Water Online Radio

91. The Expanding Role Of Ozone 10/30/2018

    As water reuse becomes increasingly common, more utilities will get to know ozone. To explain its role in water treatment schemes, Water Talk welcomed Jim Lauria, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mazzei Injector Company, and Ben Kuhnel, Senior Project Manager for Arcadis. Learn how ozone works in concert with other processes to safely recycle water and treat contaminants of emerging concern — even in mobile/on-site applications.

92. What's Next For Water Reuse? 10/30/2018

    Steve Katz, Market Development Manager at SUEZ, explains how water reuse is being looked at differently today than it was even five years ago. Meanwhile, the stresses on water supply — increasing demand from industry and population growth, often in the face of drought — become more pressing with each passing year. Fortunately, water reuse is on the rise as public perception shifts and treatment technology advances.

93. Presidential Priorities At The Water Environment Federation 10/24/2018

    As the new president of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), Tom Kunetz has assumed a large responsibility at a critical time in the water industry. In this Water Talk interview, Kunetz discusses his priorities as president and reveals exciting developments for the organization and the industry at large.

94. WEF Confronts Water Industry Challenges 10/24/2018

    Eileen O’Neill, Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), joined Water Talk from WEFTEC — the world's largest annual water quality event — to discuss WEF initiatives, the state of the water/wastewater industry, and challenges and opportunities for the future.

95. Stormwater Management In The Digital Age 10/24/2018

    On the heels of an important paper on utilizing Big Data to more effectively manage stormwater assets, Mark VanAuken, Stormwater Practice Leader, and Fernando Pasquel, National Director of Stormwater and Watershed Management, both of Arcadis, joined Water Talk to discuss the findings.

96. Coming Around To Big Data 10/23/2018

    Big Data is on the minds and lips of many water system managers, but how many utilities are actually utilizing it? Jason Carter, the Water Utility Innovation Leader at Arcadis, notes that the water industry is a bit behind, but he also sees a clear path forward — one where Big Data plays a central role in operations and, consequently, newfound efficiencies.

97. Ways To Reduce Costs And Recover Resources 10/23/2018

    Jeff Garner, Senior Vice President with MWH Constructors, covers a lot of area in this Water Talk interview, which focuses on alternative project delivery models (particularly the construction manager at-risk (CMAR) approach), the water-energy-food nexus, and the thermal hydrolysis process (THP) for on-site energy generation.

98. A Fresh Look At Membrane Bioreactors 10/23/2018

    Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) are not new, but they are the subject of renewed interest among utilities, and for Carollo Engineers Vice President Andrew Gilmore. He sat down with Water Talk's Todd Schnick and Kevin Westerling to discuss the MBR renaissance and the reason for their rise in popularity.

99. Calculating The Cost Of Water Reuse 10/22/2018

    The adoption of water reuse can be unavoidable due to water scarcity, but it may also be a choice. And when it comes to choices, cost is usually a deciding factor. Gary Hunter, Senior Wastewater Process Engineer with Black & Veatch, helps make sense of the dollars required for recycled water schemes in this Water Talk interview.

100. Young Water Professionals Set To Make Waves 10/22/2018

     In this Water Talk interview, Steve Drangsholt, Northwest Infrastructure Sales Leader with Brown and Caldwell, discusses the value of organizations for a young professional (YP) in the water/wastewater industry.