

Water Values Podcast
Dave McGimpsey
The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.
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Dec 5, 2019 • 33min
The Work of Engineers Without Borders
It’s the holidays and that means it’s time for an interview from a philanthropic viewpoint. Walt Walker, a professional engineer with Greeley and Hansen, discusses his work with Engineers Without Borders. Our industry has lots of good people, and Walt represents a shining example of leadership in the water sector. Take a listen and hear how Engineers Without Borders improves lives around the globe and more.

Nov 19, 2019 • 37min
Tips for Avoiding Financial Heartburn for Your Utility
JP Joly of Waterworth discusses water utility financial issues and offers great insights on water utility finances. JP delves into a wide array of financial issues affecting utilities, including modeling, cash reserves, intergenerational equity, and infrastructure cost issues. JP provides a great and unique perspective on water utility financial issues.

Nov 19, 2019 • 37min
Tips for Avoiding Financial Heartburn for Your Utility
JP Joly of Waterworth discusses water utility financial issues and offers great insights on water utility finances. JP delves into a wide array of financial issues affecting utilities, including modeling, cash reserves, intergenerational equity, and infrastructure cost issues. JP provides a great and unique perspective on water utility financial issues.

Nov 5, 2019 • 47min
Scalable, Modular, Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Aquacycl Founder and CEO, Orianna Bretschger, discusses the BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology (BETT) that allows for distributed wastewater treatment or pretreatment. It’s a great look inside this fascinating treatment technology that Aquacycl has brought to the market.
Reese Tisdale and our Bluefield on Tap segment address the California wildfires and their effects on water utilities.

Nov 5, 2019 • 46min
Scalable, Modular, Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Aquacycl Founder and CEO, Orianna Bretschger, discusses the BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology (BETT) that allows for distributed wastewater treatment or pretreatment. It’s a great look inside this fascinating treatment technology that Aquacycl has brought to the market.
Reese Tisdale and our Bluefield on Tap segment address the California wildfires and their effects on water utilities.

Oct 15, 2019 • 40min
Indiana’s Water Infrastructure Task Force
Marty Wessler sits on Indiana’s legislatively created Water Infrastructure Task Force, several of whose recommendations were enacted into law in 2019. Marty relates the work of the task force, why certain recommendations were made, and how those recommendations became law.

Oct 15, 2019 • 40min
Indiana’s Water Infrastructure Task Force
Marty Wessler sits on Indiana’s legislatively created Water Infrastructure Task Force, several of whose recommendations were enacted into law in 2019. Marty relates the work of the task force, why certain recommendations were made, and how those recommendations became law.

Oct 1, 2019 • 40min
Water Equity in Louisville
Tony Parrott & Sharise Horne of the Louisville MSD tackle the important issue of water equity in Louisville, KY. Tony & Sharise describe how Louisville MSD’s workforce development, procurement programs, rate design & more in pursuing water equity.

Oct 1, 2019 • 40min
Water Equity in Louisville
Tony Parrott & Sharise Horne of the Louisville MSD tackle the important issue of water equity in Louisville, KY. Tony & Sharise describe how Louisville MSD’s workforce development, procurement programs, rate design & more in pursuing water equity.

Sep 17, 2019 • 40min
The Story of Watership Blue and Ship-to-Shore Desalination
Entrepreneur Rocky Holliday joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss the story of Watership Blue and ship-to-shore mobile desalination. Rocky discusses where the idea for Watership Blue originated, how the entrepreneurial process began, the hurdles overcome and how Watership Blue sees the market and analyzes and mitigates risks. It’s a fascinating discussion.


