The WQA Podcast

Our guest is WQA member Kelly Thompson, president of Moti-Vitality, talking about the impact of COVID-19 on the water treatment industry. Kelly shares his thoughts about the changes in business, customer service, training and how he’s adapted his business model, all in response to the Coronavirus. Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip. We want to make sure you...

Our guest is Dr. Emily Kumpel with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She discusses the new WQRF Sustainability Comparison study, which compares Point of Use and Point of Entry water treatment with centralized treatment in small community water systems across the United States. We talk with Dr. Kumpel about the WQRF study, which contaminants she will track when it comes to the effectiveness...

This week’s podcast takes a look at the impact of COVID-19 on the water treatment industry in Florida. Members Amanda Moore (of the WQA Board of Governors) and Kenny Gibson provide their unique perspectives for how the coronavirus has affected business, how they continue to manage through the crisis, and what the new normal will look like. Plus they'll talk about why they're looking forward to the...

In this episode, we feature a segment of a WQA Essentials Webinar designed to help you understand and reach out to your newspaper, TV and radio stations so that you can become a valued news resource and promote your business. WQA's Wes Bleed and Susan Keaton offer helpful tips. Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge. Plus, we'll have our WQA tip. Watch or listen to the entire...

Our featured guests are Julie Stange and Justin Kutney from Pentair, a WQA member and WQA Convention Diamond sponsor. They'll discuss what the company has been learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also their product lines and what’s new at the company. Later, we’ll get a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge and our WQA tip.

Our guest is Dr. Jill Williamson of NASA talking about filtering water on the International Space Station high above the Earth. Dr. Williamson explains how all of the water is captured and filtered and re-used by the astronauts aboard the international space station. Later, we’ll come back to Earth for a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge. And, we'll have our WQA tip.

In this episode, we feature WQA's Business Development Manager Kyle Whalen and WQA's country manager in India Vaneet Gupta. Kyle shares his insights into the manufacturing and global outlook for water treatment products. Vaneet talks about what he sees for water treatment in India. Plus, we'll have our WQA tip.

In this episode of WQA Radio, we feature a portion of our recent webinar, “Economy, Markets and Opportunities in a Dynamic World." Brian Roche from Merrill Lynch, who provides investment advice to WQA, and John Rosellini from PGIM Investments discussed the Coronavirus and its impact on the current market. You can see the full webinar at https://WQA.org/webinars. Reach out to Brian with any questio...

In this episode we feature Dave Ross, the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, speaking at the WQA DC Fly-in in March. Dave has more than 20 years of experience working on water issues in both state government and the private sector. He talks about the Water Reuse Action Plan, PFAS and the Lead and Copper Rule. Get involved in next year's DC...

This podcast features remarks from Peter Cartwright and Richard Mest, speaking about their awards at the recent annual meeting of the Water Quality Association. Cartwright was honored with the WQA Hall of Fame Award and Mest received the Lifetime Member award. Peter provides design engineering services in all areas of water and wastewater treatment through his firm Cartwright Consulting. Richard i...

In this episode we feature Greg Reyneke, managing director of Red Fox Advisors in remarks he gave at a recent WQA Commercial-Industrial Section meeting. Greg talks to colleagues about responding to the COVID-19 crisis, some of the biggest challenges members face right now, and how now is the time to take the time to train. We’ll also have a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge, and our WQA tip...

In this episode we feature WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser in remarks she offered at the WQA Virtual Annual Meeting in April 2020, talking about Vision 2020. The WQA annual meeting was held online in the wake of the cancellation of the WQA Convention & Exposition. Pauli talks about getting clear about your vision, even in these days of COVID-19. We’ll also have a regulatory update from Kathl...

In this episode, we hear from Eric Yeggy, WQA Technical Affairs director, talking about sanitation best practices for water treatment products. Eric spoke to the WQA Dealer Section in April, as he answered questions and concerns about disinfection procedures in light of the COVID-19 crisis. We’ll also have a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge, and I’ll have our WQA tip.

In this episode we feature remarks from Doug Ramer, HR Director at Martin Water Conditioning in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. Doug spoke to the WQA Dealer Section in April about the need to reassure customers and staff during the COVID-19 crisis. He talked about communicating more frequently, and, perhaps differently. And, when it comes to employees, Doug says bad news is better than no news. And we'll...

In this episode, we’ll hear from two WQA members, Data Dale Filhaber with Dataman Group, and Amanda Crangle with Lamplight Digital Media and get their perspectives on how to communicate and market during the coronavirus crisis. Plus, we'll have our WQA tip. For more information about Dale: https://www.datamangroup.com/ For more information about Amanda: https://lamplightdigitalmedia.com/

In this episode, we hear from former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt, president of the Gephardt Group in Washington, in remarks he gave during the Live Virtual Education at the Water Quality Association. Leader Gephardt gives an overview of how COVID-19 is affecting policy and politics in Washington, and how difficult it is to predict which bills will get passed and which candidates will li...

Mike Baird, president and owner of Aquamor in Temecula, California, talking about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on his manufacturing business. Mike talks about his company’s response to the coronavirus, a unique opportunity that developed for his team, and his thoughts as we look ahead to eventually a return to normal. Plus, we’ll have a regulatory update from Kathleen Burbidge, and our WQA ti...

Our guest is DJ Shannahan, the new president of the Water Quality Association, as he begins his new term. We spent some time chatting with DJ after the WQA Virtual Annual Meeting on April 2, 2020. We discuss his top priorities as WQA president, the role that mentoring has played in his life, and the excitement he feels about what’s ahead in the coming year. Plus, we’ll have a regulatory update fro...

In this episode, we feature remarks Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Wheeler made to the WQA Virtual Annual Meeting held April 2, 2020. In a message that he recorded for our virtual annual meeting, Administrator Wheeler talks about the importance of the water industry during the COVID-19 crisis. And, he highlights some of the other initiatives his office is undertaking.

Our guest is David Loveday, WQA’s Global Government Affairs Director, who discusses how WQA and its members are responding to the coronavirus or COVID-19 crisis. David talks about the whirlwind of activity his department and others at WQA have been involved with in response to the recent shelter-in-place restrictions across the country.

On this week’s episode of WQA Radio, we’ll talk with WQA Global Government Affairs Manager Kathleen Burbidge who provides highlights from a recent conference call held by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Administration about the Coronavirus and its impact on business. Later we’ll hear from WQA Marketing & Communications Coordinator Susan Keaton about the Frequently Asked questions w...

Our guest is Dr. Marcia Silva, Associate Scientist and Director of the Water Technology Accelerator which partners with the Water Equipment and Policy Center, or WEP, in Milwaukee. In this episode, Dr. Silva explains how the WEP takes on new research projects, the timeline for those projects, and how WQA as a member has a voice in which projects get funded. Learn more at http://www.wepiucrc.com/

Our guest in this week’s episode of WQA Radio is Mike Sennett, the WQA General Counsel. Mike walks us through the revised WQA Code of Ethics and why it matters. Mike explains the change to the code of ethics, what’s behind the change, how it affects both manufacturers and dealers, and how it can also help consumers, as well.

Our guest is Doug Anderson with Culligan International, and he discusses the WQRF Research Advisory committee, which he chairs. In this episode, Doug explains the process of looking for new and innovative research projects for the Water Quality Research Foundation. And, he says they’re looking for new companies to get involved.

Our guest is Jeff Kortes, of Human Asset Management, LLC, one of the speakers at the upcoming WQA Business Boot Camp. His topic is winning the war for talent. In this episode, Jeff talks about developing a strategy for recruiting the talent you need to run a successful business. He is one of three speakers at the WQA Business Boot Camp which takes place March 31st in Orlando, one day before the op...