Water Values Podcast

After 100 episodes since his last appearance, George Hawkins joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses his work with Moonshot Missions. After filling us in on the 2 years since his departure from DC Water, George details specific examples of how utilities with challenging circumstances can optimize different aspects of their systems by adopting the modules prepared by Moonshot Missions. George asserts that the trillions of estimated utility capex spend is overinflated and identifies ways utilities can achieve more with less. As with every interview George does, this is a can’t miss episode. In this session, you’ll learn about: George’s voluntary departure from DC Water Why George started Moonshot Missions The for profit and the not-for-profit arms of Moonshot Missions How the not-for-profit Moonshot Missions helps struggling utilities The utilities eligible for help from the not-for-profit Moonshot Missions arm Why George thinks the estimated trillions of utility capex spend is overinflated The low-hanging fruit for utilities to improve operational, financial and environmental performance The role of non-revenue water in improving utility performance  Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: George Hawkins’ email: George at MoonshotMissions dot org George Hawkins’ LinkedIn profile Moonshot Missions’ website George Hawkins’ Twitter Handle TWV #060: Change Leadership with DC Water CEO George Hawkins                                 Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

An all-star panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2019 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2020 will look like. Jeff Kightlinger, GM of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Sielen Namdar, a Smart Water executive with Cisco’s Cities and Communities team, and Reese Tisdale, President of Bluefield Research, collaborate to provide you with their insights into the water industry. In this session, you’ll learn about: -The key takeaways from the water sector in 2019 -The role data & IOT plays in utilities -How infrastructure continues to be a challenge for utilities -How utilities are leveraging partnerships for better outcomes -Convergence in the water sector and the broader utilities sector -What issues the panelists are watching out for in 2020

An all-star panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2019 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2020 will look like. Jeff Kightlinger, GM of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Sielen Namdar, a Smart Water executive with Cisco’s Cities and Communities team, and Reese Tisdale, President of Bluefield Research, collaborate to provide you with their insights into the water industry. In this session, you’ll learn about: -The key takeaways from the water sector in 2019 -The role data & IOT plays in utilities -How infrastructure continues to be a challenge for utilities -How utilities are leveraging partnerships for better outcomes -Convergence in the water sector and the broader utilities sector -What issues the panelists are watching out for in 2020

It’s the holidays and that means it’s time for an interview from a philanthropic viewpoint. Walt Walker, a professional engineer with Greeley and Hansen, discusses his work with Engineers Without Borders. Our industry has lots of good people, and Walt represents a shining example of leadership in the water sector. Take a listen and hear how Engineers Without Borders improves lives around the globe and more.

It’s the holidays and that means it’s time for an interview from a philanthropic viewpoint. Walt Walker, a professional engineer with Greeley and Hansen, discusses his work with Engineers Without Borders. Our industry has lots of good people, and Walt represents a shining example of leadership in the water sector. Take a listen and hear how Engineers Without Borders improves lives around the globe and more.

JP Joly of Waterworth discusses water utility financial issues and offers great insights on water utility finances. JP delves into a wide array of financial issues affecting utilities, including modeling, cash reserves, intergenerational equity, and infrastructure cost issues. JP provides a great and unique perspective on water utility financial issues.

JP Joly of Waterworth discusses water utility financial issues and offers great insights on water utility finances. JP delves into a wide array of financial issues affecting utilities, including modeling, cash reserves, intergenerational equity, and infrastructure cost issues. JP provides a great and unique perspective on water utility financial issues.

Aquacycl Founder and CEO, Orianna Bretschger, discusses the BioElectrochemical  Treatment Technology (BETT) that allows for distributed wastewater treatment or pretreatment. It’s a great look inside this fascinating treatment technology that Aquacycl has brought to the market. Reese Tisdale and our Bluefield on Tap segment address the California wildfires and their effects on water utilities.

Aquacycl Founder and CEO, Orianna Bretschger, discusses the BioElectrochemical  Treatment Technology (BETT) that allows for distributed wastewater treatment or pretreatment. It’s a great look inside this fascinating treatment technology that Aquacycl has brought to the market. Reese Tisdale and our Bluefield on Tap segment address the California wildfires and their effects on water utilities.

Marty Wessler sits on Indiana’s legislatively created Water Infrastructure Task Force, several of whose recommendations were enacted into law in 2019. Marty relates the work of the task force, why certain recommendations were made, and how those recommendations became law.