Talking Under Water

In this episode of Talking Under Water, get to know the new acting assistant administrator to the U.S. EPA Office of Water, Bruno Pigott. Pigott was promoted to this role in February, and in this interview with Co-host Bob Crossen, Pigott touches on his vision for the future of water; issues to tackle, such as PFAS; how he hopes his past experiences and professional relationships can help the industry tackle certain challenges; water funding and much more.   Show Notes:   EPA's future depends on water and wastewater professionals EPA Office of Water appoints Bruno Pigott to lead office Time Stamps Introduction | 0:00 Biggest issues facing the water industry today | 2:02 Highest priorities for EPA's Office of Water | 4:51 Bruno's vision fo the future of the water industry | 9:56 The role of the EPA Water assistant administrator in orchestrating vision | 12:53 Parting thoughts and bits of wisdom | 14:47 The value of generational infrastructure | 17:41 Housekeeping | 19:28 Resources:  Subscribe to Stormwater Solutions  Subscribe to Wastewater Digest Subscribe to WaterWorld    About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.  

In this episode of Talking Under Water, we share our final episode celebrating Women’s History Month. Co-host Bob Crossen interviews Kathy Romans, water and wastewater segment manager for the protective and marine coatings division of PPG for US and Canada. Romans was the first woman president of NASSCO where she played a vital role in influencing safety practices and industry standards; and is a chemist who has developed into a respected and notable business professional in water. Romans shares her career path, how more women have entered the industry over time and the impact that has had, as well as advice for aspiring young professionals.    Show Notes  Talking Under Water: Building a network with Womxn in Water Career beginnings with erosion: How it helped build relationships and shape my professional future WaterWorld Women in Water 2024 Women in Water 2024 Closing the gap for women in science and water Timestamps Introduction | 0:00 Interview starts | 1:04 What it means to be a woman in the water industry | 1:24 Water takes us to our roots | 4:04 Did you find water or did water find you? | 5:29 Women in water over the years | 6:36 Why water is an industry for strong careers | 8:13 Catering to the next generation of water workers | 10:41 Lessons for aspiring water workers | 14:23 What piece of media has influenced you most | 17:28 Housekeeping | 20:21 Resources Subscribe to Stormwater Solutions Subscribe to Wastewater Digest Subscribe to WaterWorld About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.       Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.  

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts discuss the recent leadership changes and movement in the EPA Office of Water, a letter from water leaders urging Congressional leaders to reinstate the complete funding of the SRF programs for drinking water and clean water, and Water Research Foundation's request for project pre-proposals. Finally, our interview this episode features Amanda Jones, project manager for Tucson Water and founder of Womxn in Water. Amanda talks about being a woman in the water industry, finding Womxn in Water, her career and much more. Show Notes: EPA Office of Water appoints Bruno Pigott to lead office  Radhika Fox appointed Senior Advisor at Xylem  WRF seeks pre-proposals for One Water research projects  Water leaders urge Congress to fully fund SRF programs for water  Career beginnings with erosion: How it helped build relationships and shape my professional future    Show Notes: EPA Office of Water appoints Bruno Pigott to lead office  Radhika Fox appointed Senior Advisor at Xylem  WRF seeks pre-proposals for One Water research projects  Water leaders urge Congress to fully fund SRF programs for water  Career beginnings with erosion: How it helped build relationships and shape my professional future  Timestamps:  Cold open | 0:00 EPA Water leadership changes | 1:42 Water leaders urge Congrss to fund SRF | 3:57 Water Research Foundation seeks pre-proposals | 5:22 Interview with Amanda Jones begins | 7:08 Amanda's career path | 7:33 The founding of Womxn in Water | 9:12 Womxn in Water events and gatherings | 11:20 How DEI is about more than just race | 12:58 Mentorship | 15:03 What it means to be a woman in the water industry | 16:40 Women involvement in the water industry | 18:32 How industry involvement shapes careers | 20:11 Advice for young women entering the industry | 22:39 Overcoming impostor syndrome and being vulnerable | 24:56 Final thoughts | 27:14 Housekeeping | 28:14 Resources:  SWS Top Projects Nominations  StormCon Registration  WaterWorld Young Pros Nominations   About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.     Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.      

On December 19, 2023, the state of California passed new regulations for direct potable reuse. In this episode of Talking Under Water, Co-host Mandy Crispin, editor-in-chief of WaterWorld, talks with David Pederson, the president of WaterReuse California, and Rosario Cortes, WaterReuse California’s regulatory affairs director about what direct potable reuse is and how and why the regulation was developed. Show Notes:    California approves regulations for direct potable reuse 2024 Wastewater Association Forecast Why we shouldn't waste our wastewater Timestamps:    Introduction and episode summary | 0:00 What is direct potable reuse? | 1:09 Comparing different water supply strategies' speed | 2:55 How direct potable reuse rules were developed in California | 3:29 Why set rules at the state level instead of locally? | 5:20 Why is DPR important at this moment in time? | 8:14 We are all downstream of someone | 9:56 Why the timeline to make a rule has been so lengthy | 10:47 How much will DPR methods cost communities and utilities? | 12:39 Using a value rather than costs mindset | 15:09 Public trust and confidence are a high priority | 16:02 The criticality of collaboration and communication | 18:36 Housekeeping | 20:17 Resources:  WaterWorld Young Pros nominations SWS Young Pros nominations  SWS Industry Icon nominations  About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.    

In this episode of Talking Under Water the hosts discuss U.S. EPA’s latest proposal to add nine PFAS to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act as hazardous substances, a public draft testing method for detecting 6PPD-quinone in stormwater and updates to the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements including public comments that were submitted. Additionally, this week’s interview features Ifetayo Venner, senior vice president for Arcadis and immediate past president of Water Environment Federation.  Co-host Mandy Crispin spoke with Venner about the important of diversity, equity and inclusion in the water sector.       Show Notes:    EPA develops 6PPD-quinone testing method for stormwater, surface waters  Is Superfund the Future for PFAS? https://www.wwdmag.com/wastewater-treatment/article/21024076/what-is-the-future-of-pfas-regulation  Water Associations Share Final Comments on PFAS CERCLA Proposal https://www.wwdmag.com/compliance-and-regulations/news/21437708/water-associations-share-final-comments-pfas-cercla-proposal  EPA proposed to add nine PFAS to RCRAs hazardous constituents https://www.wwdmag.com/compliance-and-regulations/article/33036439/epa-proposed-to-add-nine-pfas-to-rcras-hazardous-constituents  Common RCRA violations for wastewater professionals https://www.wwdmag.com/utility-management/video/33001983/common-rcra-violations-for-wastewater-professionals LCRI Proposal https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/06/2023-26148/national-primary-drinking-water-regulations-for-lead-and-copper-improvements-lcri  Public Comments on LCRI https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0801-0036/comment   Timestamps:    Host introductions and summary | 0:16 U.S. EPA's proposal to add 9 PFAS to RCRA | 1:12 Draft testing method for 6PPD-quinone | 2:24 A summary of LCRI public comments | 3:13 Interview with Ifetayo Venner begins | 6:02 Defining DEI | 6:19 Why DEI is important to the water sector | 8:18 How roles and job titles tie into diversity efforts | 11:36 How Ifetayo has influenced DEI initiatives in her career | 12:34 Advice for water professionals | 18:10 What initiatives are still needed in water? | 22:27 How to build a DEI culture | 24:02 The value of design thinking for perspective | 25:12 How Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) relates to diversity efforts | 27:24 What do people not realize about DEI? | 30:50 Housekeeping | 32:30 About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.    

In this week’s episode of Talking Under Water, co-host Katie Johns interviews Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) General Manager Joe Mouaward. EMWD has been elevating its work with desalinated water, so the conversation dives nto groundwater desalination, how stormwater plays a role and the importance of funding.   Show Notes:   EMWD places emphasis on groundwater desalination Research finds low-energy method for desalination Resources:  SWS Young Pros SWS Industry Icon   About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on X @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.          

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts talk about the announcement from U.S. EPA Assistant Administrator to the Office of Water Radhika Fox that she is leaving EPA in February, the re-adoption of an emergency regulation for minimum flow of some river in California, Illinois EPA funding availability and how to apply, and the entrance of Aqualia to the U.S. Market. Finally, the interview this episode is with Andy Hanacek, senior editor for Food Processing, a Endeavor Business Media brand covering the food processing industry. Hanacek spoke with host Bob Crossen about trends in food processing related to water and larger tends that overlap with the water industry such as sustainability, decarbonization and water reuse.

In this episode of Talking Under Water, co-host Bob Crossen talks with Radhika Fox, assistant administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water, about the agency’s annual Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Progress report, which was released on Dec. 14, 2023. Crossen and Fox discuss UCMR5; the proposed Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation; PFAS in stormwater; updates on the EPA's Risk Assessment of PFAS in biosolids and other wastewater streams; and more.   Show Notes:    What’s next for the PFAS MCL & UCMR5  How much could PFAS management cost the wastewater sector?  EPA releases annual report on PFAS progress  Episode 66: Analysis of U.S. EPA’s PFAS MCLs proposal  Timestamps:    Introduction & Summary | 0:00 EPA Council on PFAS | 1:30 UCMR5 Data Inferences from EPA | 4:02 PFAS MCL comments and plans for final publishing | 5:56 Risk assessment of PFAS in biosolids | 6:48 EPA'sapproach to PFAS in stormwater | 8:48 Housekeeping | 10:38 About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld (WW) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.          

In this episode, the hosts discuss the U.S. EPA’s request for information on Build America Buy America products and equipment, funding for water resource projects from the Department of Interior and EPA’s proposal to expand the Lead & Copper Rule requirements. Additionally, the hosts dive into highlights from their State of the Industry surveys for each water market – stormwater, wastewater and drinking water. They also discuss trends and issues that are driving market forces and industry change.  Show Notes:   Talking Under Water Episode 83: Climate Variability & Infrastructure Challenges Interior announces $51M for 30 environmental water projects EPA proposes new Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Timestamps:   About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between WastewaterDigest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.       Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.  

In this episode of Talking Under Water co-host Katie Johns is joined by James Logan, water market leader for AEM. The two discuss the 2023 State of the Market Report - Response to Climate Variability, which examines infrastructure challenges, the impact of climate variability and more. They dive into industry challenges found in the report, including funding, and how companies and municipalities can factor climate variability into their future plans and projects.  Show Notes: 2023 State of the Market Report: Response to Climate Variability Timestamps:     Intro | 0:00 Interview Starts | 0:56 Summary of the Market Report survey | 1:23 Biggest findings from the report | 2:15   Climate change impacts on water, wastewater and stormwater systems | 3:20 How to address the aging infrastructure problem | 4:44 Funding for infrastructure projects | 6:06 The value of public outreach and education | 7:47 Utilities planning for climate variability | 8:23 Final thoughts and points | 10:31 Housekeeping | 11:47 About the Podcast    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Water & Wastes Digest (WWD), Water Quality Products (WQP) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WQP and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com  engaging with them on Twitter @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.