Streaming Water

Episode Notes: Dr. Kelly Kopp, of Utah State University, discusses the need for water conservation through smarter irrigation practices. The value of plants and grasses in landscapes is touched on. Common areas of water waste in outdoor areas is also reviewed. As always, the episode ends with a pop quiz. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co

Episode Notes: In this episode, Nikki Ingram talks about her recently published children’s book, “Ripple’s Magical Wastewater Adventure.” Nikki, a wastewater engineer from Texas, discusses how the book idea came about. She also explains the process of going from an idea to publication. Nikki stresses the need to educate tomorrow’s utility workers and ratepayers. She also gives some tips on how to...

Episode Notes: The ABCs of Water Reuse book, recently published by Carollo Engineers, is reviewed. Diana Leonard and John Rehring from Carollo Engineers are on the episode to talk about the book and its development. Favorite alphabet letters in the book are revealed. The art of breaking down complex topics for general audiences is also discussed. As always a pop quiz finishes out the episode. Find...

Episode Notes: In this episode, the wastewater competition Operation Challenge is featured. Lindie Aragon and Orren West, two Ops Challenge veterans, talk about what it is like to compete. Also discussed are the personal and professional benefits of participating on a competitive team. Listeners are invited to an upcoming regional competition in Denver, Colorado during the show. As always, a pop q...

Episode Notes: In this episode Megan Ross, Business Development Manager at Kiewit, talks about a new biosolids organization that is forming. The Southeast Biosolids Association and it’s mission and activities are discussed. Megan also talks about her career and why she loves the world of water and wastewater. As always, an end of show quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming...

Episode Notes: In this episode we continue the Executive Series as we sit down with Sharon Peters, President and CEO of EMA Inc. Sharon talks about helping clients improve business processes by leveraging the right technology at the right time. Sharon also talks about workforce issues seen in private sector consulting. As always, an end of show quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https:/...

Episode Notes: The Executive Series continues as Kristen Atha, Director of Public Utilities at the City of Columbus, Ohio visits the podcast. Kristen discusses issues related to management of a large midwest utility. Kristin provides insights into issues her utility is facing. She also talks about ways her utility is communicating both internally and externally. Kristen touches on utility careers...

Episode Notes: This episode features interviews from the 2024 Rocky Mountain Water Conference in Keystone, Colorado. Conference attendees including presenters, committee chairs, award winners, are interviewed about their conference experience. Topics range from wastewater biogas treatment to the Hydrant Hysteria competition and everything in between. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pineca...

Episode Notes: Mickey Conway, CEO of Metro Water Recovery, discusses the challenges and opportunities encountered while running a large water resource recovery facility. Mickey talks about the benefit of partnering with customers and other utilities. Mickey also gives listeners an idea of what it is like to represent wastewater at a national level. Current Metro projects and successes are also dis...

Episode Notes: Cristina Ahmadpour, President, Isle Utilities Inc. is the guest in this episode that is focused on technology. Cristina answers questions about the state of innovation in wastewater. Ways to embrace technology in the water utility space is also discussed. Cristina also talks about areas in the industry that are currently undergoing massive technology changes. The show is closed out...

Episode Notes: PFAS in drinking water is discussed with Trevor Cooke, Director of Process Technology at Burns and MCDonnel and Ryan Kirkland, Senior Process Engineer at Burns and MCDonnel. A summary of the regulatory landscape related to PFAS and drinking water is given. Treatment technologies that can remove PFAS from drinking water are presented. Sources and magnitude of PFAS contamination is al...

Episode Notes: Laboratory analysis and Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing is discussed with Boulder Laboratory Program Supervisor, Melissa Mimna. Melissa talks about what happens in a wastewater lab and what it is like to work in one. In the second half, Melissa provides insight into the complicated nature of WET testing. As always, a pop quiz closes out the episode.

Episode Notes: In this episode Dr. Anna Mehrotra, Wastewater Surveillance Program Director for the Water Environment Federation, visits the podcast. Dr. Mehrotra discusses the national efforts to look at Covid-19 and other diseases in wastewater. Anna talks about the current state of monitoring programs, and tells listeners what the future likely holds for this new area. Anna also gives tips for b...

Episode Notes: This special edition of the podcast was recorded live from the recent Rocky Mountain Water Conference in Loveland, CO. Guests include attendees, award winners, presenters, and committee chairs. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co

Episode Notes: In this episode, Taylor Winchell of Denver Water, and Jeff Deems from Airborne Snow Observatories discuss snow measurement. A NASA spinoff program containing all things awesome including lasers, airplanes, data crunching, skiing, etc. is discussed. The Colorado Airborne Snow Measurement Program is also talked about. As always the show ends with a pop quiz. More information on the Co...

Episode Notes: In this episode, Greg Peterson, Executive Director of Colorado Ag Water Alliance, gives his perspective on agriculture and It’s connection to water use in Colorado. Greg also presents his thoughts on water scarcity and the Colorado River Compact issue. As always, a pop quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co

Episode Notes: In this episode a team of engineering students from Colorado School of Mines (Adaptable Aquatic Solutions) describes their proposed solution for eliminating E. Coli in Cherry Creek. The project was part of the Greenway Foundation’s Clean Water Challenge. The team discusses how they went about formulating their project and describe their ultimate design. Members also talk about what...

Episode Notes: This episode features a panel discussion with water and wastewater laboratory experts. The episode was recorded at the Rocky Mountain Water Quality Analysts Association Symposium held in Estes Park, CO. Questions centered around the laboratory field and include some great tips on how to break into the industry. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co

Episode Notes: In this, the final episode of 2022,Daniel Williams, I&C Supervisor at Loveland, talks about SCADA. Daniel relates the importance of instrumentation and controls to water and wastewater treatment. Daniel also discusses cybersecurity and the difference between IT and OT. As always the show is closed out with a (Christmas-themed) pop quiz. Find out more at https://streaming-water.p...

Episode Notes: This special episode of the podcast was recorded on the conference center floor at the recent Rocky Mountain Water Conference in Keystone, Colorado. The show features short interviews with attendees, presenters, officers, and vendors. The RMWC is a regional annual event of the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association and the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Ass...

Episode Notes: In this episode environmental engineering student interns Whitney Knopp and Ben Camp are interviewed. The pair talk about their college experience as engineering students at The University of Colorado. The two also discuss what they learned during their time at South Platte Renew as interns. As always, a pop quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinec...

Episode Notes: In this episode, john Rehring P.E. with Carollo Engineers talks abou direct potable reuse. John describes the technology involved in turning wastewater into drinking water. He also discusses the state of direct potable reuse in Colorado and nationally. John then talks about the Colorado Pure Water DPR Demonstration Trailer. This mobile treatment center can travel around and educate...

Episode Notes: Ryan Hoye, a cybersecurity specialist with Black and Veatch, discusses the threats utilities face from cybercriminals. Ryan gives listeners some ideas that utilities and individuals can take to protect their cyber infrastructure. Current regulations relating to cybersecurity in the water and wastewater world are also discussed. As always a pop quiz closes out the episode. Find out m...

Episode Notes: In this episode, Cameron Colby, Strategic Partnership Specialist at Biobot Analytics is interviewed. Cameron talks about the mission of Biobot as it relates to wastewater-based epidemiology. She discusses Biobot’s role in tracking the pandemic. Cameron also discusses her career path and how she ended up in the dream job she always wanted. As always, a fun quiz finishes out the show....

Episode Notes: In this episode, Katya Bilyk, a Senior Associate at Hazen and Sawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina talks about machine learning. Katya describes how she got into the field of wastewater engineering and what spurred her interest in machine learning. She describes instances where machine learning has been successfully deployed in the water and wastewater sector. Katya also takes listener...