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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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