of capital and how those examples demonstrate that digital technologies play a significant role in helping utilities navigate the financial challenges ahead. In this session, you’ll learn about: How digital technologies are performing during the COVID-19 pandemic How digital enhanced operational resilience in the early stage of response How utilities using digital technologies fared versus utilities using analog technologies How digital technologies impact utility financial resilience Why Al thinks the utility operational response in the first wave of the pandemic was miraculous (no massive failures, etc.) Why the biggest risk to utilities lies ahead in the form of financial impacts Why digital technologies can play a significant role in mitigating the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic How Al distinguishes between “old smart water” and “new smart water” The tie between digital technologies and improved cash flow The significant savings realized by the City of South Bend, Indiana, by using digital technologies to optimize existing system assets Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Albert’s LinkedIn page Xylem’s website Xylem’s LinkedIn Page TWV #084: Using Big Data to Improve Water Utility Revenues with Valor Water President Christine Boyle Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Waterworks Fund CEO Lon Johnson relates his vision of creating a network of water investors and crowdfunding for water projects. Lon describes crowdfunding eligibility for project types, investment types and limitations, and much more in this great interview! Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment where he identifies a unique and growing aspect of the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Lon started Waterworks Fund What Lon hopes to accomplish with Waterworks Fund An overview of the financial regulations that authorized crowdfunding in the water space How Waterworks Fund fills a need in the water space How projects and companies can seek to use the Waterworks Fund platform The different types of structures available under the Waterworks Fund platform The financial limits on crowdfunding for both accredited and non-accredited investors How water investors can find out about water projects Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Lon’s LinkedIn page Waterworks Fund’s website TWV #045: Water Sector Investing with Jud Hill TWV #105: Investing in Water with Bill Brennan TWV #165: Private Equity in the Water Sector with Cimbria Capital’s Brian IversenThank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Waterworks Fund CEO Lon Johnson relates his vision of creating a network of water investors and crowdfunding for water projects. Lon describes crowdfunding eligibility for project types, investment types and limitations, and much more in this great interview! Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment where he identifies a unique and growing aspect of the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Lon started Waterworks Fund What Lon hopes to accomplish with Waterworks Fund An overview of the financial regulations that authorized crowdfunding in the water space How Waterworks Fund fills a need in the water space How projects and companies can seek to use the Waterworks Fund platform The different types of structures available under the Waterworks Fund platform The financial limits on crowdfunding for both accredited and non-accredited investors How water investors can find out about water projects Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Lon’s LinkedIn page Waterworks Fund’s website TWV #045: Water Sector Investing with Jud Hill TWV #105: Investing in Water with Bill Brennan TWV #165: Private Equity in the Water Sector with Cimbria Capital’s Brian Iversen Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Greg Quist, CEO of SmartCover Systems, listened to his customers 15 years ago and developed a highly successful smart sewer solution. Greg joins us do discuss how the SmartCover technology works, his thoughts on change in the utility industry, listening to customers, developing enhancements to the core produce, and much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: How SmartCover Systems was born What CSOs (combined sewer overflows) and SSOs (sanitary sewer overflows) are Difference between how SSO systems and CSO systems are designed How regulation and regulatory policy drove the need for SmartCover’s product Why listening to your customers is so important, especially when developing new solutions How smart sewers save money in both capital costs and O&M expenses How SmartCover has continued to adapt and what the next generation of sensors will be monitoring for Why incrementalism is the key to achieving successful change Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Greg’s LinkedIn page SmartCover Systems’ LinkedIn page SmartCover Systems’ website TWV #130: A Contractor’s Practical Thoughts on Sewer OverflowsThank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Greg Quist, CEO of SmartCover Systems, listened to his customers 15 years ago and developed a highly successful smart sewer solution. Greg joins us do discuss how the SmartCover technology works, his thoughts on change in the utility industry, listening to customers, developing enhancements to the core produce, and much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: How SmartCover Systems was born What CSOs (combined sewer overflows) and SSOs (sanitary sewer overflows) are Difference between how SSO systems and CSO systems are designed How regulation and regulatory policy drove the need for SmartCover’s product Why listening to your customers is so important, especially when developing new solutions How smart sewers save money in both capital costs and O&M expenses How SmartCover has continued to adapt and what the next generation of sensors will be monitoring for Why incrementalism is the key to achieving successful change Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Greg’s LinkedIn page SmartCover Systems’ LinkedIn page SmartCover Systems’ website TWV #130: A Contractor’s Practical Thoughts on Sewer OverflowsThank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jim Williams, the sitting AWWA President, provides an illuminating interview on the utility response to COVID-19 and what the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be. Jim addresses the basics for how utilities have responded to the pandemic, and also dives into federal legislative efforts, financial fallout and much more in a great interview. Reese Tisdale also comes on for another Bluefield on Tap to discuss the latest market developments in the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: The role of the President of AWWA and AWWA governance How the COVID-19 has impacted utilities in the short term How a pandemic utility response differs from a natural disaster response Strategies employed by utilities to maintain a safe and healthy workforce and protect the public health Utilities, vendors to utilities, and “essential services” under government stay at home orders Delays in utility capital programs and projects Federal legislation and money for utility infrastructure and loan programs Long-term repercussions of COVID-19, including financial repercussions, full cost of service rate recovery, and rate affordability Jim’s thoughts on how the COVID-19 pandemic will change and shape the water sector Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Jim’s LinkedIn page AWWA website AWWA’s Coronavirus Webpage TWV #146: The AWWA: Past, Present and Future with David LaFrance Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jim Williams, the sitting AWWA President, provides an illuminating interview on the utility response to COVID-19 and what the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be. Jim addresses the basics for how utilities have responded to the pandemic, and also dives into federal legislative efforts, financial fallout and much more in a great interview. Reese Tisdale also comes on for another Bluefield on Tap to discuss the latest market developments in the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: The role of the President of AWWA and AWWA governance How the COVID-19 has impacted utilities in the short term How a pandemic utility response differs from a natural disaster response Strategies employed by utilities to maintain a safe and healthy workforce and protect the public health Utilities, vendors to utilities, and “essential services” under government stay at home orders Delays in utility capital programs and projects Federal legislation and money for utility infrastructure and loan programs Long-term repercussions of COVID-19, including financial repercussions, full cost of service rate recovery, and rate affordability Jim’s thoughts on how the COVID-19 pandemic will change and shape the water sector Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Jim’s LinkedIn page AWWA website AWWA’s Coronavirus Webpage TWV #146: The AWWA: Past, Present and Future with David LaFrance Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Austin Thompson of the University of North Carolina’s Environmental Finance Center joins us to discuss challenges with and innovations in small utility systems. Austin tackles the primary issues and challenges faced by smaller systems and informs us of some innovations taking place in smaller systems that are making a positive impact. In this session, you’ll learn about: The primary challenges smaller systems face How small systems deal with big capital needs and a small customer base How small systems deal with water quality challenges How topography presents challenges for smaller systems How populations density impacts smaller systems Some of the strategies to address these challenges How water kiosks help small systems How topography challenges created an innovative energy production opportunity for a small system The role training plays in providing innovations to smaller systems Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Austin’s bio page on the UNC EFC website UNC EFC’s website Appalachian Regional Commission website TWV #047: The Ups and Downs of Environmental Finance with Jeff Hughes Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Austin Thompson of the University of North Carolina’s Environmental Finance Center joins us to discuss challenges with and innovations in small utility systems. Austin tackles the primary issues and challenges faced by smaller systems and informs us of some innovations taking place in smaller systems that are making a positive impact. In this session, you’ll learn about: The primary challenges smaller systems face How small systems deal with big capital needs and a small customer base How small systems deal with water quality challenges How topography presents challenges for smaller systems How populations density impacts smaller systems Some of the strategies to address these challenges How water kiosks help small systems How topography challenges created an innovative energy production opportunity for a small system The role training plays in providing innovations to smaller systems Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Austin’s bio page on the UNC EFC website UNC EFC’s website Appalachian Regional Commission website TWV #047: The Ups and Downs of Environmental Finance with Jeff Hughes Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Brian Iversen, founder and managing partner of Cimbria Capital, pulls back the curtain on private equity in the water sector in this fascinating episode. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap session talking pipe materials and plastics. Settle in for a great episode! In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Brian believes the water sector is ripe for investment The role of growth capital/private equity capital in fostering water-related businesses Brian’s take on the current state of the water sector How the water sector is a commodity driven market with upstream, downstream and midstream components The difference between private equity and venture capital & why venture capital doesn’t work as well as private equity in the water sector Why Brian believes investors are still trying to figure the water sector out Why Brian believes management teams and business models are key elements of water sector investing Brian’s thoughts on impact investing, ESG & resiliency investing Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Brian’s LinkedIn page Cimbria Capital’s website Brian’s bio on the Cimbria Capital website Florida Drilling website AMI Global website TWV #105: Investing in Water with Bill Brennan TWV #045: Water Sector Investing with Jud Hill Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!