The Water Online Show
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The Water Online Show: What NASA Satellites Reveal About Earth's Shrinking Freshwater
9/10/2025
In this episode of In The Flow, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling delve into one of the most pressing issues facing water managers throughout the world: the shrinking supply of freshwater.
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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: Lessons In Climate Adaptation
7/17/2025
This episode of The Water Online Show features Jesse M. Keenan, a leading scholar on climate change and Associate Professor at Tulane University, and Edgar Westerhof, a climate adaptation expert from Arcadis, who discuss the financial implications and adaptation strategies for water infrastructure.
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New Solutions For Smarter Water Systems
7/13/2025
The Water Online Show catches up with Derek Scott and John Helf of American Flow Control to discuss two exciting product innovations and the company’s long-standing culture of excellence. Beyond the technical innovations, John shares how American Flow Control’s century-old “Golden Rule” culture — rooted in servant leadership and hiring for integrity — continues to set the company apart.
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The Water Online Show: The Mayor, The Utility, And A New PFAS Plant
7/9/2025
This episode of Water Online Show examines the critical issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in water systems, focusing on Salem, New Jersey's proactive response. Salem partnered with New Jersey American Water, which took over the town's water and sewer utility after a community referendum, leveraging its expertise and resources to tackle the PFAS challenge.
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On Location: ACE 2025 Highlights
6/23/2025
In this episode of the Water Online Show, recorded on location at AWWA ACE in Denver, co-hosts Travis Kennedy and Angela Godwin recap two energetic days of interviews and insights from water industry leaders. From data integration to AI and frozen reagents, the duo explores the cutting edge of water and wastewater innovation. Tune in for a dive into the growing role of AI in the evolving landscape of water technology.
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The Water Online Show: From Reactive To Resilient — Prioritizing Progress In Water Management
5/14/2025
This episode of the Water Online Show features hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling engaging in a thoughtful discussion with Pam Elardo, Senior Director of Strategic Services at Brown and Caldwell, on how to address the multifaceted challenges currently facing water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., including aging infrastructure, workforce availability and capability, funding constraints, the role of technology and AI adoption, the evolving regulatory environment, and the crucial aspect of community expectations.
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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.
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The Water Online Show: Countdown To PFAS Compliance
4/23/2025
In this episode, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Tom Muilenberg of De Nora to unpack the future of PFAS regulation and what it means for public water systems across the country.
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The Water Online Show: How Tariffs Could Affect Water & Wastewater Operations
3/27/2025
In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling explore the complex interplay of tariffs, regulations, and industry trends with Saurabh Singh and Jacob Steele from BlueTech Research, offering insights and recommendations for stakeholders in the water and wastewater sector.