Michael Urbans

It's Your Water

Education EN ↓ 83 episodes

Your Water Education Starts Here. Listen to water treatment industry veteran, Michael Urbans, discuss water filtration and treatment options as they relate to specific issues facing consumers and industry. Topics will include information about contaminants such as the Forever Chemicals (PFOS, GenX), industry best practices. Included will be lighthearted Interviews with industry executives, technicians and business owners.

Author

Michael Urbans

Category

Education

Podcast website

itsyourwater.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Is Greensand Green? 10.10.2024

Inversand, the manufacturer of GreenSandPlus turns 100 years old in 1925. Learn a little bit about its history and how GreenSandPlus works. Show Notes Inversand GreenSandPlus   Transcript GreensandPlus

Know Your H2O 25.09.2024

Listen to this entertaining podcast with Mike & Brian Oram, PG. Brian recently published the 5th edition of "Our Drinking Water", a book for professionals and consumers. This book is a great handout for customers and technicians who have just entered the business.     Show Notes - Know Your H2O

Microparticles in Treated Water 22.08.2024

Microparticles were found downstream of the arsenic treatment systems in 70% of homes tested. For more details, listen to Mike & Steve Spayd PhD discuss Steve's recent research publication.    Steve Spayd Company Link - Diagnosis Water Free Read Only copy of Microparticles of arsenic water treatment media and water softener resin observed in treated water at private wells Show Notes Microparti...

When In Doubt - Air It Out!- 17.07.2024

Michael and Tate Burckhardt of Better Water Industries discuss the aeration/chlorination process for problem water Show Notes - When in Doubt Air It Out .

Set the Resin Trap as Insurance 25.06.2024

Mike and Denise discuss the value of resin traps tool for commercial/industrial applications. Show Notes

Keeping it Salty - Residential and Commercial Brine Tanks 16.05.2024

In this humorous podcast, Mike and Denise discuss residential and commercial brine tanks - proper sizing, function, trouble shooting. Show Notes - Residential Brine Tanks Shoe Notes - Commercial Brine Tanks Brine Capacity and Area Chart

Whole House Reverse Osmosis 02.05.2024

Mike Urbans  and Allan Horner, of Impact Water, discuss best practices when specifying and installing whole house RO systems.   Show Notes Whole House RO

Well Managed 27.03.2024

Listen to Michael and Anthony Marchei of Sharp Water Culligan discuss firing the boss and hiring the coach! Transcript Well Managed

Economies of Scale - Antiscalants vs Softeners 04.01.2024

Still using a softener ahead of the RO? Mike Urbans and Allan Horner of Impact Water Products discuss how and when to use anti-scalant chemical feed in place of water softeners.  Show Notes Stenner Special Antiscalant Math

Resin Refresher Part 2 Anion Resin 12.10.2023

Michael and Bill Koebel continue the conversation about anion resin.  How specialty resins for tannin, nitrate, PFAS, perchlorate work. Cleaning anion resin and the problem with silica removal. Transcription Episode 50 Show Notes Episode 50 Resin Refresher Part 2 Anion

The Forever Chemical Revisited 27.07.2023

Mike and Denise provide an update to the latest on PFAS_PFOA, GenX, etc. Are you doing PFAS tank exchanges? Show Notes: The Forever Chemical Treatment Revisited  

Back by Popular Demand - Resin Refresher - Part One 04.05.2023

Mike and Bill Koebel of ResinTech discuss some basics of ion exchange resin: Does color matter? How long does it last? The effects of contaminants such as iron. Show Notes - Resin Refresher

Do It Right With UV Light Part Two 05.04.2023

Mike Urbans & Jesse Rodriguez continue their deep dive into UV light and systems.   Show Notes Do It Right With UV Light Part Two

Do It Right With UV Light Part One 05.04.2023

Mike and Jesse Rodreguez of ATS fo a deep dive into UV - what it is & how it works. So deep we had to break it in two!     Show Notes Do It Right With UV Light Part One

Filter Cartridges - Debunked 09.12.2022

What's the difference between string wound and melt blown and carbon block and pleated filter cartridges? Listen to Mike and Brandon of Filtration Parts discuss this topic. Show Notes Filter Cartridges

Customers Near & Far - Making It Work 10.11.2022

Mike and Bill Jefferis, owner of Freeman Water, discuss the challenges of operating a service business with a territory that encompasses 5 states. Located in Jackson Mississippi, Bill explains how he adapts to water shortages caused by poor infrastructure.

Ozone Go Zone 27.10.2022

Mike interviews Dave Roenning of American Water Conditioning.  Dave has been using Ozone Generator Systems for many years.  He shares his background and knowledge using these chemical free systems to successfully reduce iron, sulfur, manganese, and kill bacteria.   Show Notes - Ozone Go Zone

E-Commercing It 25.08.2022

Mike interviews Serina Casey of Aqua Science in Rhode Island. Serina started in the family business and learned from the bottom up. She can specify, install and troubleshoot well pumps and water treatment systems.  Aqua Science is a thriving local and regional business.  aquascience.net is the internet business she pioneered.  Give a listen!

Trolling Social Media - What’s Happening 21.07.2022

Mike introduces the newest member to the team, his niece, Rachel.  As part of her water education, Rachel has been checking out the social media groups on Facebook. In this episode she and Uncle Mike discuss questions and topics trending on Water Treatment Pros Facebook group. Show Notes Trolling Social Media

Reflections of a Career Man 19.05.2022

Mike chats with soon to be retired Dave Rishell of ATS (Aqua Treatment Service).  Dave mentored Mike back in the 80's. (Mike asked all the dumb questions back then.)  They discuss the mentoring process, what has and hasn't changed in the industry and the upside of having a career in the water treatment industry.

Don’t Get Crossed Up aka ”Don’t Get Pooh in Your Morning Brew” 04.02.2022

Michael & Bob discuss a situation where a cross connection could have had serious ramifications for the homeowners. Show Notes Don't Get Crossed Up  

Test To Impress 20.01.2022

Michael Urbans and Marianne Metzger of Resin Tech Inc. discuss the importance of a water test prior to treatment and the correct methodology for collecting a water sample.  Show Notes Test to Impress

Upgrade Your Resin 06.01.2022

Mike Urbans and Ted Begg of Purolite take a deep dive into SST resins - Shallow Shell Technology or Salt Savings Technology.  Yes, it costs more but the payback is fast and it's a way to distinguish your company against the competition.  The show notes and transcript are available for this podcast. Transcript - Upgrade Your Resin Show Notes Upgrade Your Resin

Substitution Solutions for Water Treatment Professionals 16.12.2021

Mike and Denise discuss product substitutions to consider when you don't have or can't find the product you need for a job. Show Notes Substitution Solutions

Is Salt Really Just Salt? 12.11.2021

Listen to Mike and Bryon Maze of Harvey Salt and learn about the most important ingredient for a water softener.  We have solar salt, salt pellets, cube salt, the list goes on and on.  What are you offering your customers? Show Notes Is Salt Really Just Salt?

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