The latest episode is about the Circular Water Economy and its importance to utilities and our communities. The Circular Water Economy promotes treating water as a renewable resource by using advanced technologies, reducing pollution, and closing water loops within industrial, agricultural, and municipal systems. The podcast discussion focuses on how utilities and their communities can practically implement these strategies. The panel shares successful case studies of how communities have implemented these strategies to help save utilities money as well as to help protect the environment and partner with local industries. In addition, the panel provides several resources  for people to learn more. While many of these strategies are not new, the Circular Water Economy is providing a common framework, definitions, and resources for all utilities to leverage in their communities.

The panel features a distinguished group of leaders in the water industry and public health, including:

· Fidan Karimova - Water Environment Federation, Senior Director – Circular Water Economy; AWWA – Circular Water Economy SIT Group Chair

· Nikki Holloway – Beaver Water District, Lab Supervisor; AWWA – Circular Water Economy SIT Group Chair, Water Quality Lab Committee Chair

Links and Other Resources

Resource Website: https://www.wef.org/circularwatereconomy

WEF On-Demand Course: https://learn.wef.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=283 

White Paper: https://go.wef.org/WC-2025-07-22-CWE-White-Paper_LP-2025-CWE-White-paper.html

Circular Water Economy 101 Book: https://www.wef.org/publications/publications/books/circular-water-economy-101-closing-the-loop---pre-order/

Slideshow Presentation: https://www.wef.org/link/6abddf450e854330828fb3cb4121f1d9.aspx

Background

Talking H2Onestly is produced by Ms. Zonetta English, Strategic Initiatives and Project Delivery Director at MSD and the Community Leadership Council Chair for Resilience for WEF, with the support of Mr. James A. Parrott, Executive Director and CEO of MSD. Talking H2Onestly’s mission is to develop content to help utilities across the United States solve their water challenges and share their expertise. This podcast will provide all utilities with access to vital information, enabling them to maximize their funding and staffing resources. In addition, these conversations will provide an avenue for ratepayers to gain insight into the intricate and complicated issues utilities face in providing critical services to our communities and introduce the audience to a variety of dedicated water professionals.