One Tank Wonder
Host, Mike Urbans & Justin Mest of AO Smith discuss HomeShield™, the latest point of entry PFAS reduction system, All in One Tank! HomeShield
Aug 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 70
It's Your Water
Your Water Education Starts Here. Listen to water treatment industry veteran, Michael Urbans, discuss water filtration and treatment options as they relate to specific issues facing consumers and industry. Topics will include information about contaminants such as the Forever Chemicals (PFOS, GenX), industry best practices. Included will be lighthearted Interviews with industry executives, technicians and business owners.
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Ultrafiltration - What it is, how and where to apply it.
This is a replay of one of our most popular podcasts. Give a listen in preparation for the brand new microplastics podcast. Michael Urbans and Justin Mest of AO Smith, discuss the basics of ultrafiltration - what it is, how it works, and when and where to apply it. Ultrafilter Show Notes Updated 2025-07
Jul 17, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
pH Basics You Need to Know
In this episode of It’s Your Water, Michael Urbans and Justin Mest of Master Water Conditioning, share their expertise on pH and treatment methods for correction of low pH water. Together they discuss the topics of pH, corrosion and alkalinity, and the importance of proper testing; the pros and cons of treatment using calcite (calcium carbonate) and soda ash (sodium carbonate) in well water applications; high pH and alkaline water. Show Notes: https://www.urbansaqua.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/0...
Jun 26, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
It's Not Your Dad's Manganese Dioxide Anymore -Pyrolox Advantage
Mike and Denise discuss oxidation with manganese dioxide treated media - Pyrolox Advantage. The "rules of engagement" for its use, the properties, advantages, benefits and specifications. It is used for the removal of Iron, Manganese & Sulfur. Link to Urbans Aqua Pyrolox Advantage Webpage Show Notes: It's Not Your Dad's Manganese Dioxide Anymore!...
Jun 19, 2025•17 min•Ep. 14
Tackling PFAS with Modular Simplicity
Learn how Aqua America, a large water utility, is reducing PFAS at small community well sites with PFAS Guard. Show Notes Tackling PFAS with Modular Simplicity
May 15, 2025•25 min•Ep. 69
A Forever Chemical discussion with Calgon Carbon
Learn why Calgon Carbon's Filtrasorb brand carbon is a leader in PFAS reduction. Transcription - Calgon Carbon PFAS
Apr 04, 2025•33 min•Ep. 68
Next Generation (continued) Treating City Water & Competing with Your Dad!
Mike talks with Scott Trafas who left his Dad's business to start up his own - Water Doctor . They get along better than ever. Transcript - Next Generation Scott Trafas
Mar 20, 2025•35 min•Ep. 67
Next Generation Businesses
Mike talks with Stephen Evangelista of HQ Water Solutions in Manheim, Pennsylvania about his experience starting up and growing a new residential water treatment company - from scratch! Transcript Next Gen Businesses Webpage HQ Water Solutions
Feb 21, 2025•29 min•Ep. 66
Meter Magic
Mike and Dave Smith of AqMatic discuss the new AquaMatic Ultrasonic Meter. Show Notes Meter Magic Transcript Meter Magic
Jan 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 65
Emerging Urgency
Mike and Denise discuss the latest contaminant - Chloronitramides, along with PFAS & Microplastics.. Best treatment options & practices and a look back at 2024 marketing. Show Notes Emerging Urgency
Dec 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 64
The Troublesome Trio with Mike & Mike
Listen to Mike Urbans & Mike Heatwole of AO Smith discuss the challenges of treating iron, manganese & hydrogen sulfide. Show Notes - The Troublesome Trio
Dec 13, 2024•33 min•Ep. 63
Toilet Talk - Mike & Mike Heatwole
Take a look in the toilet and learn the power of visually showing customers tangible evidence of contaminants. Show Notes Toilet Talk Transcript Toilet Talk
Nov 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 62
Is Greensand Green?
Inversand, the manufacturer of GreenSandPlus turns 100 years old in 1925. Learn a little bit about its history and how GreenSandPlus works. Show Notes Inversand GreenSandPlus Transcript GreensandPlus...
Oct 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 61
Know Your H2O
Listen to this entertaining podcast with Mike & Brian Oram, PG. Brian recently published the 5th edition of "Our Drinking Water", a book for professionals and consumers. This book is a great handout for customers and technicians who have just entered the business. Show Notes - Know Your H2O
Sep 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 60
Microparticles in Treated Water
Microparticles were found downstream of the arsenic treatment systems in 70% of homes tested. For more details, listen to Mike & Steve Spayd PhD discuss Steve's recent research publication. Steve Spayd Company Link - Diagnosis Water Free Read Only copy of Microparticles of arsenic water treatment media and water softener resin observed in treated water at private wells Show Notes Microparticles...
Aug 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 59
When In Doubt - Air It Out!-
Michael and Tate Burckhardt of Better Water Industries discuss the aeration/chlorination process for problem water Show Notes - When in Doubt Air It Out .
Jul 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 58
Set the Resin Trap as Insurance
Mike and Denise discuss the value of resin traps tool for commercial/industrial applications. Show Notes
Jun 25, 2024•16 min•Ep. 57
Keeping it Salty - Residential and Commercial Brine Tanks
In this humorous podcast, Mike and Denise discuss residential and commercial brine tanks - proper sizing, function, trouble shooting. Show Notes - Residential Brine Tanks Shoe Notes - Commercial Brine Tanks Brine Capacity and Area Chart...
May 16, 2024•38 min•Ep. 56
Whole House Reverse Osmosis
Mike Urbans and Allan Horner, of Impact Water, discuss best practices when specifying and installing whole house RO systems. Show Notes Whole House RO
May 02, 2024•29 min•Ep. 55
Well Managed
Listen to Michael and Anthony Marchei of Sharp Water Culligan discuss firing the boss and hiring the coach! Transcript Well Managed
Mar 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 54
Economies of Scale - Antiscalants vs Softeners
Still using a softener ahead of the RO? Mike Urbans and Allan Horner of Impact Water Products discuss how and when to use anti-scalant chemical feed in place of water softeners. Show Notes Stenner Special Antiscalant Math
Jan 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 53
Resin Refresher Part 2 Anion Resin
Michael and Bill Koebel continue the conversation about anion resin. How specialty resins for tannin, nitrate, PFAS, perchlorate work. Cleaning anion resin and the problem with silica removal. Transcription Episode 50 Show Notes Episode 50 Resin Refresher Part 2 Anion...
Oct 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 52
The Forever Chemical Revisited
Mike and Denise provide an update to the latest on PFAS_PFOA, GenX, etc. Are you doing PFAS tank exchanges? Show Notes: The Forever Chemical Treatment Revisited
Jul 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 51
Resin Refresher - Part One
Mike and Bill Koebel of ResinTech discuss some basics of ion exchange resin: Does color matter? How long does it last? The effects of contaminants such as iron. Show Notes - Resin Refresher
May 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 50
Do It Right With UV Light Part Two
Mike Urbans & Jesse Rodriguez continue their deep dive into UV light and systems. Show Notes Do It Right With UV Light Part Two
Apr 05, 2023•21 min•Ep. 49
Do It Right With UV Light Part One
Mike and Jesse Rodreguez of ATS fo a deep dive into UV - what it is & how it works. So deep we had to break it in two! Show Notes Do It Right With UV Light Part One
Apr 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 48
Filter Cartridges - Debunked
What's the difference between string wound and melt blown and carbon block and pleated filter cartridges? Listen to Mike and Brandon of Filtration Parts discuss this topic. Show Notes Filter Cartridges
Dec 09, 2022•23 min•Ep. 47
Customers Near & Far - Making It Work
Mike and Bill Jefferis, owner of Freeman Water, discuss the challenges of operating a service business with a territory that encompasses 5 states. Located in Jackson Mississippi, Bill explains how he adapts to water shortages caused by poor infrastructure.
Nov 10, 2022•22 min•Ep. 46
Ozone Go Zone
Mike interviews Dave Roenning of American Water Conditioning. Dave has been using Ozone Generator Systems for many years. He shares his background and knowledge using these chemical free systems to successfully reduce iron, sulfur, manganese, and kill bacteria. Show Notes - Ozone Go Zone
Oct 27, 2022•25 min•Ep. 45
E-Commercing It
Mike interviews Serina Casey of Aqua Science in Rhode Island. Serina started in the family business and learned from the bottom up. She can specify, install and troubleshoot well pumps and water treatment systems. Aqua Science is a thriving local and regional business. aquascience.net is the internet business she pioneered. Give a listen!
Aug 25, 2022•26 min•Ep. 44
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