Chelsea Wald

Chelsea Wald, a science writer and author of "Pipe Dreams," dives into the urgent state of America’s sewage systems. She highlights the hidden dangers of flushing non-flushables and the crisis of fatbergs clogging urban sewers. Wald discusses the need for innovative toilet design and equitable water infrastructure improvements, especially for underserved communities. She also touches on Biden's initiatives to modernize water systems, emphasizing the critical need for adaptive solutions to ensure everyone has access to clean water.

Chelsea Wald, an author focused on sanitation solutions, discusses the overlooked marvels of toilets and the pressing global sanitation crisis. She reveals how traditional toilet systems struggle against water scarcity while innovative technologies promise improvements. Wald highlights the urgent need for better sewage management, tackling challenges like fatbergs, and suggests fresh toilet designs under the concept of Lutopia to promote equity. The conversation uncovers the taboo around discussing toilets and emphasizes the importance of evolving our sanitation systems for healthier communities.