Water Values Podcast

BGD LegCon previews the 2019 Indiana legislative session. While the subject matter may be Indiana-specific, it provides insight into how legislators think about water issues. The panel also takes water out of its silo and places it in context of other competing infrastructure issues, such as energy infrastructure and broadband. So please don’t discount this just because you don’t live or do business in Indiana – the insights about how legislators perceive and address issues transcends political boundari

To kick off 2019, long-requested guest, Jay Famiglietti, joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss groundwater depletion and water conflict.. Jay formerly worked as the Senior Water Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, and...

To kick off 2019, long-requested guest, Jay Famiglietti, joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss groundwater depletion and water conflict.. Jay formerly worked as the Senior Water Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, and now holds the position of Director of the Global Institute for Water Security at the University of Saskatchewan. Diving deep into the issue groundwater depletion, Jay identifies the water conflict issues that water scarcity brings about.

A blue ribbon panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2018 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2019 will look like. Todd Danielson, Chief Utilities Executive for Avon Lake Regional Water in Ohio, Paula Kehoe, Director of Water Resources for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and Reese Tisdale, President of Bluefield Research, collaborate to provide you with their insights into the water industry.

A blue ribbon panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2018 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2019 will look like. Todd Danielson, Chief Utilities Executive for Avon Lake Regional Water in Ohio, Paula Kehoe, Director of Water Resources for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and Reese Tisdale, President of Bluefield Research, collaborate to provide you with their insights into the water industry.

WASH consultant Ed Bourque joins The Water Values Podcast and lends a fresh perspective on WASH issues. Ed discusses the relationships of WASH with integrated water resource management and water governance. His hands on experience living abroad and working in the WASH sector gives a great perspective on how WASH is implemented on the ground. Ed identifies what some of the obstacles to WASH projects are and how to overcome those obstacles to achieve a successful WASH project.

WASH consultant Ed Bourque joins The Water Values Podcast and lends a fresh perspective on WASH issues. Ed discusses the relationships of WASH with integrated water resource management and water governance. His hands on experience living abroad and working in the WASH sector gives a great perspective on how WASH is implemented on the ground. Ed identifies what some of the obstacles to WASH projects are and how to overcome those obstacles to achieve a successful WASH project.

Water Reuse Association (WRA) Executive Director Patricia Sinicropi joins The Water Values Podcast for a deep dive into the current state of water reuse. Pat identifies current geographic hotbeds in the U.S. for water reuse, discusses the impact of recently passed legislation, and provides her forecast for water reuse in the future.

Water Reuse Association (WRA) Executive Director Patricia Sinicropi joins The Water Values Podcast for a deep dive into the current state of water reuse. Pat identifies current geographic hotbeds in the U.S. for water reuse, discusses the impact of recently passed legislation, and provides her forecast for water reuse in the future.

Chris Peacock, founder and CEO of AQUAOSO Technologies, discusses building a water resilient future for the ag economy. Chris addresses water risk assessment in the ag sector from banks to investors to growers and from crop diversity and water intensity perspectives. Chris brings clarity to the fragmented ag water marketplace. Reese Tisdale also returns for Bluefield on Tap and discusses M&A activity in the irrigation market & the impacts on the ag and commercial and industrial property management sectors.

Chris Peacock, founder and CEO of AQUAOSO Technologies, discusses building a water resilient future for the ag economy. Chris addresses water risk assessment in the ag sector from banks to investors to growers and from crop diversity and water intensity perspectives. Chris brings clarity to the fragmented ag water marketplace. Reese Tisdale also returns for Bluefield on Tap and discusses M&A activity in the irrigation market & the impacts on the ag and commercial and industrial property management sectors.

Peggy Gallos, Executive Director of the Association of Environmental Authorities of New Jersey, discusses challenges faced by water and sewer utilities. Peggy’s position and diverse background, coming from public policy and journalism, provides her with a unique view on how water and sewer utilities find solutions to various challenges. Peggy also explains and describes a unique “liberal arts” program that provides great experience and grooms the next generation of water utility leadership in New Jersey.

Peggy Gallos, Executive Director of the Association of Environmental Authorities of New Jersey, discusses challenges faced by water and sewer utilities. Peggy’s position and diverse background, coming from public policy and journalism, provides her with a unique view on how water and sewer utilities find solutions to various challenges. Peggy also explains and describes a unique “liberal arts” program that provides great experience and grooms the next generation of water utility leadership in New Jersey.

Jeffrey Kightlinger, GM of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, discusses hardening Metropolitan’s infrastructure and diversifying its water supply, along with sharing some thoughts on promoting regionalism. Jeffrey makes astute insights about Southern California’s water supply and infrastructure challenges, as well as the benefits of regionalism. Reese Tisdale’s Bluefield on Tap segment details several major water conferences and identifies some trends in topics and speakers.

Jeffrey Kightlinger, GM of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, discusses hardening Metropolitan’s infrastructure and diversifying its water supply, along with sharing some thoughts on promoting regionalism. Jeffrey makes astute insights about Southern California’s water supply and infrastructure challenges, as well as the benefits of regionalism. Reese Tisdale’s Bluefield on Tap segment details several major water conferences and identifies some trends in topics and speakers.

In this episode, we look at things from a different perspective. Sci-Fi author Claudiu Murgan discusses his new book, Water Entanglement, and explains how he made water a central theme and character in the book. Hear Claudiu discuss his book and then go out and read Water Entanglement.

In this episode, we look at things from a different perspective. Sci-Fi author Claudiu Murgan discusses his new book, Water Entanglement, and explains how he made water a central theme and character in the book. Hear Claudiu discuss his book and then go out and read Water Entanglement.

Frank Burns explains how his time designing wastewater treatment plants led to the founding of a technology company that identifies water waste in the built environment. Frank gives a wide-ranging look at how water waste can be effectively managed (like inventory) with technology. Sharing his ultimate vision for the technology, Frank describes how water can become a central component of the smart cities movement and find significant sources of conserved supply within the existing water distribution system. This episode also features a Bluefield on Tap segment with Keith Hays, co-founder and Vice President of Bluefield Research. Keith discusses the digital water/smart water movement in the water sector and identifies drivers of the trend.

Frank Burns explains how his time designing wastewater treatment plants led to the founding of a technology company that identifies water waste in the built environment. Frank gives a wide-ranging look at how water waste can be effectively managed (like inventory) with technology. Sharing his ultimate vision for the technology, Frank describes how water can become a central component of the smart cities movement and find significant sources of conserved supply within the existing water distribution system. This episode also features a Bluefield on Tap segment with Keith Hays, co-founder and Vice President of Bluefield Research. Keith discusses the digital water/smart water movement in the water sector and identifies drivers of the trend.

David Putnam conveys some of the wisdom he’s learned during his 40 years as contractor in the water and sewer industry. David talks prevention of SSOs, including his patented invention, the Sewer Sentry. David also talks pipe-breaking and gives us a glimpse of the more practical side of the water and sewer industry. If you aren’t out in the field every day working with the physical plant, this episode will open your eyes to some of the issues going on outside the fence.

David Putnam conveys some of the wisdom he’s learned during his 40 years as contractor in the water and sewer industry. David talks prevention of SSOs, including his patented invention, the Sewer Sentry. David also talks pipe-breaking and gives us a glimpse of the more practical side of the water and sewer industry. If you aren’t out in the field every day working with the physical plant, this episode will open your eyes to some of the issues going on outside the fence.

Doug Hatler of Fracta, Inc., discusses artificial intelligence and machine learning for water utilities. Doug identifies how the AI and ML capabilities work, where we are on the adoption scale, and many more fascinating issues in how water utilities embrace technology and where we’ll be in a few years. Doug also addresses how AI and ML contribute to dynamic, rather than static, system planning. Reese Tisdale discusses market dynamics for public private partnerships and more on our Bluefield on Tap segmen

Doug Hatler of Fracta, Inc., discusses artificial intelligence and machine learning for water utilities. Doug identifies how the AI and ML capabilities work, where we are on the adoption scale, and many more fascinating issues in how water utilities embrace technology and where we’ll be in a few years. Doug also addresses how AI and ML contribute to dynamic, rather than static, system planning. Reese Tisdale discusses market dynamics for public private partnerships and more on our Bluefield on Tap segmen

Geoff Engelstein of Mars International brings his tech experience to a discussion on how the internet of things (IOT) affects the water sector and where he thinks the IOT will affect the water sector. Many of us have heard of the IOT but not many have a great handle on its significance. Geoff explains what IOT is, how it is used in the water sector, and what applications make sense for its future use in the water sector.

Geoff Engelstein of Mars International brings his tech experience to a discussion on how the Internet of Things (IoT) affects the water sector and where he thinks the IoT will affect the water sector. Many of us have heard of the IoT but not many have a great handle on its significance. Geoff explains what IoT is, how it is used in the water sector, and what applications make sense for its future use in the water sector.

Byron Druss of InVizion LLC discusses maximizing capital plan efficiency. Byron identifies inefficiencies in traditional capital planning methodologies and explains how those inefficiencies can by cured through software as a service applications. He notes challenges and roadblocks that keep utilities from attaining efficient deployment of capital for the infrastructure needs. Reese Tisdale returns with a great Bluefield on Tap segment where he provides his takeaways from AWWA ACE.

Byron Druss of InVizion LLC discusses maximizing capital plan efficiency. Byron identifies inefficiencies in traditional capital planning methodologies and explains how those inefficiencies can by cured through software as a service applications. He notes challenges and roadblocks that keep utilities from attaining efficient deployment of capital for the infrastructure needs. Reese Tisdale returns with a great Bluefield on Tap segment where he provides his takeaways from AWWA ACE.

Gary VerDouw, a former American Water employee and now an independent rate and regulatory consultant, discusses the often misunderstood process of setting rates for investor-owned water utilities. Gary has tremendous experience having worked on investor-owned water utilities in multiple jurisdictions and having testified on rate cases before no less than seven public utility commissions. Gary does a tremendous job filling you in on the how, what, why and where of investor-owned water utility rates.

Gary VerDouw, a former American Water employee and now an independent rate and regulatory consultant, discusses the often misunderstood process of setting rates for investor-owned water utilities. Gary has tremendous experience having worked on investor-owned water utilities in multiple jurisdictions and having testified on rate cases before no less than seven public utility commissions. Gary does a tremendous job filling you in on the how, what, why and where of investor-owned water utility rates.

Jon Freedman, the Global Government Affairs Leader with SUEZ Water Technologies, returns as a podcast guest and delivers a great overview of US water infrastructure policy. Jon delves into legislative and administrative policies that impact the water sector and offers his thoughts on water policy ideas. Reese Tisdale provides an update on some M&A activity in the water sector, including discussing the San Jose Water-Connecticut Water deal potential and the CalWater-San Jose Water hostile takeover intrigue.

Jon Freedman, the Global Government Affairs Leader with SUEZ Water Technologies, returns as a podcast guest and delivers a great overview of US water infrastructure policy. Jon delves into legislative and administrative policies that impact the water sector and offers his thoughts on water policy ideas. Reese Tisdale provides an update on some M&A activity in the water sector, including discussing the San Jose Water-Connecticut Water deal potential and the CalWater-San Jose Water hostile takeover intrigue.

Burke Griggs provides a riveting discussion on the state of water law, including some history and procedure involving interstate water disputes and a rundown on current Supreme Court of the United States water conflict litigation. Sprinkling in some of his personal experiences in significant interstate water disputes, Burke gives you a front line look at how these disputes shape up and some of the nuances involved.

Burke Griggs provides a riveting discussion on the state of water law, including some history and procedure involving interstate water disputes and a rundown on current Supreme Court of the United States water conflict litigation. Sprinkling in some of his personal experiences in significant interstate water disputes, Burke gives you a front line look at how these disputes shape up and some of the nuances involved.

Jenny Kehl, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee , discusses virtual water and all it entails. Jenny describes what virtual water is and why it’s important. She also offers some thoughts on how the concept of virtual water will impact issues from water rates to water conflict in the future. Reese Tisdale discusses Bluefield’s latest research into CapEx budgets for large municipal U.S. water utilities in our Bluefield on Tap segment .

Jenny Kehl, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee , discusses virtual water and all it entails. Jenny describes what virtual water is and why it’s important. She also offers some thoughts on how the concept of virtual water will impact issues from water rates to water conflict in the future. Reese Tisdale discusses Bluefield’s latest research into CapEx budgets for large municipal U.S. water utilities in our Bluefield on Tap segment .

Alan Heymann, President of Blue Drop, LLC (a DC Water affiliate), joins us to discuss Blue Drop and how DC Water leverages its expertise to create new revenue streams to mitigate rate increases. Alan digs into the risk analysis and decision-making process DC Water engaged in when determining to launch Blue Drop, the products and services offered by Blue Drop. and the advice he gives to other utilities thinking about dipping their toes into alternative revenue streams.

Alan Heymann, President of Blue Drop, LLC (a DC Water affiliate), joins us to discuss Blue Drop and how DC Water leverages its expertise to create new revenue streams to mitigate rate increases. Alan digs into the risk analysis and decision-making process DC Water engaged in when determining to launch Blue Drop, the products and services offered by Blue Drop. and the advice he gives to other utilities thinking about dipping their toes into alternative revenue streams.

Scott Miller of Umbaugh (nka Baker Tilly) discusses municipal water rates. Scott delves into what elements of cost make up municipal rates and addresses some common issues encountered during the municipal rate-setting process. This isn’t legal advice, so consult your attorney for guidance before initiating the rate-setting process. Reese Tisdale discusses the issue of mine tailing dams and the potential impact of tariffs on the water industry on our Bluefield on Tap segment .

Scott Miller of Umbaugh (nka Baker Tilly) discusses municipal water rates. Scott delves into what elements of cost make up municipal rates and addresses some common issues encountered during the municipal rate-setting process. This isn’t legal advice, so consult your attorney for guidance before initiating the rate-setting process. Reese Tisdale discusses the issue of mine tailing dams and the potential impact of tariffs on the water industry on our Bluefield on Tap segment .

The Water Values Podcast veteran Jud Hill returns to discuss wetlands mitigation banking. Jud, an experienced water investor, now turns his attention to bringing scale, expertise and capital to the wetlands mitigation space. Jud gives a soup to nuts discussion of how wetlands mitigation banking works, what the drivers are, how he marshals expertise, capital and the need for mitigation to deliver efficient wetlands mitigation banking projects.

The Water Values Podcast veteran Jud Hill returns to discuss wetlands mitigation banking. Jud, an experienced water investor, now turns his attention to bringing scale, expertise and capital to the wetlands mitigation space. Jud gives a soup to nuts discussion of how wetlands mitigation banking works, what the drivers are, how he marshals expertise, capital and the need for mitigation to deliver efficient wetlands mitigation banking projects.

David Dolphin, of utility technology provider Ayyeka, discusses a wide range of issues related to end-to-end remote monitoring system deployment. David covers signal strength, data encryption, battery life and other issues that utilities need to consider when evaluating a remote monitoring technology solution. Reese Tisdale discusses big picture issues in the water sector, including the slow-moving train wreck that resulted in Cape Town’s water emergency in our Bluefield on Tap segment.

David Dolphin, of utility technology provider Ayyeka, discusses a wide range of issues related to end-to-end remote monitoring system deployment. David covers signal strength, data encryption, battery life and other issues that utilities need to consider when evaluating a remote monitoring technology solution. Reese Tisdale discusses big picture issues in the water sector, including the slow-moving train wreck that resulted in Cape Town’s water emergency in our Bluefield on Tap segment.

Saltworks Technologies CEO Ben Sparrow joins us to explore wastewater treatment processes and specifically zero liquid discharge systems. Ben does a great job walking us through the steps of the industrial wastewater treatment process and identifying instances that are ripe for zero liquid discharge applications.

Saltworks Technologies CEO Ben Sparrow joins us to explore wastewater treatment processes and specifically zero liquid discharge systems. Ben does a great job walking us through the steps of the industrial wastewater treatment process and identifying instances that are ripe for zero liquid discharge applications.

Michael Murphy, the Director of Water Innovation for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, works on fostering water innovation within the clean energy sector. Michael provides great insights into the interplay among water, energy and technology, so settle in during this cold snap and take a listen to Michael and his years of knowledge and experience in the water sector. Reese Tisdale recounts top stories from 2017 and identifies trends and issues to keep an eye on in 2018 in our Bluefield on Tap segment .

Michael Murphy, the Director of Water Innovation for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, works on fostering water innovation within the clean energy sector. Michael provides great insights into the interplay among water, energy and technology, so settle in during this cold snap and take a listen to Michael and his years of knowledge and experience in the water sector. Reese Tisdale recounts top stories from 2017 and identifies trends and issues to keep an eye on in 2018 in our Bluefield on Tap segment .

A little something different for this year’s wrap-up. Rather than a monologue by me, I decided to pull in some water leaders and have a virtual panel about a remarkable year in water. Charles Fishman, Cindy Wallis-Lage and Jeffrey Kightlinger join the virtual panel to discuss a wide range of water issues from 2017 and offer their prognosis on water in 2018. Take a listen!

A little something different for this year’s wrap-up. Rather than a monologue by me, I decided to pull in some water leaders and have a virtual panel about a remarkable year in water. Charles Fishman, Cindy Wallis-Lage and Jeffrey Kightlinger join the virtual panel to discuss a wide range of water issues from 2017 and offer their prognosis on water in 2018. Take a listen!

My friend Jay Madigan joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss his charitable work for the Lake Cane Restoration Society. Jay tells a wonderful story of how a dedicated and passionate group of citizens, and one determined champion, brought Lake Cane back to swimmable quality. It’s a story that can be duplicated elsewhere if people learn the lessons from the Lake Cane Restoration Society’s blueprint for successful remediation efforts.