Streaming Water

Streaming Water

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Streaming Water episodes

  • S1E7 - Large vs. Small Utilities with Barbara Biggs
    Episode Notes: Barbara Biggs, Manager of Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, talks about the key differences between large and small utilities. Barb compares her experience at Metro Wastewater to what she sees at Roxborough. She highlights the differences in priorities, operations, and management philosophy. Barbara also discusses the calls she hopes she won't get at 3:00 a.m. The mid-show break includes talk of nanotechnology and an end of show quiz tests the guest's knowledge.
    34 min
  • S1E6 - Making Big Water Decisions with Sarah Dominick

    Episode Notes:

    Sarah Dominick, a consulting engineer with Hazen and Sawyer, talks about how utilities make big decisions. The types of decisions utilities face is discussed. Tools and techniques used to make Big decisions are presented. A Russian who averted World War III leads to a discussion of the importance of the right timing when making or not making a decision. As always an end of show quiz tests guest’s knowledge.

    34 min
  • S1E5 - Water Sector Creativity with Tom Kunetz

    Episode Notes:

    Tom Kunetz, Immediate Past President of the Water Environment Federation, discusses his background in improvisational theater and relates those concepts to our left-brained water industry. Tom talks about his role in the new water film Brave Blue World. Tom offers tips on presenting and communicating about water. He Also introduces three things he feels are important for people to have in their lives and careers. As always an end-of-show quiz tests the guest’s knowledge.

    38 min
  • S1E4 - Being an Operator with Kevin Hill

    Episode Notes:

    Kevin Hill talks about his career as an operator at the third largest wastewater plant in Colorado. He discusses industry changes he witnessed and the key skills needed for success as a professional operator. Kevin gives insight into his time as RMWEA President. Tips for returning to work after the quarantine are given and an operator pop quiz closes out the show.

    39 min
  • S1E3 - Construction Inspection with Clay Rahn

    Episode Notes

    In this episode, Clay Rahn talks about his job as a resident engineer on large water and wastewater construction projects. The top 7 signs you Have a bad contractor are featured. Three rules of construction inspection are discussed. The show wraps with a construction quiz.

    41 min
  • S1E2 - Lake Management with Steve Lundt

    Episode Notes:

    In this episode limnologist Steve Lundt discusses the ins and outs of lake science. Steve talks about tests that are important to lake monitoring and what the study of lakes can tell us about watersheds. Interesting lake projects including limnocorrals and biomanipulation as tools of lake management are also talked about. The episode reveals where to find a lakeside phonebooth and an end-of-episode lake quiz.

    30 min
  • S1E1 - Coronavirus and Water Utilities with Ron Falco
    Episode Notes

    Coronavirus with guest Ron Falco - Drinking Water Program Manager at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Ron discusses the effects of COVID-19 on water utilities and the Colorado Water Quality Control Division. Top stay-at-home activities are explored and a Coronavirus quiz finishes out the episode.

    24 min

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An interview-style podcast focusing on water and wastewater issues. Guests with different areas of expertise give perspectives on relevant water topics. Subjects include water quality, water…