Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast.

WQA Government Affairs Manager Paige O’Malley joins host Wes Bleed to discuss state-level legislative trends impacting the water treatment industry. Topics include private well legislation, school drinking water initiatives, PFAS mitigation, water softener regulation, and coalition advocacy efforts across more than 300 tracked state bills in 2025. Learn how WQA’s state engagement supports members and complements federal advocacy work.

Join us in Miami Beach for the WQA Convention & Expo April 28-30, 2026. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention.