Talking Under Water

In this month’s episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Lauren Del Ciello, Bob Crossen and Katie Johns unpack the recent U.S. EPA proposal to amend coal ash wastewater and monitoring rules. And they also discuss Ohio’s new H2Ohio plan, which aims to reduce algae blooms, improve wastewater infrastructure and prevent lead contamination. Lastly, due to a technical snafu, the planned interview for this month was changed from cyber security to energy efficiency and drives, as the hosts share an interview with Mads Warming of Danfoss during WEFTEC 2019. Listen to the full episode here on SoundCloud and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play!  Show Notes: EPA Coal Ash Wastewater Proposal Pondering Remediation Texas Power Plant Groundwater Tied to Coal Ash Pollutants Young Professional Nomination Forms: WWD Young Pros WQP Young Professionals WQP Industry Icon About the Podcast Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com. Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

In this episode of Talking Under Water, host Bob Crossen shares a comment he received after last month’s discussion of the Silver Tsunami. Then, fellow hosts Lauren Del Ciello and Katie Johns share news regarding the U.S. EPA’s proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule and discuss the Ocean Legacy Foundation’s recently launched E.P.I.C. plastic pollution program. Finally, the hosts interview Kimberly Lemme, the director of program learning and influence for Water for People.  Listen to the full episode here on SoundCloud and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play!  Show Notes: Silver Tsunami Talking Under Water Episode 17: One Water EPA Lead and Copper Rule  EPA Issues Proposal With Changes to Lead and Copper Rule The Ocean Legacy Foundation’s E.P.I.C. Program  Ocean Legacy Foundation Launches International Plastic Pollution Emergency Response Strategy SWS Conference & Exhibition Registration for the event taking place Nov. 12-14 is still open.  Visit www.swsconferenceexpo.com Infrastructure Virtual Summit The webinars are on demand.  Visit roads-water-summit.com  About the Podcast Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com. Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

In this episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Lauren Del Ciello and Bob Crossen welcome their new co-host, Katie Johns. The hosts discuss the U.S. EPA National Water Reuse Action Plan and touch on the repeal of Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language by EPA and the U.S. Army. They also explore the so-called "silver tsunami"—a shift in workforce age dynamics—in the water industry through each of their sectors. Finally, the hosts share an interview recorded live at WEFTEC19 with Radhika Fox, CEO of the U.S. Water Alliance. This episode of Talking Under Water is brought to you by Tsurumi Pump. Tsurumi Pump. Built for Work. Listen to the full episode here on SoundCloud and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play! Show Notes: EPA National Water Reuse Action Plan: U.S. EPA Releases National Water Reuse Action Plan Draft for Public Comment WOTUS: EPA, Army Repeal WOTUS Rule Talking Under Water Episode 8: Waters of the United States Silver Tsunami: WQA Town Hall Meeting (head to 1:09:45 for the comment discussed) U.S. Water Alliance: U.S. Water Alliance One Water Roadmap Imagine a Day Without Water Infrastructure Virtual Summit: Infrastructure Virtual Summit October 1-3, 2019 The Infrastructure Virtual Summit Oct. 1 to 3 includes presentations from the American Society of Civil Engineers-ASCE, Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), and 3M. Visit the Infrastructure Virtual Summit website for more information and to register for this exclusive online event! We're working with Roads & Bridges and Storm Water Solutions to bring thought leaders together to discuss the current and future challenges of infrastructure in the U.S. About the Podcast Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com. Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

In this episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Lauren Estes, Bob Crossen and Lauren Baltas discuss lead filters and water contamination issues in Newark, N.J., and changes to wastewater discharge limits for wineries in Washington state. They also interviewed Carolyn Howard, vice president and regional site development and infrastructure team leader for Draper Aden Associates, about women in the water industry. She provided advice for young professionals and insights on how the industry has changed with its attitude toward women. This episode is now available on Soundcloud. Talking Under Water is hosted by WQP Managing Editor Lauren Estes, SWS Managing Editor Lauren Baltas and WWD Managing Editor Bob Crossen. They can be reached at talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com.  Show Notes:  Washington State Starts Wastewater Discharge Permitting for Wineries Newark’s Drinking Water Problem: Lead And Unreliable Filters Newark, N.J., Groups Head to Court for Safe Drinking Water Lead Filter Concerns Lead to Bottled Water Use Leading Ladies Dynamic & Warm Watch the inaugural WWD Industry Icon talk about the women in the industry: About the Podcast Talking Under Water is the preeminent podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media. 

In this episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Lauren Baltas, Lauren Estes and Bob Crossen discuss a study on ancient groundwater, coastal flooding in New Orleans and a river restoration project that includes wastewater infiltration to refill a groundwater aquifer. The three then interview Travis Smith, director of smart water strategy for Sensus, as well as Chris Thompson, product manager for Sensus. Smith and Thompson discuss the importance of smart water for volumetric data analytics and why adding water quality metrics to smart water systems will be critical for municipalities moving forward. This episode of Talking Under Water is brought to you by the U.S. Water Alliance One Water Summit Sept. 18 to 20 in Austin, Texas. The One Water Summit is the premier national conference focused on sustainable, integrated, and inclusive approaches to managing water, our most precious natural resource. Registration closes Aug. 1. Show Notes U.S. Water Alliance One Water Summit Ancient Groundwater Contributes Carbon to Surface Water New Orlean Downtown Closes Due to Flooding Santa Cruz River project means coordination between water infrastructure managers Talking Under Water Special Episode: AWWA ACE19  Interviews with Meena Sankaran from Ketos and Rick Bacon from Aqua Metrology Systems on smart water quality and smart water systems from the show floor at AWWA ACE 19 in Denver. About the Podcast Talking Under Water is the preeminent podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com

In the June 2019 episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Lauren Estes, Lauren Baltas and Bob Crossen discuss the impacts of groundwater pumping, as well as the 50-year anniversary of the Cuyahoga River fire. They also speak with Rob Moore, senior policy analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council, about flooding in the Midwest. This episode is now available on Soundcloud. Talking Under Water is hosted by WQP Managing Editor Lauren Estes, SWS Managing Editor Lauren Baltas and WWD Managing Editor Bob Crossen. They can be reached at talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com.  Show Notes Groundwater Study Shows Reduced Flow Looking Back at the Cuyahoga River Fire 50 Years Later INTERVIEW: Rob Moore, senior policy analyst for NRDC About the Podcast Talking Under Water is the preeminent podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. 

In the May episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Bob Crossen, Lauren Baltas and Lauren Estes discuss recent news, including an updated map of U.S., per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, the U.S. Water Alliance on-site non-potable water system commission and the upcoming Water Expo. The hosts then connected with Samantha Coppels from Daphne Utilities, a WWD 2019 Young Professional, to discuss the future of the industry and the importance of public outreach. Show Notes The Water Expo 2019 Raising a Sustainable Glass Daphne Utilities WWD 2017 Top Project New Water Cleanup Proposal EWG Interactive Map Canadian Government Funds Flood Mitigation Project

In this special episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Bob Crossen and Lauren Estes speak to water professionals at AWWA ACE19. Tune in to hear their interviews with Meena Sankaran of Ketos and Rick Bacon of Aqua Metrology Systems. One water and smart water are more important than ever, and their conversations reflect that. AWWA ACE19 Wrap Up Videos AWWA ACE19 Day 1 Wrap Up AWWA ACE19 Day 2 Wrap Up AWWA ACE19 Day 3 Wrap Up Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com. Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.

In this special episode of Talking Under Water, One Water, One Podcast, WQP Managing Editor Lauren Estes shares interviews with attendees of the Water Quality Assn. Convention & Exposition 2019. First, Estes caught up with James Peterson, product manager for Crystal IS, to discuss disinfection technology and show trends. Next, she spoke with Vince Abendroth, who was honored with WQA's Lifetime Achievement Award at the show. Finally, she connected with Tom Kinnane, WQP's November 2018 Dealer of the Month, to discuss hot topics at the 2019 show. Show Notes: WQA Announces Keynote for 2019 Convention & Exposition 2019 WQA Show Companion Hometown Values No Mountain Too High A Look Ahead  

In the April episode of Talking Under Water, co-hosts Lauren Baltas and Bob Crossen welcome new co-host Lauren Estes. They discuss water scarcity issues related to their "Day Zero" coverage, including coastal flooding across the U.S. and the effects of PFAS on the environment. Crossen also discusses his experience at Water Week in Washington and the different hot topics covered at the event. Finally, the hosts interview Mark Piesik, director of of sales for water and public power for Itron, and pick his brain on how leak detection and non-revenue water relate to the overarching conversation on water scarcity in the industry.  Show Notes: 7 American Cities That Could Disappear by 2020 Louisiana's Disappearing Coast About the Podcast Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com. Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@sgcmail.com or engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.