

Water Values Podcast
Dave McGimpsey
The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.
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Mar 7, 2017 • 49min
The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use
Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) General Counsel Jason Oyler provides a fascinating look at how the SRBC sprung into action when unconventional gas drilling (i.e., fracking) started in the Susquehanna River Basin. Jason covers how the SRBC promulgated rules quickly, addressed the quantity and location of water used, implemented a system of low flow pass-bys, and monitored water quality.
Reese Tisdale discusses current water market conditions in the energy sector in our Bluefield on Tap segment.

Feb 21, 2017 • 0sec
TWV 096 – Current Issues with the Clean Water Act with Mark Ryan
Mark Ryan, a former top US EPA attorney now in private practice, provides an insider’s view on the Clean Water Act and several important developments affecting the Clean Water Act. Apart from his outstanding analysis of three pending cases (Waters of the U.S. Rule, Water Transfer Rule, and Des Moines), Mark also fills us in on some general administrative law issues (the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017) and his thoughts on how the Trump administration might handle these issues.

Feb 21, 2017 • 37min
Current Issues with the Clean Water Act
Mark Ryan, a former top US EPA attorney now in private practice, provides an insider’s view on the Clean Water Act and several important developments affecting the Clean Water Act. Apart from his outstanding analysis of three pending cases (Waters of the U.S. Rule, Water Transfer Rule, and Des Moines), Mark also fills us in on some general administrative law issues (the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017) and his thoughts on how the Trump administration might handle these issues.

Feb 7, 2017 • 0sec
Plumbing, Pipes, and Plastics: Working Towards Safer Drinking Water
Dr. Andy Whelton joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses how utilities use plastics for pipe repair, rehabilitation, and replacement. Andy also dives into some new research with funding from a coalition of the U.S. EPA, schools, utilities, and others. Take a listen to understand how plastics are helping deliver drinking water to your home.

Jan 17, 2017 • 0sec
TWV 094 – Impactful Infrastructure with John Williams
John Williams, Chairman and CEO of Impact Infrastructure, Inc., joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses economic assessment of infrastructure projects. John’s insight into how utility (and other public and private) decision-makers can implement infrastructure projects in a manner that optimizes financial, social and environmental returns on investment is invaluable.

Jan 17, 2017 • 44min
Impactful Infrastructure
John Williams, Chairman and CEO of Impact Infrastructure, Inc., joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses economic assessment of infrastructure projects. John’s insight into how utility (and other public and private) decision-makers can implement infrastructure projects in a manner that optimizes financial, social and environmental returns on investment is invaluable.

Jan 3, 2017 • 47min
What Does Water Resources Resiliency Mean?
This episode gives you a front row seat at the opening plenary session of the American Water Resources Association’s 2016 Annual Conference (panelists include: Lester Sola and Hardeep Anand, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, Cindy Wallis-Lage, Black & Veatch’s Water Business, and Shawn Grindstaff, Senior Resolution Counsel at the US EPA. This week’s podcast is the Q&A session from that conference – a big thanks to the AWRA and to each panelist for allowing the session to be recorded & released

Jan 3, 2017 • 0sec
TWV 093 – What Does Water Resources Resiliency Mean? An AWRA Panel Discussion
This episode gives you a front row seat at the opening plenary session of the American Water Resources Association’s 2016 Annual Conference (panelists include: Lester Sola and Hardeep Anand, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, Cindy Wallis-Lage, Black & Veatch’s Water Business, and Shawn Grindstaff, Senior Resolution Counsel at the US EPA. This week’s podcast is the Q&A session from that conference – a big thanks to the AWRA and to each panelist for allowing the session to be recorded & released

Dec 20, 2016 • 12min
2016 Year in Review
What a terrific year 2016 has been – thank you for making it so! Without you, the listeners and readers, I wouldn’t have been able to pull of a third year of The Water Values, so a heartfelt thank you to each of you.

Dec 20, 2016 • 0sec
TWV 092 – 2016 Year in Review
What a terrific year 2016 has been – thank you for making it so! Without you, the listeners and readers, I wouldn’t have been able to pull of a third year of The Water Values, so a heartfelt thank you to each of you.


