The Water Online Show

This episode of the Water Online Show features hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling engaging in a thoughtful discussion with Pam Elardo, Senior Director of Strategic Services at Brown and Caldwell, on how to address the multifaceted challenges currently facing water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., including aging infrastructure, workforce availability and capability, funding constraints...

In an era marked by economic uncertainty and mounting challenges, ensuring access to clean water is more complex—and critical—than ever. In this episode of The Water Online Show: Business Of Water, Kathleen Dyekman of Hach dives into the key pressures facing the water industry today, from tightening regulations and inflation to workforce shortages. More than just a trusted name, Hach is redefining...

In this episode, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Tom Muilenberg of De Nora to unpack the future of PFAS regulation and what it means for public water systems across the country. With new federal deadlines looming, public water systems have just three years to complete their initial PFAS monitoring—but that’s only the beginning. Tom shares expert insight on what utilities can expect over the nex...

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling explore the complex interplay of tariffs, regulations, and industry trends with Saurabh Singh and Jacob Steele from BlueTech Research, offering insights and recommendations for stakeholders in the water and wastewater sector. In particular, the discussion focuses on the potential impacts of tariffs on different ind...

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling engage in a critical discussion with Claudio Ternieden, Executive Director of the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), concerning the tumultuous landscape of changing U.S. policies and their implications for the water and wastewater industry. The discussion centers on the rapid and ofte...

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling dive into one of the most pressing issues in the water and wastewater industry: PFAS contamination. With the recent release of the U.S. EPA’s draft risk assessment on PFAS in biosolids, the conversation is more relevant than ever. To shed light on the findings, implications, and potential regulatory future, the hos...

In this episode of The Water Online Show, Joe Ball from Kamstrup returns for another discussion with host Travis Kennedy. Listen in to hear Travis and Joe's conversation about quality in the water industry, why it's not as easy to quantify, and Kamstrup's quality campaign launching in 2025.

This episode of The Water Online Show's In The Flow podcast addresses the persistent challenge of nutrient removal in wastewater treatment. Hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling and guest Jose Jimenez, VP of Wastewater Treatment at Brown and Caldwell, discuss the ongoing impact of excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuel harmful algal blooms and degrade water quality. Jim...

In the latest episode of The Water Online Show, BioLargo's Dennis Calvert dives deep into the pressing issue of PFAS, a subject currently at the forefront of environmental and public health discussions. He highlights the urgent need to address these harmful chemicals with both speed and caution. Calvert shares BioLargo’s innovative approach to tackling PFAS contamination, emphasizing the impo...

This episode of The Water Online Show dives into the importance of safe drinking water and the role NSF plays in ensuring it. Hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling chat with Kyle Postmus, Global Senior Manager of the Drinking Water Treatment Unit Certification Program at NSF. Key points of discussion include: •Water quality concerns, highlighting public concerns about contaminants like lead, P...

Travis Kennedy welcomes Yariv Abramovich from Atlantium Technologies to The Water Online Show for an insightful conversation about essential equipment. Yariv explains that being a supplier of essential equipment extends far beyond sales – it’s just as important to ensure you are also supplying performance . This means ensuring products are reliable, systems are sized correctly, and customers will...

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling discuss a groundbreaking pipeline project undertaken by Garney Construction. Joining the show to share insights into this ambitious endeavor are Jordan Carrier, Executive Vice President, and Matt McKinnon, Senior Project Manager, both from Garney Construction. The project involved a record-setting horizontal direct...

On this episode of The Water Online Show's "In The Flow" series, Paul joins hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling for a discussion on market trends and water utilities' uptake of innovation. What are the drivers for new technology? What are the barriers? How do utilities overcome the onslaught of environmental, operational, and regulatory challenges? Tune in to find out. 

This episode of The Water Online Show focuses on the water industry's workforce shortage. Hopeworks, a training organization, is addressing this challenge by partnering with utilities like American Water. Hopeworks identifies employer needs, trains young professionals, and places them in well-suited roles. This innovative approach is helping to bridge the skills gap and ensure a sustainable f...

In this episode of the Water Online Show, Travis Kennedy sits down with Rob Gledhill, the President of Blue-White, to discuss the importance of water sustainability and wastewater reuse. The biggest challenge is public perception, but technological advancements make it possible. However, varying regulations hinder adoption. Companies like Blue-White Industries are helping by providing advanced tec...

Travis Kennedy and Angela Godwin are broadcasting from New Orleans in this episode of the Water Online Show to talk about the highlights of WEFTEC 2024. Tune in to hear the duo discuss the various themes that have come up at this year's event, from BABA compliance to potable reuse. 

 Water is essential for everyone, but not everyone enjoys the same access and quality. Moalie Jose, PE, is on a mission to change that — in her home city of Baltimore, but also more broadly, as her story will surely resonate with many. In addition to being a Senior Associate at Hazen and Sawyer, Moalie is a Board Member and the Audit Committee Chair at Maryland Environmental Service. It is in this...

As the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the entire water/wastewater community gear up for the organization's annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), Water Online's Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling sat down with WEF Executive Director Ralph Exton to get a preview of the show and all it has to offer. The event, running Oct. 5-9 in New Orleans, will host more than 21,0...

While The Water Show covers everything waster and wastewater, the challenges regarding flow measurement are consistent amongst many other industries.  Whether it’s Oil & Gas or Green Energy or any other closely related industry, solutions for these measurements and calibrations related to flow are available.  Adam Schleyhahn, Director of Sales and Marketing for FCI joins the show to tell us mo...

Kristin Epstein, PE is CDM Smith's Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Compliance Coordinator for the Northeast U.S., but her expertise on the subject knows no bounds. Neither does her hustle, as she takes time from the road (literally) to talk through LCR concerns, updates, and requirements with Water Online Show hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling. At issue are the Lead and Copper Rule Revisio...

 Do you know DaaS? If not, tune in to this episode of In The Flow with Amir Cahn, CEO of the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN), alongside hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling. Cahn provides an overview of Data as a Service, followed by a list of benefits — and what to be wary of. He also provides real-world examples of how DaaS is being leveraged by water utilities and gives insight on the mo...

Travis Kennedy welcomes president of Reliant Water Technologies, Jim Dartez, as his guest in this episode of The Water Online Show: The Business Of Water. Jim provides an in-depth look at three of Reliant's innovative technologies that have made substantial contributions to the water industry. The two discuss the often underestimated power of water, and how simplistic designs can still be gen...

For this episode of The Water Online Show: In The Flow, Ken Sansone, senior partner at SL Environmental Law Group, joins hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling to detail multi-district litigation efforts to hold PFAS polluters accountable and provide financial restitution to affected municipalities. Ken describes how his firm has already won settlements from chemical manufacturers, and how wate...

 As the privatization of water and wastewater utilities becomes more prominent, sometimes even compelled, Water Online Show hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling go "In The Flow" with Bill Becker, Vice President at Hazen and Sawyer, for a discussion on public vs. private utility ownership. Becker, once a senior engineer at American Water, the nation's largest (and private) water...

In this episode of the Water Online Show On Location, hosts Travis Kennedy and industry legend Angela Godwin broadcast from the bustling floor of ACE 2024 in Anaheim, California. The duo dives into discussions about the diverse topics buzzing around the event, from data management to AI's impact on the water industry.  They also address workforce changes, supply chain challenges, the ever-pre...