Utility Management Videos

  1. The Water Online Show | Decoding Forced Localization: Navigating BABA, BAA, and US Infrastructure Funding 9/15/2026

    Navigating federal infrastructure funding feels like stepping into an alphabet soup of domestic content mandates. In this episode of The Water Online Show, presented in collaboration with the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), industry experts demystify forced localization rules.

  2. The Water Online Show: The Surprising Link Between Water And Profitability 8/25/2026

    What if water isn't a utility cost to be managed, but a strategic asset capable of driving productivity, profitability, and long-term business resilience? In this episode of The Water Online Show, Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling sit down with Ecolab Industry Fellow Dr. Geoff Townsend to explore why leading organizations are rethinking water's role in industrial operations.

  3. The Water Online Show | Crisis-Driven Innovation: How Shifting Demands Are Changing The Utility Playbook 8/11/2026

    Why do so many groundbreaking water and wastewater solutions get stuck in "pilot purgatory"? In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling are joined by Sivan Zamir from Xylem Innovation Labs to unpack why the water sector’s biggest challenge isn't inventing new technology, but scaling it.

  4. Unlocking Hidden Water Revenue: How AI Is Transforming Pipe & Meter Management 8/4/2026

    In this episode of The Water Online Show, George Demosthenous from VODA.ai reveals how AI decision-support software is helping water utilities move beyond broad assumptions and make faster, more defensible infrastructure choices using data they already own.

  5. The Water Online Show | Actionable Intelligence: Moving Beyond The Digital Transformation Buzz 7/28/2026

    Is "digital transformation" in the water sector a genuine revolution, or is it mostly high-level marketing buzz? In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy and returning guest host Nadia Abboud welcome Bill Blank, Director of Global Marketing Communications for Badger Meter, to cut through the industry noise and get down to practical reality.

  6. Shaping The Future Of Water: Insights From Ron Koch On A Changing Water Industry 7/27/2026

    Spanning several decades of firsthand experience, Ron Koch, Director of Business Development at Master Meter, joins The Water Online Show for a nostalgic yet forward-looking interview tracking the monumental shifts in waterworks technology from manual operations to advanced automation.

  7. Demystifying The Digital Transformation Journey 7/27/2026

    Brett Kaffenberger, VP of Sales at Diehl Metering, joins The Water Online Show to offer a grounded, practical perspective for organizations taking their first steps into smart water technology.

  8. Building Climate Resilience Into Water Systems 7/20/2026

    Tess Sprague, Climate Resilience Lead at Brown & Caldwell, joins The Water Online Show to explore the role of a dedicated climate resilience strategist within the water sector.

  9. Bridging The Service Provider-Utility Divide 7/15/2026

    Bringing a unique perspective from the manufacturing and service sector, T.J. Stroebl, incoming AWWA President-Elect, sits down with The Water Online Show to tackle the uneven adoption of innovation across water utilities.

  10. Orchestrating Long-Term Water Security Plans 7/15/2026

    Predicting water availability fifty years into the future requires a delicate balance of data science and community consensus. Amber Wooten, Project Manager at Carollo, sits down with The Water Online Show to break down the creation of a comprehensive state water plan.