The Water Values Podcast
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. Enter your email to be alerted when new Water Values podcasts are available (free).
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“Excelerating” Innovation with Kim Baker with Kim Baker Episode #178 — 20 October 2020
Kim Baker, Director of Innovation, Water, at Elemental Excelerator, pulls back the curtain on fostering innovation in the water and other climate verticals at Elemental Excelerator. Kim nimbly moves from topic to topic and illustrates how water innov... »
All About PFAS with AWWA’s Chris Moody with Chris Moody Episode #177 — 06 October 2020
Chris Moody, a lead on the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) PFAS team, provides a wide-ranging interview on PFAS. Chris succinctly describes the background on PFAS all the way through its existing regulatory status and what comes next. ... »
The Evolution of a Water Start-Up with Dana Haasz Episode #176 — 15 September 2020
WaterSmart Software’s Dana Haasz provides a riveting discussion of how WaterSmart Software has evolved over the last six years. Dana has held a wide variety of roles in the water sector, and that experience shines through in this terrific interview... »
Climate Change Planning and Adaptation with Jim Schlaman with Jim Schlaman Episode #175 — 01 September 2020
Jim Schlaman, Black & Veatch’s Director of Planning and Water Resources, provides a fascinating peek behind the curtain on the latest thinking on climate change planning and adaptation. In this session, you’ll learn about: The current... »
Driving Consumers Back to the Tap with FloWater’s Rich Razgaitis with Rich Razgaitis Episode #174 — 17 August 2020
Rich Razgaitis, founder of FloWater, details his mission to eliminate single-use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap for their drinking water. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Rich’s background in pharmaceuticals influenc... »
Phoenix Water Equity and Innovation with Kathryn Sorenson Episode #173 — 03 August 2020
Kathryn Sorensen, Director of Phoenix Water, provides a riveting discussion of water equity in Phoenix, including rate design and customer base considerations, and she also describes an innovative water storage and sharing arrangement between Phoenix... »
Tapping Into Resilience with Cynthia Koehler Episode #172 — 16 June 2020
Cynthia Koehler, Executive Director of WaterNow Alliance, provides a great and energetic interview discussing WaterNow Alliance and its new program Tap Into Resilience. Cynthia’s reservoir of knowledge shines in this great interview that has someth... »
Pre-Paid Water with David Duncan Episode #171 — 02 June 2020
David Duncan of Smart Earth Technologies provides a fascinating discussion of pre-paid water and the multitude of benefits it can offer utilities. You’ll never think about pre-paid water the same after hearing this riveting interview. In this se... »
Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem's Albert Cho Episode #170 — 19 May 2020
Albert Cho, Vice President and General Manager at Xylem, provides an insightful look at how digital technologies enhance the operational and financial resilience of utilities. Al discusses the benefits digitally enabled utilities have realized during... »
