Episode Notes: In this episode Kristin Johansen, a water utilities engineer with the City of Santa Fe is interviewed. Kristin tells a story about solving a water quality manganese mystery. She also discusses a recently completed water tank build. The finds of Santa Fe Water‘s on-staff archaeologist are talked about as well. As always, the episode is closed out with a quiz.
Episode Notes: Jill Oropeza, Director of Ft. Collins Water Quality Services Division, joins the podcast to discuss the effects of wildfire on watersheds and water quality. Jill discusses the efforts undertaken by the city to respond to recent fires. She also talks about the external and internal collaboration needed to produce high quality drinking water after a fire event. As always an end-of-show quiz closes out the episode.
Episode Notes: In this episode, Laura Wing, Water Resources Administrator with the City of Thornton talks about water conservation programs and strategies. Incentives provided by cities to encourage customers to reduce usage are discussed. Changes in technology which enable homeowners and cities to save water are examined. Methods of educating customers about the importance of conservation are also explained. An election-based end-of-show quiz closes out the episode.
Episode Notes: In this episode, Nicole Poncelet-Johnson, Director of Water Quality and Treatment at Denver Water talks about the utility’s recently approved lead control variance. Nicole discusses the corrosion control method prescribed by the State and EPA and the alternative solution arrived at through science and a whirlwind stakeholder process. The components of the program, which ultimately tackles the problem with a quicker and more sustainable approach, is also presented. Nicole also lets listeners in on a new way Denver Water is optimizing treatment processes at its facilities without breaking the bank. As always, an end-of-show quiz closes out the episode.
Episode Notes: Matt Hardesty, Chief of Hydrography for the Colorado Division of Water Resources talks about measuring water for administration of Colorado’s water rights system. Matt discusses the equipment and techniques used to measure stream flows in Colorado. He also explains the advancements in technology that have occurred since the system was instituted. The mid-show segment focuses on Ralph Parshall and his water measuring flume. As always an end-of-show quiz tests the guest’s knowledge.
Episode Notes: Dr. Allegra K. da Silva and Sarah Reeves, engineers with Brown and Caldwell, visit the podcast to discuss PFAS. The duo talks about the status of PFAS regulations on the state and national levels. PFAS chemistry and treatment technologies are also covered by the two experts. A movie review of Dark Waters makes up the mid-show segment and as always, a brain-busting quiz finishes out the episode.
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.
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.
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.