Business of Water
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The Water Online Show: Return On Investment By Modernizing Utility Operations
4/27/2026
In the latest episode of The Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Bobby Barker, Senior Director of Global Utility at Geospace, to explain why the humble water valve is being reimagined as a powerhouse of ROI.
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The Water Online Show: Engineering Resilience Through Localized Manufacturing
4/1/2026
As global supply chains grow more unpredictable, the water industry is rethinking how and where critical technology gets made. In this episode, Kamstrup’s James Salisbury reveals how localized manufacturing—bringing key suppliers closer to home—is transforming resilience, quality, and responsiveness.
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The Water Online Show: Inside the Furnace: How Thermal Reactivation Is Reshaping Municipal Water Treatment
3/17/2026
In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Elisa Mayerberger of Calgon Carbon to explore the growing importance of thermal reactivation in water treatment.
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The Water Online Show: Intelligent Infrastructure: Water, Powered by AI With Andrea DuMont
2/18/2026
AI is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for water and wastewater utilities? In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Andrea DuMont of Bentley Systems to cut through the hype and explore how artificial intelligence is really showing up in the field.
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The Water Online Show: MD1 - Technology Reshaping Chemical Dosing
12/3/2025
In this episode of The Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy explores the technology reshaping chemical dosing: Blue-White’s Enhanced MD1 metering pump. President Rob Gledhill breaks down how the pump’s dual-diaphragm design delivers near-continuous feed, eliminates vapor lock risks, and boosts accuracy without stroke adjustments.
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The Water Online Show: How Digital Transformation And AI Are Reshaping Water Utilities
11/12/2025
In this episode of The Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy delves into one of the most transformative shifts in the water sector: the digital evolution of metering and data-driven utility management. Joined by Matt Stephenson and Erica Hermann from Badger Meter, the discussion explores how utilities are turning advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) into a foundation for smarter, more connected operations.
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The Water Online Show: Women Of The Water Industry
10/15/2025
The water industry touches virtually everything — from access and equity to innovation and infrastructure—yet the women driving its progress are often unseen. In a field traditionally dominated by men, women are now leading the charge, building resilient infrastructure, restoring watersheds, leading utilities, and conducting cutting-edge research. This episode features three of the industry's "badass women of water," who share their unique career journeys, the importance of female representation, and their vision for the future of water.
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The Water Online Show: Bridging The Digital Gap In Water Utilities With AI Solutions
9/24/2025
On this episode of The Water Online Show, Travis Kennedy spotlights LeakZon’s breakthrough hybrid solution that bridges the gap between traditional AMR and full AMI systems. CMO Tomer Eisner explains how the technology seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure, enabling utilities to capture AMI-like insights without costly overhauls.
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Future-Proofing Water Utilities: Cybersecurity & Smart Control With Xylem's MultiSmart
8/12/2025
This episode of the Water Online Show dives into one of the industry’s most urgent topics: cybersecurity in water and wastewater operations. Host Travis Kennedy interviews Spencer Mack of Xylem’s Flygt Americas to explore how cyber risks—from pump stations to SCADA systems—are evolving with digital transformation.
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The Water Online Show: Solving Water Industry Challenges With Partnership And Reliability
4/30/2025
In an era marked by economic uncertainty and mounting challenges, ensuring access to clean water is more complex—and critical—than ever. In this episode of The Water Online Show: Business Of Water, Kathleen Dyekman of Hach dives into the key pressures facing the water industry today.