Water Break

Water Break episodes:

• 11.29.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 35: Insane in the Membrane! Discussing Membranes in W/WW Treatment

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers.” In episode 35 of the Water Break podcast, our host Heather Jennings, PE, is in conversation with Frederick Tack to discuss membranes in water and wastewater treatment. Frederick serves as...

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast: Episode 11—Interview with TFI’s Corey Rosenbusch

  In this wide-ranging  interview at BHN headquarters, BHN President & CEO Lyndon Smith and The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI’s) President & CEO Corey Rosenbusch discuss TFI’s mission and vision, TFI member benefits, and challenges facing the fertilizer industry. Topics include TFI...

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast: Episode 10—Growing Premium Potatoes

  Today on Episode 10 we’re talking about Growing Premium Potatoes with Huma Gro® Products. Our guests include Mr. Lyndon Smith, President and CEO of Bio Huma Netics, Inc.—the maker of Huma Gro®, Fertilgold® Organics, Mesa Verde Humates, and several other product lines—and Mr. Michael Gardner,...

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast: Episode 9—Growing Premium Corn

  Today on Episode 9 we’re talking about Growing Premium Corn with Huma Gro® Products. Our guests include Mr. Lyndon Smith, President and CEO of Bio Huma Netics, Inc.—the maker of Huma Gro®, Fertilgold® Organics, Mesa Verde Humates, and several other product lines—and Mr. Jason...

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast: Episode 8—Tank-Mixing Fertilizers and Other Agrochemicals

  Way too many growers are wasting agrochemical products or making products ineffective or even dangerous due to improper mixing. In Episode 8 of The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast we interview Dr. Mojtaba Zaifnejad, BHN Senior Director of Field Research and Technical Services,...

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast: Episode 7—Optimal Crop Growth

  In Episode 7 of The Huma Gro Farmer podcast we interview Bio Huma Netics President & CEO Lyndon Smith, BHN’s Eastern U.S. Sales Manager Barrett Smith, and BHN’s Florida Sales Agronomist Jason Garcia  on the subject of achieving Optimal Crop...

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast: Episode 6—Biostimulants Regulation

  In Episode 6 of The Huma Gro Farmer podcast we interview Bio Huma Netics President & CEO Lyndon Smith on the subject of Biostimulants Regulation. Lyndon has been at the forefront of biostimulant regulatory developments for several years, and he gives us...

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast: Episode 1 – All Things Strawberry (Part 1)

  By Jael Batty Welcome to The Huma Gro Farmer podcast, in which we discuss crop nutrition and crop protection with experts in the field. Your host, Larry Cooper interviews agronomists, certified crop advisors, and Huma Gro distributors and customers about proven Huma Gro® programs and...

  
• 10.10.2023

  The Huma Gro Farmer Podcast: Episode 5—Interview With Dan Hilger

  In Episode 5 of The Huma Gro Farmer podcast, we interview Nebraska farmer Dan Hilger, who has been using Huma Gro® products on his farm for the past 30+ years. Dan talks about his popcorn growing and distribution operation, his approach to developing...

  
• 09.15.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 34: In Conversation with Wanda

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers.” In episode 34 of the Water Break podcast, our host Heather Jennings, PE, is in conversation with Wanda Baustert. Wanda is the inspiration behind Wanda’s Tidbit – our special segment...

  
• 08.08.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 33: Getting Designs Started – Preliminary Engineering Reports

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers.” In episode 33 of the Water Break podcast our host Heather Jennings, PE, is going to talk about Preliminary Engineering Reports with Marty Howell who is a senior engineer with...

  
• 06.15.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 32: PFAS Communication Plans

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 32 of The Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, talks with Mike McGill about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) communication plans and how to support local communities through...

  
• 04.21.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 31: Talking to the New Guy

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In episode 31 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the experience of being a new person in the water and wastewater industry with our newest team member...

  
• 04.20.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 31: Talking to the New Guy

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In episode 31 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the experience of being a new person in the water and wastewater industry with our newest team member...

  
• 02.28.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 30: Operations Challenge

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In episode 30 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the WEFTEC Operations Challenge with Allan Clum, General Manager, and Greg Hill, Operations Manager, at Mount Pleasant Waterworks...

  
• 02.28.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 29: Preventing Backflow, Part 2

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In episode 29 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses fundamental water systems backflow and cross-connection issues with Gary McLaren, Marketing Director and “Backflow Nerd” at HydroCorp, based in Troy,...

  
• 02.28.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 28: Preventing Backflow

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In episode 28 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses fundamental water systems backflow and cross-connection issues with Gary McLaren, Marketing Director and “Backflow Nerd” at HydroCorp, based...

  
• 01.24.2023

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 29: Preventing Backflow, Part 2

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In episode 29 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses fundamental water systems backflow and cross-connection issues with Gary McLaren, Marketing Director and “Backflow Nerd” at HydroCorp, based...

  
• 11.29.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 27: I Spy Filaments in My Wastewater Treatment System

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 27 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the microbiology of filamentous bacteria with Dr. Toni Glymph-Martin. Dr. Glymph-Martin is a Wastewater Microbiologist and Certified Operator,...

  
• 11.29.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 28: Preventing Backflow

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In episode 28 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses fundamental water systems backflow and cross-connection issues with Gary McLaren, Marketing Director and “Backflow Nerd” at HydroCorp, based...

  
• 09.26.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 27: I Spy Filaments in My Wastewater Treatment System

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 27 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the microbiology of filamentous bacteria with Dr. Toni Glymph-Martin. Dr. Glymph-Martin is a Wastewater Microbiologist and Certified Operator,...

  
• 08.11.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 25: Diving Deep into Water-Wastewater

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 25, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses commercial diving and how it applies to water and wastewater treatment facilities with guest Robert Greenspan, president of Midco...

  
• 08.11.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 26: Master Plans—A Vision for the Future

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 26, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Water and Wastewater Facility Master Plans with guest Devan Shields, Project Engineer at Sunrise Engineering in Fillmore, Utah (phone...

  
• 06.20.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 25: Diving Deep into Water-Wastewater

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 25, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses commercial diving and how it applies to water and wastewater treatment facilities with guest Robert Greenspan, president of Midco...

  
• 06.20.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 24: Get Ahead on Lead—How to Tackle the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 24, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) with guests from 120 Water (phone 1-888-317-1510), Marcus Hagberg and Lowell...

  
• 05.17.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 23: Pumps and Motors, Operation and Maintenance

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 23, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Pumps and Motor Operation and Maintenance with Glynn Stoffel, a certified environmental trainer and senior instructor for the University...

  
• 05.17.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 24: Get Ahead on Lead—How to Tackle the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 24, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) with guests from 120 Water (phone 1-888-317-1510), Marcus Hagberg and Lowell...

  
• 04.18.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 23: Pumps and Motors, Operation and Maintenance

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 23, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Pumps and Motor Operation and Maintenance with Glynn Stoffel, a certified environmental trainer and senior instructor for the University...

  
• 03.30.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 22: Slips, Trips, and Falls

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 22, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Slips, Trips, and Falls with Joseph Lanute. Mr. Lanute is the owner of Universal Safety Compliance, LLC., and he...

  
• 03.10.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 21: Digging Into Excavation and Trenching Safety

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 21, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Excavation and Trenching Safety with Joseph Lanute. Mr. Lanute is the owner of Universal Safety Compliance, LLC., and he...

  
• 03.02.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 21: Digging Into Excavation and Trenching Safety

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 21, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Excavation and Trenching Safety with Joseph Lanute. Mr. Lanute is the owner of Universal Safety Compliance, LLC., and he...

  
• 02.03.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 20: Crouching, Crawling, and Squeezing In—Confined Space Safety

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In The Water Break Podcast Episode 20, Heather Jennings, PE, interviews Paula Jackson, owner of Earth Water Specialists, which provides training for the water and wastewater industry. The interview includes...

  
• 01.06.2022

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 19: What the New Infrastructure Funding Law Means for Water Treatment

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In Episode 19, Heather Jennings, PE, interviews Michael Preston, Legislative and Policy Analyst for the National Rural Water Association, regarding the newly passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and what...

  
• 12.22.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 19: What the New Infrastructure Funding Law Means for Water Treatment

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In Episode 19, Heather Jennings, PE, interviews Michael Preston, Legislative and Policy Analyst for the National Rural Water Association, regarding the newly passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and what...

  
• 11.30.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 18: Exploring Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In Episode 18, Heather Jennings, PE, explores moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBRs) with her guest, Dan Turner, president of Blue Whale Technologies. MBBRs biologically treat wastewater by incorporating specialized...

  
• 10.30.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 17: Gain, Train, Retain

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In Episode 17, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the aging of the current water and wastewater treatment operations workforce and efforts to recruit, train, and retain new workers. Her guests are...

  
• 07.29.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 16: The Environmental Laboratory, Tips and Tricks for Sampling

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In Episode 16, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Environmental Laboratory Sampling Tips & Tricks with Marci Payne, Sales and Marketing Director at Legend Technical Services of Arizona, Inc. In this podcast,...

  
• 06.22.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 15: PFAS—What Are They and Why Do I Care?

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In Episode 15, Heather Jennings, PE, leads a panel of 3 guests on a discussion of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) in the environment, drinking water, and wastewater. The panel...

  
• 05.25.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 14: Wastewater Wisdom 1

  “Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers” In Episode 14, Heather Jennings, PE, leads a panel of 3 guests who share their lessons learned and wastewater wisdom from almost 100 years of combined wastewater processing experience. The...

  
• 05.10.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 13: Treatment Plant Instrumentation

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 13, Heather Jennings discusses Treatment Plant Instrumentation with her guest, Benjamin Barker. Mr. Barker has been an applications engineer for Xylem for 4 years, working with YSI’s process...

  
• 04.21.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 12: Cyber Security for Water and Wastewater Systems

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 12, Heather Jennings discusses Cyber Security for Water and Wastewater Systems with her guest, Tom Kirkham. Tom is the Founder and CEO of IronTech Security. IronTech Security is...

  
• 02.04.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 11: Everything You Wanted to Know About BOD Testing (But Were Afraid to Ask)

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 11, Heather Jennings discusses wastewater BOD (biological oxygen demand) Testing and Lab Analysis with 2 guests: Rick Mealy, retired program chemist from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources...

  
• 01.21.2021

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 10: Getting Clarification

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 10, Heather Jennings discusses water clarifiers with John Gottschall. Mr. Gottschall is retired, with over 40 years of experience in the wastewater industry. Topics covered in the podcast...

  
• 11.25.2020

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 9: Testing Wastewater for Covid-19

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 9, Heather Jennings discusses COVID 19 wastewater epidemiology and how that helps communities track the pandemic in their communities. Her guests are: Ian L. Pepper, PhD, Professor at the...

  
• 10.14.2020

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 8: Microscopy and DNA, A Match Made In Heaven

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 8, Heather Jennings discusses DNA Analysis and Microscopy with Dr. Paul Campbell and Ryan Hennessy. Paul has extensive experience with microbial physiology, industrial microbiology, and fermentation and leads...

  
• 09.17.2020

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 7: Anaerobic Digesters

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 7, Heather Jennings discusses Wastewater Anaerobic Digesters with Kay Curtin. Kay is an Advanced Wastewater Operator in Wisconsin and a Level A Wastewater Operator in Minnesota, with 45+...

  
• 09.10.2020

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode 6: Microbial Lab Operations

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In Episode 6, Heather Jennings discusses Wastewater Laboratory Operations with Toni Glymph-Martin. Toni is a Wastewater Microbiologist and Certified Operator, B-Level, with 40+ years’ experience. She is the author of...

  
• 08.27.2020

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode #5: Lagoon Aeration

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In this podcast episode, host Heather Jennings, PE, interviews Patrick Hill, a wastewater treatment lagoon specialist at Triplepoint Environmental. Patrick has presented on lagoon topics at conferences throughout the...

  
• 07.30.2020

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode #4: Activated Sludge System Operational Issues

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In this podcast episode, host Heather Jennings, PE, interviews two highly experienced experts regarding operational issues related to activated-sludge wastewater systems: Jim Huchel is the Water Reclamation Plant Manager for the...

  
• 07.16.2020

  The Water Break Podcast, Episode #3: Troubleshooting Water and Wastewater Systems

  “Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers” In this podcast episode, host Heather Jennings, PE, interviews Fred Black and Ray Ramos of the New Mexico Rural Water Association on the topic of Troubleshooting Water and Wastewater Systems....