Streaming Water
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 resources, current events, leadership, legal issues, engineering, technology, and careers. This podcast is jointly sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association and the Colorado Wastewater Utility Council.
4 years ago

S1E5 - Water Sector Creativity with Tom Kunetz

Talking Improv with Immediate Past President of WEF

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.

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4 years ago

S1E4 - Being an Operator with Kevin Hill

Perspectives On Industry Changes

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.

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4 years ago

S1E3 - Construction Inspection with Clay Rahn

Three Rules From a Resident Engineer

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.

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4 years ago

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.

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4 years ago

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.

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