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Words On Water

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#260: How Veolia is Unlocking the Power of Water Reuse in Municipal and Industrial Practices

A WEF Strategic Goal is to lead the transformation to the Circular Water Economy. Veolia is embracing the challenge of … More

May 19, 202516 min

#259: The Digital Water Footprint: Data Center Water Use and Stewardship

As global demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital entertainment increases, so does the need for data centers. But expansion … More

May 13, 202511 min

#258: The Application of Membrane Bioreactors to Industrial Reuse

The Industrial Water Solutions Conference in June is co-hosted by WateReuse and WEF. Anthony Zamarro, Principal Environmental Engineer at CDM … More

Apr 25, 202526 min

#257: Monitoring Levels with HACH’s New Ammonia Analyzer

The NH6000sc Ammonia Analyzer is a new option for monitoring levels. Listen to Wastewater Applications Development Manager, Adam Jennings, about … More

Mar 26, 202510 min

#256: Applications Now Open for the 2025 Operator Scholarship

Marcos Quintero is inspirational. He is the recipient of the 2023 and 2024 Operator Scholarship. Listen how we went from … More

Mar 5, 20259 min

#255: Register for the 2025 WEF/AWWA YP Summit

The WEF/AWWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit is the premier water and wastewater industry workshop for young professionals. Vice Chairman, Haley … More

Jan 28, 2025

#254: The Hach Company Develops Innovative Products Strengthening Client Relationships

Hach is introducing new innovations to the water sector. Kwesi Kwapong, Municipal Market Manager, discusses how these new products make … More

Dec 12, 2024

#253: Waters Corporation Supports Clients to Meet the Challenges of PFAS Compliance

Waters Corporation provides lab equipment, supplies and software for scientists across the world. Utilities and municipalities are turning to companies, … More

Nov 15, 2024

#252: WEF Drives Sustainability at WEFTEC 2024

WEF is committed to environmental stewardship. WEF’s Stephanie Jones, Managing Director, Professional Development and Event Strategy, discusses what attendees can … More

Oct 4, 20247 min

#251: WEFTEC’s Ombudsman Program Assists Convention Attendees in Resolving Conflicts

Communication issues happen on the small and large scale. For the last 3 years, WEFTEC has provided a safe space … More

Oct 3, 202412 min

#250: Kimley-Horn Partners With Dallas Water Utilities On Its Security Master Plan

Dallas Water Utilities is preparing for the future with an eye on protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital threats. … More

Sep 24, 2024

#249: The Black in Water Summit at WEFTEC Provides Space for Black Water Professionals to Connect

WEF is committed to developing a more diverse water workforce. This year’s sponsors of the Black in Water Summit own … More

Sep 23, 202413 min

#248: Get To Know WEF’s New Executive Director, Ralph Exton

WEF is excited to welcome our new Executive Director, Ralph Exton. Hear about his experiences, vision, and goals, and how … More

Sep 17, 202424 min

#247: Environmental and Cost Savings of Anaerobic Digester Systems Discussion with ENGIE North America

Anaerobic digesters are a relatively new technology, but the investment can pay for itself. The system converts high strength organic … More

Sep 5, 202416 min

#246: Recruiting More Women to Join the Water Workforce

Creating a more diverse water workforce is a WEF strategic goal. Amy Tracy, a Senior Associate with Dewberry, has worked … More

Jul 29, 202417 min

#245: The Revised Manual of Standards for Automation of Water Resource Facilities available at the WEF Bookstore

Standards of Automation of Water Resource Facilities will help utility managers and operators better understand the designs of new automation … More

Jul 2, 202410 min

#244: A New Grant Program Levels The Playing Field At This Year’s U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition

The Stockholm Junior Water Prize is the world’s most prestigious award presented to a high school student for a water-research … More

May 15, 20248 min

#243: What Does DE&I Really Look Like And How Can The Water Sector Support Everyone

DE&I not only comes from the heart, but can impact the bottomline. Steve Hamai, WEF’s new Senior Director, of Culture … More

May 2, 202413 min

#242: WEF Celebrates Black History Month and Ways to Develop a Diverse and Passionate Workforce

Hugh Sinclair, Vice President and National Practice Lead for Asset Management at Arcadis and WEF DEI Committee Member, discusses how … More

Feb 13, 2024

Words on Water #241: Advances in Chlorine Technology with Lovibond

Balancing chlorine in water is essential for public health and Lovibond is a leader in advancing technological improvements in the … More

Oct 27, 20238 min

Words on Water #240: Kimley-Horn Partners with Denton, TX, on a Master Water Plan

The City of Denton, Texas, is growing fast. But it’s ahead of the curve when it comes to planning its … More

Oct 1, 202317 min

Words on Water #239: Flowing Towards Sustainability: How Cutting-Edge Instrumentation Powers the Circular Water Economy

Instrumentation technology has been at the forefront of powering the circular water economy (CWE), enabling more efficient and sustainable water … More

Aug 16, 202316 min

Words on Water #238: Preventing Stormwater Failures Before Purchasing Commercial and Industrial Properties

Pipe failures and sink holes can mean millions lost to any commercial or industrial business when stormwater inspections are not … More

Aug 10, 202314 min

Word on Water #237: Funding Wastewater Upgrades with the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act provides federal funds to the wastewater sector to address key challenges facing wastewater professionals in today’s … More

Jul 20, 202318 min

Words on Water #235: Turbidity Testing with Lovibond

May 30, 2023 Wastewater Resource Facilities rely on turbidity testing to know whether our water is safe and healthy. Mike … More

May 30, 202311 min

Ep 234Words on Water #234: Wastewater Surveillance Testing with GT Molecular

May 19, 2023 Wastewater tells a story. It can provide a snapshot of the health of any community. Sarah Kane … More

May 19, 202313 min

Words on Water #233: Paul Bishop On Becoming Water Professionals International

March 17, 2023 Paul Bishop is Chief Executive Officer and President of Water Professionals International. In this episode, Paul talks … More

Mar 17, 2023

Words On Water #232: Tim Gerdes on Role of Wire Cloth and Mesh Screens

January 25, 2023 Tim Gerdes is Sales Manager at Haver & Boecker. In this episode, Tim discusses the ways that … More

Jan 25, 202311 min

Words On Water #231: Greta Zornes on the Path of Potable Reuse

January 4, 2022 Greta Zornes is Water Reuse and Industrial Treatment Leader for CDM Smith. In this episode, Greta explains … More

Jan 5, 202318 min

Words On Water #230: Tshoganetso Masunga on Water in Botswana and her Fellowship with WEF

December 15, 2022 Tshoganetso Masunga is a Community Led Total Sanitation Coordinator and Data Collection & Analysis Specialist at Sarep in … More

Dec 15, 202217 min

Words On Water #229: Radhika Fox on EPA Water Work

November 30, 2022 Radhika Fox is Assistant Administrator for Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In this episode, Radhika … More

Nov 30, 202215 min

Words On Water #228: John Dyson on Navigating Wet Weather

November 28, 2022 John Dyson is Product Channel Manager for AquaPrime at Aqua-Aerobic Systems. In this episode, John discusses the … More

Nov 28, 2022

Words On Water #227: Lt. Col. Dale Kooyenga on Joining the U.S. Army Reserve

November 16, 2022 Dale Kooyenga is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. In this episode, he discusses a … More

Nov 16, 202215 min

Words On Water #226: Ifetayo Venner on Becoming WEF President

November 10, 2022 Ifetayo Venner is the new President of the Water Environment Federation and a Senior Vice President at … More

Nov 10, 202213 min

Words On Water #225: Wayne White and Ted Merrell on the Evolution of Biosolids Management

October 3, 2022 Wayne White is Vice President at Kimley-Horn and Ted Merrell is Vice President and Co-Owner of Merrell … More

Oct 3, 202221 min

Words On Water #224: Boyd Gregg on Improving a Utility’s Energy Profile

September 14, 2022 Boyd Gregg is Senior Business Development Manager for Energy Solutions at ENGIE North America. In this episode, … More

Sep 14, 202218 min

Words On Water #223: Jose Velazquez on the new Manual of Practice

July 26, 2022 Jose Velazquez is a Senior Wastewater Consultant with AE2S and Chair of the Task Force that developed … More

Jul 26, 202210 min

Words On Water #222: Chris Rich on the U.S.-ASEAN Utility Exchange

July 7, 2022 Chris Rich is the Executive Director of the U.S. Water Partnership. In this episode, Chris discusses the … More

Jul 7, 202214 min

Words On Water #221: The Future Of Water In 2051

Predicting 30 years into the future requires big, bold thinkers with strong voices, gathering with like-minded peers who might have … More

Jun 22, 202251 min

Words On Water #220: Jane Madden on Managing PFAS at Water Facilities and in Biosolids

May 25, 2022 Jane Madden is a Senior Vice President and Global Practice Leader for Water Reclamation at CDM Smith. … More

May 25, 202216 min

Words On Water #219: Autosamplers Available For Wastewater Surveillance

May 16, 2022 Anna Mehrotra is the Director of the Wastewater Surveillance Program for the Water Environment Federation (WEF). In … More

May 16, 202212 min

Words On Water #218: Andy Kricun on Best Practices in Workforce Development

May 9, 2022 Andy Kricun is Managing Director at Moonshot Missions and a Senior Fellow at the U.S. Water Alliance. … More

May 9, 202213 min

Words On Water #217: Mark Poling on Programs to Spur Leadership and Innovation

April 18, 2022 Mark Poling is a past member of the WEF Board of Trustees and current member of its … More

Apr 18, 202212 min

Words On Water #216: Charlie Stevens on The Power of Advocacy

April 5, 2023 Charlie Stevens is Utilities Operations Officer at KC Water and Chair of WEF’s Government Affairs Committee. In … More

Apr 5, 202222 min

Words On Water #215: Abhijeet Jain on Trends in the Operations, Efficiency, and Sustainability of Pumps

March 28, 0222 Abhijeet Jain is Vice President and Business Line Manager of the Power and Flow Division for North … More

Mar 28, 202216 min

Words On Water #214: Rajan Ray and Eoin Howlett on the Digital Transformation

March 14, 2022 Rajan Ray is Vice President of Strategy and Marketing at Trinnex and Eoin Howlett is Vice President … More

Mar 14, 202227 min

Words On Water #213: Kelley Dearing Smith on Building and Steering a Communications Team

March 10, 2022 Kelley Dearing Smith is Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Louisville Water. In this episode Kelley … More

Mar 10, 202226 min

Words On Water #212: Kari Brisolara on the Growing Collaboration with the Public Health Sector

March 2, 2022 Kari Brisolara is Associate Professor of Environmental Health at Louisiana State University and Chair of the Disinfection … More

Mar 2, 202217 min

Words On Water #211: Mike Lang on Corrosion Control

February 23, 2022 Mike Lang is Senior Product Manager at Atkore. In this episode Mike provides an overview of corrosion, … More

Feb 23, 202215 min

Words On Water #210: Randy Hayman On The Need For Proactive Communications

February 14, 2022 Randy Hayman is Commissioner and CEO of Philadelphia Water. In this episode, Randy talks with the Water … More

Feb 14, 202239 min