Wastewater isn’t usually associated with innovation — but this conversation proves otherwise.

In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future, host Megan Kjar sits down with Josh Chapman, COO of Spectrum Water Technology, to explore how industrial wastewater is being transformed through smarter, simpler, and more resilient solutions.

Josh shares Spectrum’s journey from a small, two-truck operation to a nationwide leader in industrial wastewater projects and site services. We dive into how zero-energy, gravity-based dewatering systems can outperform traditional mechanical equipment, why understanding wastewater chemistry is becoming a rare but critical skill, and how Spectrum helps industrial facilities reduce downtime, disposal costs, and operational risk.

This episode covers:

Why zero-moving-part dewatering systems are reshaping industrial wastewater

The hidden risks of traditional mechanical equipment and long repair lead times

How Spectrum scaled through turnkey projects, dredging, and site services

The real challenges of landfill disposal, solids dryness, and regulatory compliance

What it takes to build trust as technical experts in a conservative industry

If you’re involved in industrial operations, water and wastewater, sustainability, infrastructure, or energy, this episode offers a grounded look at how innovation often comes from simplifying systems — not complicating them.

🎧 Tune in to learn why the future of wastewater may be quieter, simpler, and far more efficient than you expect.