Talking H2Onestly

The latest episode is about the Circular Water Economy and its importance to utilities and our communities. The Circular Water Economy promotes treating water as a renewable resource by using advanced technologies, reducing pollution, and closing water loops within industrial, agricultural, and municipal systems. The podcast discussion focuses on how utilities and their communities can practically...

The latest episode focuses on the use of wastewater surveillance information in the water industry and its implications for public health. The podcast discusses how water utilities, public health organizations, and technology companies are working together to utilize wastewater surveillance data for more informed decision-making. Key topics include how this data has been utilized and shared with t...

The latest episode features a panel discussion that was held on the campus of Howard University in April 2025. The panel included a group of exceptional leaders in the water industry to discuss the importance of a career in the water industry with students who are close to entering the workforce. The discussion also provided strategies to students to transition into the water profession and the im...

This episode of the Talking H2Onestly podcast is focused on the State of Diversity, Inclusion, and Identity (DE&I) in the water industry.  The podcast examines current issues, strategies, and approaches around DE&I that utilities, organizations and private firms are using in the water industry.  The discussion included different perspectives from across the water industry, including from l...

This episode highlights a panel discussion that was recently held on the campus of Howard University.  The panel included a group of exceptional leaders in the water industry to discuss the importance of a career in the water industry with students who are close to entering the workforce. The panelist shared why a career in Water is vital, offering the opportunity to impact public health, sustaina...

This episode takes a closer look at one of the major challenges that all water and wastewater utilities are facing right now in the country – affordability.  While utilities must continue to focus on how to address aging infrastructure, meet all regulatory requirements, and develop their capabilities to meet future regulatory requirements, utilities also need to balance those important items with...

This episode takes a closer look at a very serious issue that impacts not just the Louisville metropolitan area but water and wastewater utilities across America - the issue of odors. This discussion provided an opportunity for utility leaders from around the country to discuss the different approaches that are used to address odors both within combined sewer systems (systems that carry wastewater...