Talking Under Water

Talking Under Water is a One Water podcast for the water industry. Editors from Endeavor’s Water Group highlight news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts. Topics covered include water and wastewater treatment, stormwater and erosion control, diversity, regulations/legislation, flooding, circular water economy, water scarcity, small systems, emerging contaminants, smart water and more.

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President Trump’s first month, EPA Office of Water assistant administrator nomination & the California wildfires

In this episode, hosts share recent industry news, including several actions during the first month of President Trump's second term.
Feb. 21, 2025
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U.S. EPA releases PFAS risk assessment: Now what?

What does U.S. EPA’s risk assessment of PFAS in sewage sludge tell wastewater professionals and how it may inform future regulations.
Feb. 7, 2025
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California wildfires, PFAS risk assessment & EPA administrator hearing

In this episode, the hosts dive into recent industry news ranging from the southern California wildfires to the EPA administrator hearing.
Jan. 24, 2025
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Water Reuse Strategies for U.S. Cities

Exploring what's next for water reuse throughout the country.
Jan. 17, 2025
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Where is the water industry heading in 2025?

In the final 2024 episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts analyze State of the Industry survey results.
Dec. 20, 2024
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The Pulse of Water: State of the Industry Insights with Bentley

Examining the forces and trends shaping the water industry
Dec. 13, 2024
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Why is the membrane filter technique so popular for microbiological testing of water?

Cytiva global product manager Patty Lee explains the ins and outs of microbiological testing of water and what makes the membrane filter technique so popular.
Nov. 27, 2024
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Exploring the intersection of data, communications & power infrastructure, Part II

In part II of this panel, infrastructure and energy editorial leads at Endeavor Business Media share the cross-sections between their sectors.
Nov. 22, 2024
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Smart Water insights with Bentley Systems

In this episode, learn more about where smart water is heading.
Nov. 15, 2024
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Exploring the intersection of data, communications & power infrastructure, Part I

Infrastructure and Energy editorial leads at Endeavor Business Media share the cross-sections between their sectors.
Nov. 7, 2024
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What does a day without water look like in 2024?

Hear from editor voices in the manufacturing, digital infrastructure, healthcare and buildings and constructions markets regarding the importance of water and how a day without...
Oct. 25, 2024
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Finding Adaptive Solutions with VertiGIS

In this episode, sponsored by VertiGIS, learn more about managing data, tackling industry challenges and more.
Oct. 18, 2024
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WEFTEC 2024 Wrap-up

Talking Under Water hosts share their experiences and insights from the WEFTEC 2024 show floor.
Oct. 11, 2024
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Clean Water Act Violations & Integrated Water Resources partnership

According to a report from the Idaho Conservation League, wastewater treatment plants across the state racked up 458 violations in 2023.
Sept. 27, 2024
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How will metering as a service work for the water industry?

In this episode, the hosts share an interview on metering as a service business models and how they are being used in the water industry.
Sept. 13, 2024
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SpaceX permit application & a new PFAS testing initiative

U.S. EPA issued a Clean Water Act violation in March of this year, but SpaceX refutes a violation took place.
Aug. 30, 2024
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CROSSROADS Report: Charting the Future of Infrastructure

The GHD Report surveyed 13,000 people for their outlook on equitable infrastructure.
Aug. 16, 2024
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Coastal Resiliency Funding & Safe Drinking Water Act Violations

In this episode, the hosts cover recent industry news and discuss SRF funding.
Aug. 2, 2024
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SCOTUS overturns Chevron deference: Now what?

In this episode, two industry experts share what the overturning of the Chevron precedent means for the water industry.
July 19, 2024
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NOAA announces $60 million for climate-ready workforce

In this episode, we provide an AWWA ACE recap and cover recent funding announcements from the Department of Commerce and NOAA to build a climate-ready workforce.
July 5, 2024
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One year after Sackett v. EPA: What’s next?

In this episode, Duke McCall, partner at Morgan Lewis, discusses what has happened in the year since the Sackett v. EPA decision and where the industry goes from here.
June 21, 2024
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DuPont to spin off water business

In this episode, the hosts cover recent industry news, including DuPont's restructuring plans, funding and more.
June 7, 2024
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What is on the flood control horizon?

Roland Jones of CIS discusses flood control challenges, funding and more.
May 24, 2024
Talking Under Water: The looming biosolids crisis in Maine

Talking Under Water: The looming biosolids crisis in Maine

Industry experts warn of a looming biosolids crisis in Maine following the state's ban on land application.
May 10, 2024
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What do the new PFAS MCLs mean for the water industry?

Industry professionals provide insight into the new PFAS MCLs, which were announced on April 10.
April 26, 2024
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Talking Under Water: What utilities need to know about cybersecurity

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts touch on recent industry and an interview on cybersecurity.
April 12, 2024
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Talking Under Water:  Meet the new EPA water leader

In this episode, we share an interview with Bruno Pigott, acting assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Water.
April 5, 2024
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Talking Under Water: Women in Water with Kathy Romans

In this episode, the hosts share the final Women in Water interview of the month, as Women's History Month concludes.
March 29, 2024
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Talking Under Water: Building a network with Womxn in Water

In this episode Amanda Jones, project manager for Tucson Water and founder of Womxn in Water talks about being a woman in the water industry, finding Womxn in Water, her career...
March 15, 2024
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Talking Under Water: What California’s new direct potable reuse regulations mean

In this episode, representatives of WaterReuse California discuss what direct potable reuse is and how and why California's new regulation was developed.
March 1, 2024
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Talking Under Water: Diversity, equity & inclusion in the water sector

In this episode, the hosts share an interview with Ifetayo Venner on diversity, equity and inclusion in the water sector.
Feb. 16, 2024
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Talking Under Water:  How to elevate groundwater desalination efforts

In this week’s episode, EMWD General Manager Joe Mouaward provides insight into groundwater desalination.
Feb. 2, 2024
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Talking Under Water: The intersection of water & food processing

In this episode, the hosts share an interview on how water and food processing impact each other and trends between the two.
Jan. 19, 2024
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Talking Under Water: PFAS Progress Report for 2023

In this episode of Talking Under Water, co-host Bob Crossen talks with Radhika Fox, of U.S. EPA’s Office of Water, about the agency’s annual PFAS Progress report.
Jan. 5, 2024
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Talking Under Water Episode 84: 2023 State of the Industry 

In the final episode of 2023, the hosts share insight into the state of the industry surveys conducted by the Endeavor Business Media Water Group.
Dec. 15, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 83: Climate Variability & Infrastructure Challenges

This episode explores the 2023 State of the Market Report: Response to Climate Variability.
Dec. 1, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 82: Smart water sentiments

In this episode, the hosts discuss news regarding funding in various capacities and share an interview with Colby Manwaring of Autodesk about smart water.
Nov. 17, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 81: WOTUS & The Clean Water Act

In this episode, Duke McCall, partner at Morgan Lewis, discusses implications of SCOTUS' Sackett v. EPA decision.
Nov. 3, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 80: WEFTEC Audio Diaries

In this episode, the hosts share audio diaries from industry professionals who attended WEFTEC 2023.
Oct. 27, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 79: Imagine a Day Without Water

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts recognize Imagine a Day Without Water by sharing how important water is to other industries – aviation, food processing, dentistry...
Oct. 19, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 78: The importance of the One Water approach

Tyler Jones, national business line executive of the U.S. water practice for WSP, discusses the necessity of a one water approach to water stewardship.
Oct. 6, 2023
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Episode 77: Water's role in the Blue Economy

This episode of Talking Under Water explores the Blue Economy and how water makes an impact.
Sept. 29, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 76: Monitoring microplastics

In this episode, the hosts discuss the final WOTUS amendment, recent Xylem news, and share an interview with PolyGone co-founders, who discuss their technology and microplastics...
Sept. 15, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 75: Cloud seeding & droughts

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts share an interview on how cloud seeding is being used more commonly in creating water supply.
Sept. 1, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 74: Challenges & solutions for small systems

In this episode, the hosts share recent industry news along with an interview dissecting small systems trends with Brent Bridges, senior principal at Woodard & Curran.
Aug. 18, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 73: USGS PFAS Study

In this episode, Jeremy Wolfe interviews Kelly Smalling, a research hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, about a major study from USGS on PFAS detection in water supplies...
Aug. 4, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 72: The evolution of water reuse

In this episode, the hosts dive into a new PFAS USGS study, discuss a new water coalition and share an interview about water reuse.
July 21, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 71: Consumer confidence reports

In this episode, WaterWorld’s Editor-in-Chief Mandy Crispin talks with Jeremy Wolfe about the U.S. EPA’s proposed rulemaking for Water Quality Reports.
July 7, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 70: AWWA ACE23 Wrap-up

In this episode, WaterWorld and Wastewater Digest editors talk about AWWA ACE23, including trends, products and solutions they witnessed at the show.
June 23, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 69: Exploring the ocean’s future with bluetech

In this interview, explore bluetech innovations and how they are playing into the ocean’s impact on climate change.
June 2, 2023
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Talking Under Water Bonus Episode: Smart water with Badger Meter

How smart water products and solutions evolved and how utilities are effectively using new technologies.
May 26, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 68: Flood control trends

In this episode, the hosts talk about Build America, Buy America and Clean Water Act enforcement and share an interview on flood control trends.
May 19, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 67: The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions

In this month’s episode, Bob Crossen interviews Josh Mahan of Xylem about The Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C., which was built to facilitate productive conversations on the...
May 5, 2023
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Episode 66: Analysis of U.S. EPA’s PFAS MCLs proposal

In this month’s episode, Walt Marlowe of WEF and Chris Moody of AWWA share perspectives from both associations on the EPA’s PFAS MCLs proposal.
April 28, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 65: EPA proposes PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels

During a press conference March 14, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced EPA’s proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels for six PFAS chemicals.
April 7, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 64: Women in Water with Naomi Jones & Michaela Rempkowski

In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss U.S. EPA’s recent MCLs proposal for six PFAS in drinking water, share notes from a BaBa webinar and share the second Women in Water ...
March 17, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 63: Women in Water with Megan Glover

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we feature an interview with Megan Glover, CEO of 120Water.
March 3, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 62: Diversity, equity & inclusion in the water sector

In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss the Norfolk Southern East Palestine train derailment, new funding for emerging contaminants and share an interview on DE&I in the water...
Feb. 17, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 61: Xylem acquires Evoqua

In this bonus episode, Bob Crossen talks with Albert Cho, Al Cho, Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer at Xylem, and Snehal A. Desai, Chief Growth and Sustainability Officer...
Feb. 3, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 60: Industrial Water Trends to Watch

In this month’s episode, the hosts share highlights of the EPA’s Effluent Limitation Guidelines Plan 15 and an overview of a potential pricing model for water utilities and share...
Jan. 27, 2023
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Talking Under Water Episode 59: 2022 State of the Industry

In this month’s episode, the hosts take a deep dive into the state of the water industry across all verticals.
Dec. 16, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 58: Smart Water Trends & Best Practices

In this month’s episode, the hosts talk about the EPA’s PFAS CERCLA proposal, the Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis and drought resiliency funding and share an interview on smart...
Nov. 18, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 57: Rising Water Leaders

In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss news surrounding funding for water storage projects in the West, touch on PFAS regulations and share an interview with Maura Jarvis,...
Oct. 21, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 56: The Emerging Contaminants Puzzle

In this month’s episode, the hosts share an episode on emerging contaminants and discuss the Jackson, Mississippi, Water Crisis and the latest proposal from the EPA, which involves...
Sept. 16, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 55: Challenges & Trends in Small Systems

In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss EPA’s proposal for PFOA and PFOS to be listed as a hazardous substance under CERCLA and share an interview about small systems.
Aug. 19, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 54: Measuring Water Insecurity

In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss the new PFAS health advisory limits and NOAA funding and share an interview on water scarcity.
July 22, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 53: Discussing Water as a Global Community

In this month’s episode, the hosts share recent industry news, including the Action Plan on Global Water Security, and an interview on circular economy and trends relating to ...
June 30, 2022
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Talking Under Water Epsiode 52: Flood Mitigation as a One Water Issue

In this month’s episode, the hosts highlight a recent DoD memo regarding the burning of PFAS, touch on Build America Buy America, share news regarding grant funding to SRFs and...
May 31, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 51: Diving into Regulations

In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss a new documentary, “FLINT,” and a new EPA memo regarding nutrient pollution reductions and share an interview on regulations.
April 1, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 50: Women in Water

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts share interviews with two stellar women in water, surrounding Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
March 1, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 49: The Importance of DE&I to the Water Industry

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss news relating to lead service line inventories & water-focused social media events, plus they share an interview with the co...
Feb. 1, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 48: One Water Innovations & Tactics

In this month’s episode, the podcasts hosts discuss news relating to Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) and a new EPA video challenge, plus they share an interview...
Jan. 21, 2022
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Talking Under Water Episode 47: State of the Industry 2021

Special podcast episode provides updates on the state of the water industry, featuring interviews from across the storm water, water quality and wastewater industries
Dec. 17, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 46: Women in Water 2021

This month’s podcast episodes features interviews with four women in water on their career journeys, leadership & diversity.
Nov. 19, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 45: The Future of One Water — Climate, Equity & Recovering Stronger

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss news relating to water equity and WOTUS, plus they share an interview on One Water
Oct. 22, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 43: Small Systems Trends

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss infrastructure news and extreme weather events, plus they share an interview on small systems trends
Oct. 21, 2021
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Value of Water Series: Water Access Perspective with COPE

In this episode, the hosts share the final interview, about water access, in the special Value of Water Series
Sept. 21, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 44: How is PFAS a One Water Issue?

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss the impacts of Hurricane Ida on water infrastructure, plus they share an interview on PFAS
Sept. 17, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 42: Sustainable Hotel Water Management

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss federal water news & share an interview on sustainable hotel water management
July 16, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 41: Water Scarcity, Economy & Equity

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss the impact of water scarcity on the entire water cycle, ranging from surface water to groundwater
June 18, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 40: Funding, Travel & New Technologies

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts dig into the Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, as well as SGC Water Group COVID-19 travel impact survey results...
May 20, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 39: Seizing Water's Moment

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts share two interviews regarding the current legislative landscape for water infrastructure priorities
April 16, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 38: When it Rains, it Pours

In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss the American Rescue Plan, ASCE Report Card, and share an interview on microplastics
March 19, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 37: Balance & Belonging

In this month's episode, the podcast hosts share an interview on diversity and inclusion & provide updates on the Lead & Copper Rule revisions
Feb. 19, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 36: Trends in Sustainable Investment

Podcast episode unpacks Lead & Copper Rule updates, Chesapeake Bay water quality updates & trends in sustainable investment
Jan. 15, 2021
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Talking Under Water Episode 35: State of the Industry 2020

Special podcast episode provides updates on the state of the water industry, featuring interviews from across the storm water, water quality and wastewater industries
Dec. 18, 2020
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Talking Under Water Episode 34: Women in Water

This month’s podcast episode features interviews with two women in water on their career journeys, leadership & diversity.
Nov. 20, 2020
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Value of Water Series: Community Perspective with Milwaukee Water Commons

In this special episode, podcast hosts share the third interview, focusing on the community perspective, in the Value of Water Series
Oct. 23, 2020
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Value of Water Series: Utility Perspective with Buffalo Sewer Authority

Podcast hosts share the second interview, focusing on the utility perspective, in this month's special Value of Water Series
Oct. 23, 2020
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Value of Water Series: One Water with Radhika Fox

Podcast hosts share the first interview in the special Value of Water Series, which will focus on sharing diverse voices and perspectives on solving water access, equity and affordabili...
Oct. 23, 2020
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Talking Under Water Episode 33: Source Water Contamination

Podcast hosts cover the latest one water news & share an interview on source water contamination
Oct. 2, 2020
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Talking Under Water Episode 32: Acceleration of Digital Technologies

Podcast hosts delve into the increasing role of digital technologies across the water sector in 2020 & beyond
Sept. 18, 2020
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Talking Under Water Episode 31: West Coast One Water Stories

This month’s podcast episode digs into one water challenges across the west coast and explores this year’s U.S. Water Prize winners.
Aug. 24, 2020
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Talking Under Water Episode 28: Equity & Resiliency

In this episode of Talking Under Water, hosts dig into virtual events, water equity issues, water resiliency initiatives and more.
Aug. 6, 2020
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Talking Under Water Episode 30: Water Quality Monitoring & Sustainable Solutions

In this episode, host Lauren Del Ciello interviews Lisa Brand, CTO for LG Sonic, about the importance of water quality monitoring and the role sustainable solutions may play in...
July 17, 2020
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Episode 29: Clean Water Partnerships & Storm Water Management

In this episode of Talking Under Water, host Katie Johns interviews Keisha Brown, partnership liaison for Corvias.
July 2, 2020
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Episode 27: Water Equity & Affordability

In this episode, TUW Host Bob Crossen and Will Sarni, founder and CEO for Water Foundry, discuss water equity and affordability.
June 5, 2020
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Talking Under Water Episode 15: Smart Water Quality

Hosts interview director of smart strategy for Sensus on importance of smart water quality & data analytics for utilities
May 19, 2020
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Talking Under Water Episode 26: Water Infrastructure Funding & Smart Water

This episode delves into building water systems, major water infrastructure packages and smart water
May 14, 2020