

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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Jun 4, 2019 • 0sec
TWV 149 – Mainstreaming AI and Machine Learning with Jonathan Grant
Emagin’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jonathan Grant, explains how Emagin is helping to mainstream AI and machine learning. Jonathan identifies and answers the most common AI questions and dispels AI misconceptions. He also provides discrete examples of AI and machine learning implementation, including what Emagin experiences as common ROI for implementation. Also, Eric Bindler provides his takeaways on the recently concluded SWAN Conference & explains what the “digital twin” is in our Bluefield on Tap segment.

May 21, 2019 • 0sec
TWV 148 – Radhika Fox on Water Infrastructure
US Water Alliance CEO Radhika Fox targets infrastructure issues affecting the United States. Radhika explains who the US Water Alliance is, its mission, and the programs it undertakes to promote that mission. She does a wonderful job highlighting water infrastructure issues at play in the US and programs that can help with water infrastructure funding and education.

May 21, 2019 • 32min
Radhika Fox on Water Infrastructure
US Water Alliance CEO Radhika Fox targets infrastructure issues affecting the United States. Radhika explains who the US Water Alliance is, its mission, and the programs it undertakes to promote that mission. She does a wonderful job highlighting water infrastructure issues at play in the US and programs that can help with water infrastructure funding and education.

May 7, 2019 • 47min
The Power of Digital Water
Cindy Wallis-Lage, the President of Black & Veatch’s Global Water Business, provides a great discussion of digital water. Cindy delves into the deep and broad capabilities digital water provides utilities and other participants in the water sector. She also offers ideas and examples for implementation of digital water solutions, including resulting savings.
Erin Bonney Casey provides insights into the U.S. government’s $25 billion spend in support of water infrastructure on our Bluefield on Tap segmen

May 7, 2019 • 0sec
TWV 147 – The Power of Digital Water with Cindy Wallis-Lage
Cindy Wallis-Lage, the President of Black & Veatch’s Global Water Business, provides a great discussion of digital water. Cindy delves into the deep and broad capabilities digital water provides utilities and other participants in the water sector. She also offers ideas and examples for implementation of digital water solutions, including resulting savings.
Erin Bonney Casey provides insights into the U.S. government’s $25 billion spend in support of water infrastructure on our Bluefield on Tap segmen

Apr 16, 2019 • 41min
The AWWA: Past, Present and Future
American Water Works Association (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance joins The Water Values Podcast for a wide-ranging look at the AWWA. David recounts some history of the AWWA, discusses AWWA’s strategic initiatives (including a recap of how AWWA’s expansion to India is going) and important current issues, and identifies some key trends where he sees water issues heading in the future. David gives a great interview that’s chock full of interesting information.

Apr 16, 2019 • 0sec
TWV 146 – The AWWA: Past, Present and Future with CEO David LaFrance
American Water Works Association (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance joins The Water Values Podcast for a wide-ranging look at the AWWA. David recounts some history of the AWWA, discusses AWWA’s strategic initiatives (including a recap of how AWWA’s expansion to India is going) and important current issues, and identifies some key trends where he sees water issues heading in the future. David gives a great interview that’s chock full of interesting information.

Apr 2, 2019 • 0sec
TWV 145 – Leaning In on Digital Water with Reese Tisdale
Reese Tisdale returns for a third time to discuss digital water. As always, Reese does a terrific job identifying trends, explaining drivers for water industry trends, and providing specific examples of areas where digital water is being used. It’s great to catch up with Reese again in a full interview – can’t believe how long it had been since we had him on as the featured guest!

Apr 2, 2019 • 33min
Leaning In on Digital Water
Reese Tisdale returns for a third time to discuss digital water. As always, Reese does a terrific job identifying trends, explaining drivers for water industry trends, and providing specific examples of areas where digital water is being used. It’s great to catch up with Reese again in a full interview – can’t believe how long it had been since we had him on as the featured guest!

Mar 19, 2019 • 34min
Wisdom from the Shores of Lake Erie
Todd Danielson, Chief Utilities Executive at Avon Lake Regional Water, relates a number of issues pertaining to utilities in the Midwest. Water quality (including a very interesting preliminary look at what a water quality trading market might look like), water rates, “idle infrastructure” and more issues are addressed. Todd also speaks to Avon Lake Regional Water’s in-process strategic plan and what that document is shaping up to be. A great interview by Todd just a couple days before World Water Day


