Water Values Podcast

Long-time water lawyer Scott Slater discusses the Cadiz water project and touches on everything from environmental issues to water equity to efficient use of infrastructure. Take a listen to gain a unique perspective on the development of a water project and how it impacts society in general. In this session, you’ll learn about:  Scott’s long tenure as a California water lawyer The background of the Cadiz water project What a dry lake is How the Cadiz project intercepts groundwater before it evaporates in dry lakes The history of environmental review of the Cadiz project How the Cadiz project achieved a zero environmental impact designation The current state of the opposition to the Cadiz water project How water development relates to economic development activities and housing How the Cadiz project takes advantage of existing infrastructure and land rights How data has played a role in developing the Cadiz project The impact of the Cadiz water project on the equitable distribution of water Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Scott’s LinkedIn Page The Cadiz Water Project’s website LA Times article on the Cadiz Water Project TWV #133: Resiliency and Regionalism in Southern California with Metropolitan’s Jeffrey Kightlinger TWV #073: The Coachella Valley’s Water Story with CVWD’s Board President John Powell, Jr.  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!

Christine Boyle returns after 5 years and discusses her journey from 2015 start-up to 2018 sale. She provides hints and valuable insights for start-ups to make it through the “valley of death” and much more. Plus, Bluefield Research’s President, Reese Tisdale, joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about President Biden’s infrastructure bill. In this session, you’ll learn about: Christine’s journey from start-up to sale to life inside a publicly traded companyWhy Christine made the decision to sell Valor Water to XylemPractical advice for start-ups on how to build trust with clientsChristine’s take on how digital water has changed over the last 5 yearsWhere Christine thinks digital water is goingHow small- and medium-size utilities can take advantage of digital waterChristine’s role in the technology incubator within XylemInnovations Christine saw take off during the pandemicChristine’s view of digital water and cybersecurityHow innovation ecosystems in start-ups and big companies compare and contrastThe issues on Christine’s priority list for innovation going forward Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Christine’s LinkedIn PageXylem’s websiteXylem’s One Minute in Water with Christine Boyle YouTube VideoTWV #084: Using Big Data to Improve Water Utility Revenues with Valor Water President Christine BoyleTWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho Thank You!

Christine Boyle returns after 5 years and discusses her journey from 2015 start-up to 2018 sale. She provides hints and valuable insights for start-ups to make it through the “valley of death” and much more. Plus, Bluefield Research’s President, Reese Tisdale, joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about President Biden’s infrastructure bill. In this session, you’ll learn about: Christine’s journey from start-up to sale to life inside a publicly traded company Why Christine made the decision to sell Valor Water to Xylem Practical advice for start-ups on how to build trust with clients Christine’s take on how digital water has changed over the last 5 years Where Christine thinks digital water is going How small- and medium-size utilities can take advantage of digital water Christine’s role in the technology incubator within Xylem Innovations Christine saw take off during the pandemic Christine’s view of digital water and cybersecurity How innovation ecosystems in start-ups and big companies compare and contrast The issues on Christine’s priority list for innovation going forward Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Christine’s LinkedIn Page Xylem’s website Xylem’s One Minute in Water with Christine Boyle YouTube Video TWV #084: Using Big Data to Improve Water Utility Revenues with Valor Water President Christine Boyle TWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho 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!

Patrick Regan provides a broad and deep discussion of water’s place in the power industry. This interview was recorded prior to the Texas disaster, but Patrick’s insights provide a glimpse into the role water played in Texas’ recent power issues. Take this opportunity to listen in on this important but oftentimes hidden aspect of water in our lives. In this session, you’ll learn about: Patrick’s 20 years of experience in the water industry and power sectors Patrick’s broad perspective on water’s role in the power sector Patrick’s thoughts on where the power sector is going The impact of the power sector’s direction on water How the power sector cleans up its process water Hydrogen power and its ties to and impact on water How the drinking water industry can benefit from the technology used in the power sector The importance of cross-sector collaboration in the water industry Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Patrick’s LinkedIn Page Evoqua Water Technologies’ website TWV #117: Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus with Michael Murphy TWV #097: The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use with Jason Oyler                                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!

Patrick Regan provides a broad and deep discussion of water’s place in the power industry. This interview was recorded prior to the Texas disaster, but Patrick’s insights provide a glimpse into the role water played in Texas’ recent power issues. Take this opportunity to listen in on this important but oftentimes hidden aspect of water in our lives. In this session, you’ll learn about: Patrick’s 20 years of experience in the water industry and power sectors Patrick’s broad perspective on water’s role in the power sector Patrick’s thoughts on where the power sector is going The impact of the power sector’s direction on water How the power sector cleans up its process water Hydrogen power and its ties to and impact on water How the drinking water industry can benefit from the technology used in the power sector The importance of cross-sector collaboration in the water industry Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Patrick’s LinkedIn Page Evoqua Water Technologies’ website TWV #117: Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus with Michael Murphy TWV #097: The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use with Jason Oyler                                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!

Welcome Ramboll’s Bryan Arndt who discusses innovation in the wastewater space and details the importance of microscopy in wastewater treatment plant operations. Bryan also explains his innovation, Opseyes, that reduces microscopy reads from a 3 day turnaround time to less than 10 minutes. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about the disaster in Texas and the three big water deals announced this week. In this session, you’ll learn about:  Bryan’s 20 years of experience in wastewater treatment Why wastewater is behind the curve on innovation How the wastewater sector takes innovation in other sectors and applies it to wastewater How a medical doctor inspired Bryan’s recent innovation, Opseyes What microscopy is How microscopy assists treatment plant operators How Opseyes can deliver results in less than 10 minutes compared to traditional microscopy that can take up to 3 days Why thinking outside the box is not the best advice Importance of failure in developing the product What are the barriers to innovation in the wastewater space Where you can try Opseyes for free Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Bryan’s LinkedIn Page The Opseyes website Article on the Importance of Microscopes in Wastewater Treatment TWV #166: Challenges with and Innovations in Small Systems with Austin Thompson TWV #031: Accelerating Innovation in the Water Space with Chris Peacock 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!

Welcome Ramboll’s Bryan Arndt who discusses innovation in the wastewater space and details the importance of microscopy in wastewater treatment plant operations. Bryan also explains his innovation, Opseyes, that reduces microscopy reads from a 3 day turnaround time to less than 10 minutes. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about the disaster in Texas and the three big water deals announced this week. In this session, you’ll learn about:  Bryan’s 20 years of experience in wastewater treatment Why wastewater is behind the curve on innovation How the wastewater sector takes innovation in other sectors and applies it to wastewater How a medical doctor inspired Bryan’s recent innovation, Opseyes What microscopy is How microscopy assists treatment plant operators How Opseyes can deliver results in less than 10 minutes compared to traditional microscopy that can take up to 3 days Why thinking outside the box is not the best advice Importance of failure in developing the product What are the barriers to innovation in the wastewater space Where you can try Opseyes for free Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Bryan’s LinkedIn Page The Opseyes website Article on the Importance of Microscopes in Wastewater Treatment TWV #166: Challenges with and Innovations in Small Systems with Austin Thompson TWV #031: Accelerating Innovation in the Water Space with Chris Peacock 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!

Jennifer Walker, the Deputy Director for the National Wildlife Federation’s Texas Coast and Water Program, provides a terrific discussion about urban water planning through a One Water lens and focuses on the connection between One Water and healthy waterways. It’s a great listen for those interested in their community’s water resources! In this session, you’ll learn about:  Why urban water planning is important to protecting fish and wildlife habitat How a drought caused Jennifer to turn to urban water planning and One Water What healthy waterways are Why healthy waterways are important The four steps of a healthy waterways plan Samples of Healthy Waterways / One Water plans from around the country Jennifer’s thoughts on ensuring plans move from paper to implementation Why water planning is so important for communities and fish & wildlife habitat Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Jennifer’s LinkedIn Page National Wildlife Federation’s website Article on the Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report The Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report TWV #152: Urban Water Systems and Sustainable Water Management with Newsha Ajami TWV #142: Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil 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!

Jennifer Walker, the Deputy Director for the National Wildlife Federation’s Texas Coast and Water Program, provides a terrific discussion about urban water planning through a One Water lens and focuses on the connection between One Water and healthy waterways. It’s a great listen for those interested in their community’s water resources! In this session, you’ll learn about:  Why urban water planning is important to protecting fish and wildlife habitat How a drought caused Jennifer to turn to urban water planning and One Water What healthy waterways are Why healthy waterways are important The four steps of a healthy waterways plan Samples of Healthy Waterways / One Water plans from around the country Jennifer’s thoughts on ensuring plans move from paper to implementation Why water planning is so important for communities and fish & wildlife habitat Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Jennifer’s LinkedIn Page National Wildlife Federation’s website Article on the Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report The Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report TWV #152: Urban Water Systems and Sustainable Water Management with Newsha Ajami TWV #142: Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil 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!

Clara Nagy McBane provides a top shelf interview discussing SOURCE’s distributed water solution. Clara does a terrific job describing SOURCE’s technology in an accessible way for the non-technical among us. Plus, Reese Tisdale provides an update on the Biden administration’s action on the lead and copper rule on our Bluefield on Tap segment. Take a listen! In this session, you’ll learn about:  The genesis of SOURCE The distributed water solution offered by SOURCE How SOURCE panels produce water out of thin air + sunlight How SOURCE panels produce clean, potable water Why SOURCE’s distributed water solution makes sense The geographic regions where SOURCE panels are being deployed Whether air quality affects the water quality produced by SOURCE panels Clara’s thoughts on innovation in the water space Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:  Clara’s LinkedIn Page SOURCE’s website TWV #178: “Excelerating” Innovation with Kim Baker TWV #082: A Distributed Water Solution with Ambient Water CEO Keith White  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!