Water Values Podcast

TWV 138 – The Year in Water 2018 with Todd Danielson, Paula Kehoe and Reese Tisdale

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A blue ribbon panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2018 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2019 will look like. Todd...

The Year in Water 2018

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A blue ribbon panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2018 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2019 will look like. Todd...

TWV 137 – A Fresh Perspective on WASH and Related Issues with Ed Bourque

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

WASH consultant Ed Bourque joins The Water Values Podcast and lends a fresh perspective on WASH issues. Ed discusses the relationships of WASH with in...

A Fresh Perspective on WASH and Related Issues

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

WASH consultant Ed Bourque joins The Water Values Podcast and lends a fresh perspective on WASH issues. Ed discusses the relationships of WASH with in...

TWV 136 – Water Reuse with Pat Sinicropi

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Water Reuse Association (WRA) Executive Director Patricia Sinicropi joins The Water Values Podcast for a deep dive into the current state of water reu...

Water Reuse with Pat Sinicropi

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Water Reuse Association (WRA) Executive Director Patricia Sinicropi joins The Water Values Podcast for a deep dive into the current state of water reu...

TWV 135 – Water Resiliency for the Ag Economy with AQUAOSO’s Chris Peacock

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Peacock, founder and CEO of AQUAOSO Technologies, discusses building a water resilient future for the ag economy. Chris addresses water risk ass...

Water Resiliency for the Ag Economy

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Peacock, founder and CEO of AQUAOSO Technologies, discusses building a water resilient future for the ag economy. Chris addresses water risk ass...

TWV 134 – Challenges for Water and Sewer Utilities with Peggy Gallos of the AEANJ

13 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Peggy Gallos, Executive Director of the Association of Environmental Authorities of New Jersey, discusses challenges faced by water and sewer utilitie...

Challenges for Water and Sewer Utilities

13 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Peggy Gallos, Executive Director of the Association of Environmental Authorities of New Jersey, discusses challenges faced by water and sewer utilitie...

TWV 133 – Resiliency and Regionalism in Southern California with Metropolitan’s Jeffrey Kightlinger

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Kightlinger, GM of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, discusses hardening Metropolitan’s infrastructure and diversifyin...

Resiliency and Regionalism in Southern California

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Kightlinger, GM of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, discusses hardening Metropolitan’s infrastructure and diversifyin...

TWV 132 – Discussing Water Entanglement with Claudiu Murgan

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look at things from a different perspective. Sci-Fi author Claudiu Murgan discusses his new book, Water Entanglement, and explain...

Discussing Water Entanglement

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look at things from a different perspective. Sci-Fi author Claudiu Murgan discusses his new book, Water Entanglement, and explains...

Managing Water Like Inventory

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Burns explains how his time designing wastewater treatment plants led to the founding of a technology company that identifies water waste in the...

Managing Water Like Inventory

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Burns explains how his time designing wastewater treatment plants led to the founding of a technology company that identifies water waste in the...

TWV 130 – A Contractor’s Practical Thoughts on Sewer Overflows with David Putnam

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Putnam conveys some of the wisdom he’s learned during his 40 years as contractor in the water and sewer industry. David talks prevention of SS...

A Contractor’s Practical Thoughts on Sewer Overflows

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Putnam conveys some of the wisdom he’s learned during his 40 years as contractor in the water and sewer industry. David talks prevention of SS...

TWV 129 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Water Utilities with Doug Hatler

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Hatler of Fracta, Inc., discusses artificial intelligence and machine learning for water utilities. Doug identifies how the AI and ML capabilitie...

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Water Utilities

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Hatler of Fracta, Inc., discusses artificial intelligence and machine learning for water utilities. Doug identifies how the AI and ML capabilitie...

TWV 128 – How the Internet of Things Affects (and Will Affect) the Water Sector with Geoff Engelstein

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Engelstein of Mars International brings his tech experience to a discussion on how the internet of things (IOT) affects the water sector and whe...

How the Internet of Things Affects (and Will Affect) the Water Sector

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Engelstein of Mars International brings his tech experience to a discussion on how the Internet of Things (IoT) affects the water sector and whe...

TWV 127 – Maximizing Capital Plan Efficiency with Byron Druss

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Byron Druss of InVizion LLC discusses maximizing capital plan efficiency. Byron identifies inefficiencies in traditional capital planning methodologie...

Maximizing Capital Plan Efficiency

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Byron Druss of InVizion LLC discusses maximizing capital plan efficiency. Byron identifies inefficiencies in traditional capital planning methodologie...

TWV 126 – The Mechanics of Investor-Owned Utility Rate Cases with Gary VerDouw

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary VerDouw, a former American Water employee and now an independent rate and regulatory consultant, discusses the often misunderstood process of set...

The Mechanics of Investor-Owned Utility Rate Cases

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary VerDouw, a former American Water employee and now an independent rate and regulatory consultant, discusses the often misunderstood process of set...

TWV 125 – The Current State of US Water Infrastructure Policy with Jon Freedman

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Freedman, the Global Government Affairs Leader with SUEZ Water Technologies, returns as a podcast guest and delivers a great overview of US water ...

The Current State of US Water Infrastructure Policy

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Freedman, the Global Government Affairs Leader with SUEZ Water Technologies, returns as a podcast guest and delivers a great overview of US water ...

TWV 124 – State Conflicts over Water Supply with Burke Griggs

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Burke Griggs provides a riveting discussion on the state of water law, including some history and procedure involving interstate water disputes and a ...

State Conflicts over Water Supply

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Burke Griggs provides a riveting discussion on the state of water law, including some history and procedure involving interstate water disputes and a ...

TWV 123 – Plunging into Virtual Water with Jenny Kehl

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Kehl, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee , discusses virtual water and all...

Plunging into Virtual Water

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Kehl, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee , discusses virtual water and all...

TWV 122 – Creating New Revenue Streams with Alan Heymann

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Heymann, President of Blue Drop, LLC (a DC Water affiliate), joins us to discuss Blue Drop and how DC Water leverages its expertise to create new...

Creating New Revenue Streams

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Heymann, President of Blue Drop, LLC (a DC Water affiliate), joins us to discuss Blue Drop and how DC Water leverages its expertise to create new...

TWV 121 – Anatomy of Municipal Water Rates with Scott Miller

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Miller of Umbaugh (nka Baker Tilly) discusses municipal water rates. Scott delves into what elements of cost make up municipal rates and address...

Anatomy of Municipal Water Rates

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Miller of Umbaugh (nka Baker Tilly) discusses municipal water rates. Scott delves into what elements of cost make up municipal rates and address...

TWV 120 – Wetlands Mitigation Banking with Jud Hill

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Water Values Podcast veteran Jud Hill returns to discuss wetlands mitigation banking. Jud, an experienced water investor, now turns his attention ...

Wetlands Mitigation Banking

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Water Values Podcast veteran Jud Hill returns to discuss wetlands mitigation banking. Jud, an experienced water investor, now turns his attention ...

TWV 119 – Ensuring Technology Access and Resilience in the Field with David Dolphin

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Dolphin, of utility technology provider Ayyeka, discusses a wide range of issues related to end-to-end remote monitoring system deployment. Davi...

Ensuring Technology Access and Resilience in the Field

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Dolphin, of utility technology provider Ayyeka, discusses a wide range of issues related to end-to-end remote monitoring system deployment. Davi...

TWV 118 – What Exactly Is Zero Liquid Discharge, Anyway? with Saltworks Technologies CEO Ben Sparrow

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Saltworks Technologies CEO Ben Sparrow joins us to explore wastewater treatment processes and specifically zero liquid discharge systems. Ben does a g...

What Exactly Is Zero Liquid Discharge, Anyway?

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Saltworks Technologies CEO Ben Sparrow joins us to explore wastewater treatment processes and specifically zero liquid discharge systems. Ben does a g...

TWV 117 – Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus with Michael Murphy

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Murphy, the Director of Water Innovation for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, works on fostering water innovation within the clean energ...

Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Murphy, the Director of Water Innovation for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, works on fostering water innovation within the clean energ...

TWV 116 – The Year in Water 2017 with Charles Fishman, Cindy Wallis-Lage and Jeffrey Kightlinger

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A little something different for this year’s wrap-up. Rather than a monologue by me, I decided to pull in some water leaders and have a virtual pane...

The Year in Water 2017

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A little something different for this year’s wrap-up. Rather than a monologue by me, I decided to pull in some water leaders and have a virtual pane...

TWV 115 – Restoring Lakes to Swimmable Quality with Jay Madigan

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My friend Jay Madigan joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss his charitable work for the Lake Cane Restoration Society. Jay tells a wonderful story...

Restoring Lakes to Swimmable Quality

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My friend Jay Madigan joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss his charitable work for the Lake Cane Restoration Society. Jay tells a wonderful story...

Bringing Water Balance to Business

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) CEO Todd Reeve provides a fascinating look into BEF’s work. Todd discusses BEF’s creation of water resto...

TWV 114 – Bringing Water Balance to Business with Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s Todd Reeve

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) CEO Todd Reeve provides a fascinating look into BEF’s work. Todd discusses BEF’s creation of water resto...

TWV 113 – The Business of Water: M&A Activity Going Strong with Reese Tisdale

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Reese Tisdale returns for an in-depth discussion of the business of water and specifically, the flurry of M&A activity the water industry has seen...

The Business of Water: M&A Activity Going Strong

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Reese Tisdale returns for an in-depth discussion of the business of water and specifically, the flurry of M&A activity the water industry has seen...

TWV 112 – Customer Assistance Programs and Their Expanding Importance with Stacey Isaac Berahzer

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey Isaac Berahzer with The Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (EFC) discusses customer assistance pro...

Customer Assistance Programs and Their Expanding Importance

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey Isaac Berahzer with The Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (EFC) discusses customer assistance pro...

TWV 111 – Derisking Utility Innovation with Isle Utilities President (US) Cristina Ahmadpour

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cristina Ahmadpour, the president of Isle Utilities US division joins The Water Values Podcast and shares her insights on technology adoption by utili...

Derisking Utility Innovation

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cristina Ahmadpour, the president of Isle Utilities US division joins The Water Values Podcast and shares her insights on technology adoption by utili...

TWV 110 – A Libertarian Viewpoint on Water (Part II) with Prof. Walter Block and Peter Nelson, P.E.

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Nelson returns and joins Walter Block to provide a follow-up discussion on their book Water Capitalism. Walter and Peter discuss a wide range of...

A Libertarian Viewpoint on Water (Part II)

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Nelson returns and joins Walter Block to provide a follow-up discussion on their book Water Capitalism. Walter and Peter discuss a wide range of...

TWV 109 – A Different Approach to Ag Water and Soil Health with Jimmy Emmons

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Emmons, a 3rd generation Oklahoma farmer, describes the benefits of no-till farming combined with a soil health program. Jimmy explains how no-t...

A Different Approach to Ag Water and Soil Health

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Emmons, a 3rd generation Oklahoma farmer, describes the benefits of no-till farming combined with a soil health program. Jimmy explains how no-t...

TWV 108 – Paleohydrology and What It Can Teach Us with Ken Wright, P.E.

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Water legend Ken Wright enlightens us on paleohydrology. Ken’s studies of how ancient cultures used water over the last quarter century have shed tr...

Paleohydrology and What It Can Teach Us

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Water legend Ken Wright enlightens us on paleohydrology. Ken’s studies of how ancient cultures used water over the last quarter century have shed tr...

Water Leadership

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The one and only Pat Mulroy joins The Water Values Podcast for a discussion about water leadership and training the next generation of water leaders. ...

TWV 107 – Water Leadership with Pat Mulroy

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The one and only Pat Mulroy joins The Water Values Podcast for a discussion about water leadership and training the next generation of water leaders. ...

TWV 106 – Alternative Transfer Methods (ATMs) with James Eklund

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

James Eklund returns as a guest to The Water Values Podcast and discusses alternative transfer methods (ATMs) in this episode, which is a topic reques...

Alternative Transfer Methods (ATMs)

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

James Eklund returns as a guest to The Water Values Podcast and discusses alternative transfer methods (ATMs) in this episode, which is a topic reques...

TWV 105 – Investing in Water with Bill Brennan

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Water investor Bill Brennan joins the podcast and discusses a wide range of water investments, including some historical analysis of the water investm...

Investing in Water with Bill Brennan

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Water investor Bill Brennan joins the podcast and discusses a wide range of water investments, including some historical analysis of the water investm...

TWV 104 – Spreading Groundwater Knowledge with Steve Baker

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hydrogeologist Steve Baker joins us in this episode to discuss educating water well users about their groundwater so they can make decisions and chang...

Spreading Groundwater Knowledge

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hydrogeologist Steve Baker joins us in this episode to discuss educating water well users about their groundwater so they can make decisions and chang...

TWV 103 – A Libertarian Viewpoint on Water (Part I) with Peter L. Nelson, P.E.

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Peter L. Nelson, P.E., brings a novel approach to water and water rights. Peter teamed up with Professor Walter Block to write Water Capitalism: The C...

A Libertarian Viewpoint on Water (Part I)

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Peter L. Nelson, P.E., brings a novel approach to water and water rights. Peter teamed up with Professor Walter Block to write Water Capitalism: The C...

TWV 102 – Dave Speaks. An Interview by Matt Klein

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

TWV #001 guest Matt Klein returns to turn the tables on Dave. Matt and Dave discuss a wide range of issues affecting the water industry, and Matt does...

Dave Speaks. An Interview by Matt Klein

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

TWV #001 guest Matt Klein returns to turn the tables on Dave. Matt and Dave discuss a wide range of issues affecting the water industry, and Matt does...

TWV 101 – Making Connections in the Water Industry with SplashLink Co-Founder Jason Wuliger

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Splashlink co-founder Jason Wuliger joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss how SplashLink, an online marketplace for the water sector, creates conn...

Making Connections in the Water Industry

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Splashlink co-founder Jason Wuliger joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss how SplashLink, an online marketplace for the water sector, creates conn...

TWV 100 – Prize Winning Water Innovators & The Problems They Are Solving

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode TWV #100!!! Three prize winning water innovators and an intro from Ku McMahan (TWV #059) from around the globe come on The Water Values Podcas...

Prize Winning Water Innovators & The Problems They Are Solving

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode TWV #100!!! Three prize winning water innovators and an intro from Ku McMahan (TWV #059) from around the globe come on The Water Values Podcas...

TWV 099 – Fertilizer and Water Quality with Mark Slavens

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Slavens of Scotts Miracle-Gro discusses how fertilizer affects water quality. Mark shares a tremendous amount of knowledge on fertilizers and tip...

Fertilizer and Water Quality

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Slavens of Scotts Miracle-Gro discusses how fertilizer affects water quality. Mark shares a tremendous amount of knowledge on fertilizers and tip...

TWV 098 – John Fleck on the Importance of Water Journalism and Western Water Myths

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

John Fleck, Director of the University of New Mexico’s Water Resources Program, author and retired water journalist, joins The Water Values Podcast ...

On the Importance of Water Journalism and Western Water Myths

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

John Fleck, Director of the University of New Mexico’s Water Resources Program, author and retired water journalist, joins The Water Values Podcast ...

TWV 097 – The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use with Jason Oyler

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) General Counsel Jason Oyler provides a fascinating look at how the SRBC sprung into action when unconvention...

The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) General Counsel Jason Oyler provides a fascinating look at how the SRBC sprung into action when unconvention...

TWV 096 – Current Issues with the Clean Water Act with Mark Ryan

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Ryan, a former top US EPA attorney now in private practice, provides an insider’s view on the Clean Water Act and several important development...

Current Issues with the Clean Water Act

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Ryan, a former top US EPA attorney now in private practice, provides an insider’s view on the Clean Water Act and several important development...

Plumbing, Pipes, and Plastics: Working Towards Safer Drinking Water

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andy Whelton joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses how utilities use plastics for pipe repair, rehabilitation, and replacement. Andy also d...

TWV 094 – Impactful Infrastructure with John Williams

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

John Williams, Chairman and CEO of Impact Infrastructure, Inc., joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses economic assessment of infrastructure pro...

Impactful Infrastructure

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

John Williams, Chairman and CEO of Impact Infrastructure, Inc., joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses economic assessment of infrastructure pro...

TWV 093 – What Does Water Resources Resiliency Mean? An AWRA Panel Discussion

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This episode gives you a front row seat at the opening plenary session of the American Water Resources Association’s 2016 Annual Conference (panelis...

What Does Water Resources Resiliency Mean?

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This episode gives you a front row seat at the opening plenary session of the American Water Resources Association’s 2016 Annual Conference (panelis...

TWV 092 – 2016 Year in Review

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What a terrific year 2016 has been – thank you for making it so! Without you, the listeners and readers, I wouldn’t have been able to pull of a th...

2016 Year in Review

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What a terrific year 2016 has been – thank you for making it so! Without you, the listeners and readers, I wouldn’t have been able to pull of a th...

TWV 091 – What’s the Blue Mind? With Wallace J. Nichols

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses his observations on how water makes us feel and the therapeutic natur...

What’s the Blue Mind?

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses his observations on how water makes us feel and the therapeutic natur...

TWV 090 – Planning for Water Resources in the Face of Climate Change with Erin Wilson

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Wilson of Wilson Water Group joins The Water Values podcast in a (long awaited) episode TWV #090. Erin does a fantastic job of walking us through...

Planning for Water Resources in the Face of Climate Change

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Wilson of Wilson Water Group joins The Water Values podcast in a (long awaited) episode TWV #090. Erin does a fantastic job of walking us through...

TWV 089 – Regulated Riparianism and the Convergence of Eastern and Western Water Law with Professor Bo Abrams

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Robert “Bo” Abrams is a professor of law at Florida A&M University’s College of Law, & he explains in clear detail how water law in the ...

Regulated Riparianism and the Convergence of Eastern and Western Water Law

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Robert “Bo” Abrams is a professor of law at Florida A&M University’s College of Law, & he explains in clear detail how water law in the ...

TWV 088 – Utility Infrastructure Needs with Bluefield Research President Reese Tisdale

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Knowledge is power, and this week, Reese Tisdale brings some serious knowledge about water infrastructure needs culled from the work of his firm, Blue...