The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti

America's Water Infrastructure System: The future of leak detection with Jeffrey Johnson


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Jeffrey Johnson, PhD, PE operates at the intersection of expertise, innovation and  technology to advance sustainability efforts that will revolutionize the water  industry while protecting the future of generations to come.    Tapping in-depth knowledge of domestic and global water issues honed through business and academic experience, Jeffrey leads groundbreaking work related to stormwater, wastewater, potable water, agricultural water, and coastal environments. His work harnesses artificial intelligence to provide data and practical insights to a world watching its most precious resource — water — slip through the cracks.    With two trillion gallons of drinking water lost in the U.S. annually — leading  to a $7.5 billion revenue loss — Jeffrey is committed to transformative  change to create a future where water resources are managed with the  utmost efficiency and sustainability.   Articles by Jeffrey Johnson  Show Highlights   Oldcastle Infrastructure’s focus on water and sustainability  Role in water management and sustainability. Work in stormwater management and green infrastructure. Addressing water scarcity. Innovative solutions they are developing. Alarming statistics about water loss in the U.S., including 2 trillion gallons lost annually due to leaks. The challenges of aging water infrastructure and the need for innovative solutions. Jeffrey highlights the use of AI and real-time sensing to improve water management. The importance of listening and public service learned from his mentors and other avenues in the industry.  Goals to improving water infrastructure report cards  Tips for the future of sustainability and the green building movement.   “Here's what I'm most excited about these days. It's our work around aging infrastructure and this crossroads that we found ourselves at in the United States with our water infrastructure. And you look at the American Society of Civil Engineers, as a proud member there, and they put out an infrastructure report card every so often where they look at bridges, roads, communications, water, and they give it a grade for the country. And you look at water across the spectrum of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater report cards, not good.” -Jeffrey Johnson      Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES
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