Art Umble, Director of the Stantec Institute for Applied Science, Technology & Policy, provides a fascinating discussion identifying the key megatrends impacting water and exploring the issues driving those megatrends. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for… Continue reading Key Water Megatrends with Art Umble
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Looking into 2024: Key Water Trends to Watch in the EU
In this first episode of 2024, podcast host Reese Tisdale chats with two members of Bluefield’s Europe team, Chloé Meyer and Keith Hays, to get their on-the-ground perspectives of key water sector trends in the EU. From water quality to reuse to circular economy, Bluefield’s water experts discuss what, if any, the implications are for… Continue reading Looking into 2024: Key Water Trends to Watch in the EU
A Fresh Take on Digital Transformation with Seth Johnstone
Seth Johnstone, the Client Engagement Leader for Water Utility Digital Solutions at 1898 & Co., provides a fresh perspective on digital transformation at water utilities. Seth crushes this interview, and no matter how much you think you know about digital transformation, you will learn from taking a listen to Seth. Plus, Reese Tisdale kicks off… Continue reading A Fresh Take on Digital Transformation with Seth Johnstone
The Year in Water 2023 with Rajan Ray, Sarah Porter, and Vic Kelson
An all-star panel of water leaders participate in a roundtable discussion about what happened in the year that was 2023, and provide insights on what 2024 might hold for the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of… Continue reading The Year in Water 2023 with Rajan Ray, Sarah Porter, and Vic Kelson
Latest Trends in Industrial Water Management
In this episode, Bluefield water experts discuss key themes in industrial water from this past quarter. Podcast Host Reese Tisdale, sits down with Bluefield Senior Analyst Amber Walsh, to discuss their findings. 3 major takeaways below: If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell a friend or colleague, and if you… Continue reading Latest Trends in Industrial Water Management
“On the River” with Tillie Walton
Host of the PBS series Wild Rivers with Tillie, Tillie Walton, relates her love for water, time “on the river” and water’s restorative powers. So sit back, relax, and learn about the role water can play, making your life and world better. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment. In this… Continue reading “On the River” with Tillie Walton
From City to City, Why Are Water Utility Rates So Variable?
The Future of Water Podcast host, Reese Tisdale, and Senior Water Analyst Charlie Suse, discuss findings and takeaways from Bluefield’s Water & Sewer Rate Index, published earlier this month. Over the past 12 years, combined household water and sewer bills for a typical U.S. household has increased by a total of 54.8%, or an average… Continue reading From City to City, Why Are Water Utility Rates So Variable?
A Multi-Faceted Approach to Asset Management with Tacoma Zach
Tacoma Zach, Co-founder and CEO of MentorAPM, delves into the problem of prioritization for utilities. Tacoma provides an insightful look at ways utilities can efficiently prioritize their asset management programs and their business organizations. Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You!Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading… Continue reading A Multi-Faceted Approach to Asset Management with Tacoma Zach
What’s Behind the Decline in the Water Utility Workforce?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that employment of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators is projected to decline 6% from 2022 to 2032. This news shines the spotlight on a critical infrastructure sector that faces mounting challenges, from aging infrastructure assets to emerging contaminants (i.e., PFAS). As water and… Continue reading What’s Behind the Decline in the Water Utility Workforce?
Holistic Data and Change Management for Utilities with David Lynch
David Lynch, CEO & Co-founder of Klir, provides an absolutely fabulous interview discussing how utilities manage data and AI applications, as well as delivering some key insights for holistically handling data, AI and the myriad changes that utilities face every day. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to… Continue reading Holistic Data and Change Management for Utilities with David Lynch