The Water Drop

With the holidays around the corner, we're talking all things sewer pipelines in this episode. Padre Dam's Construction and Maintenance Crew Supervisor, Daniel Lockart explains what shouldn't go down the drain, the robotic cameras that are used to monitor sewer mains and also, the strangest thing that's been found and caused a sewer backup. 

Are you looking to switch careers? Are you just entering into the workforce? Padre Dam's Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, Lisa Sorce is on the podcast to talk about careers in the water industry.  She delves into opportunities within our District and beyond, tips during the application process and what a career in this industry could look like for you. 

Looking to revamp your yard or replace your toilet? Padre Dam's Communications Coordinator Emma Shea is on the podcast to share some helpful tips on how to save money on your next project! 

Do you enjoy fishing and being outdoors? Santee Lakes in East San Diego County is a popular spot for locals and visitors to enjoy nature and the park's seven lakes. We talk with Cory Kading, the Director of Park and Recreation about what's in store for the park this summer and what's the vision for the park moving forward.

Ever wonder how wild animals are protected during construction projects? In this episode, we speak with Biologist, Katie Duffield of Helix Environmental Planning about this topic. She sheds light on her role with the East County Advanced Water Purification Program that's currently under construction in East San Diego County.

East San Diego County's water reuse project is under construction. The Director of the East County Advanced Water Purification Program, Mark Niemiec  covers the benefits of the project and how it came to be. He also answers some social media questions from community members about the project.

Want to hear about the biggest challenges in the water industry today? Why more and more agencies are taking recycled water and converting it into drinking water? Listen to this podcast episode! 

Welcome to The Water Drop, a podcast dedicated to all things water.  Water is one of the earth’s most precious resources and virtually everything on our planet relies on it. Here at Padre Dam Municipal Water District, we have a wealth of knowledge to share. We’re going to dive into water saving tips and tricks, and speak to our in -house industry experts and beyond, about sustainability, trends and the future of water.