#260: How Veolia is Unlocking the Power of Water Reuse in Municipal and Industrial Practices
A WEF Strategic Goal is to lead the transformation to the Circular Water Economy. Veolia is embracing the challenge of … More
May 19, 2025•17 min
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#259: The Digital Water Footprint: Data Center Water Use and Stewardship
As global demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital entertainment increases, so does the need for data centers. But expansion … More
May 13, 2025•12 min
#258: The Application of Membrane Bioreactors to Industrial Reuse
The Industrial Water Solutions Conference in June is co-hosted by WateReuse and WEF. Anthony Zamarro, Principal Environmental Engineer at CDM … More
Apr 25, 2025•26 min
#257: Monitoring Levels with HACH’s New Ammonia Analyzer
The NH6000sc Ammonia Analyzer is a new option for monitoring levels. Listen to Wastewater Applications Development Manager, Adam Jennings, about … More
Mar 26, 2025•10 min
#256: Applications Now Open for the 2025 Operator Scholarship
Marcos Quintero is inspirational. He is the recipient of the 2023 and 2024 Operator Scholarship. Listen how we went from … More
Mar 05, 2025•9 min
#255: Register for the 2025 WEF/AWWA YP Summit
The WEF/AWWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit is the premier water and wastewater industry workshop for young professionals. Vice Chairman, Haley … More
Jan 28, 2025
#254: The Hach Company Develops Innovative Products Strengthening Client Relationships
Hach is introducing new innovations to the water sector. Kwesi Kwapong, Municipal Market Manager, discusses how these new products make … More
Dec 12, 2024
#253: Waters Corporation Supports Clients to Meet the Challenges of PFAS Compliance
Waters Corporation provides lab equipment, supplies and software for scientists across the world. Utilities and municipalities are turning to companies, … More
Nov 15, 2024
#252: WEF Drives Sustainability at WEFTEC 2024
WEF is committed to environmental stewardship. WEF’s Stephanie Jones, Managing Director, Professional Development and Event Strategy, discusses what attendees can … More
Oct 04, 2024•7 min
#251: WEFTEC’s Ombudsman Program Assists Convention Attendees in Resolving Conflicts
Communication issues happen on the small and large scale. For the last 3 years, WEFTEC has provided a safe space … More
Oct 03, 2024•13 min
#250: Kimley-Horn Partners With Dallas Water Utilities On Its Security Master Plan
Dallas Water Utilities is preparing for the future with an eye on protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital threats. … More
Sep 24, 2024
#249: The Black in Water Summit at WEFTEC Provides Space for Black Water Professionals to Connect
WEF is committed to developing a more diverse water workforce. This year’s sponsors of the Black in Water Summit own … More
Sep 23, 2024•13 min
#248: Get To Know WEF’s New Executive Director, Ralph Exton
WEF is excited to welcome our new Executive Director, Ralph Exton. Hear about his experiences, vision, and goals, and how … More
Sep 17, 2024•25 min
#247: Environmental and Cost Savings of Anaerobic Digester Systems Discussion with ENGIE North America
Anaerobic digesters are a relatively new technology, but the investment can pay for itself. The system converts high strength organic … More
Sep 05, 2024•17 min
#246: Recruiting More Women to Join the Water Workforce
Creating a more diverse water workforce is a WEF strategic goal. Amy Tracy, a Senior Associate with Dewberry, has worked … More
Jul 29, 2024•17 min
#245: The Revised Manual of Standards for Automation of Water Resource Facilities available at the WEF Bookstore
Standards of Automation of Water Resource Facilities will help utility managers and operators better understand the designs of new automation … More
Jul 02, 2024•10 min
#244: A New Grant Program Levels The Playing Field At This Year’s U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition
The Stockholm Junior Water Prize is the world’s most prestigious award presented to a high school student for a water-research … More
May 15, 2024•9 min
#243: What Does DE&I Really Look Like And How Can The Water Sector Support Everyone
DE&I not only comes from the heart, but can impact the bottomline. Steve Hamai, WEF’s new Senior Director, of Culture … More
May 02, 2024•13 min
#242: WEF Celebrates Black History Month and Ways to Develop a Diverse and Passionate Workforce
Hugh Sinclair, Vice President and National Practice Lead for Asset Management at Arcadis and WEF DEI Committee Member, discusses how … More
Feb 13, 2024
Words on Water #241: Advances in Chlorine Technology with Lovibond
Balancing chlorine in water is essential for public health and Lovibond is a leader in advancing technological improvements in the … More
Oct 27, 2023•8 min
Words on Water #240: Kimley-Horn Partners with Denton, TX, on a Master Water Plan
The City of Denton, Texas, is growing fast. But it’s ahead of the curve when it comes to planning its … More
Oct 01, 2023•17 min
Words on Water #239: Flowing Towards Sustainability: How Cutting-Edge Instrumentation Powers the Circular Water Economy
Instrumentation technology has been at the forefront of powering the circular water economy (CWE), enabling more efficient and sustainable water … More
Aug 16, 2023•17 min
Words on Water #238: Preventing Stormwater Failures Before Purchasing Commercial and Industrial Properties
Pipe failures and sink holes can mean millions lost to any commercial or industrial business when stormwater inspections are not … More
Aug 10, 2023•14 min
Word on Water #237: Funding Wastewater Upgrades with the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act provides federal funds to the wastewater sector to address key challenges facing wastewater professionals in today’s … More
Jul 20, 2023•19 min
Words on Water #235: Turbidity Testing with Lovibond
May 30, 2023 Wastewater Resource Facilities rely on turbidity testing to know whether our water is safe and healthy. Mike … More
May 30, 2023•12 min
Words on Water #234: Wastewater Surveillance Testing with GT Molecular
May 19, 2023 Wastewater tells a story. It can provide a snapshot of the health of any community. Sarah Kane … More
May 19, 2023•13 min•Ep. 234
Words on Water #233: Paul Bishop On Becoming Water Professionals International
March 17, 2023 Paul Bishop is Chief Executive Officer and President of Water Professionals International. In this episode, Paul talks … More
Mar 17, 2023
Words On Water #232: Tim Gerdes on Role of Wire Cloth and Mesh Screens
January 25, 2023 Tim Gerdes is Sales Manager at Haver & Boecker. In this episode, Tim discusses the ways that … More
Jan 25, 2023•11 min
Words On Water #231: Greta Zornes on the Path of Potable Reuse
January 4, 2022 Greta Zornes is Water Reuse and Industrial Treatment Leader for CDM Smith. In this episode, Greta explains … More
Jan 05, 2023•19 min
Words On Water #230: Tshoganetso Masunga on Water in Botswana and her Fellowship with WEF
December 15, 2022 Tshoganetso Masunga is a Community Led Total Sanitation Coordinator and Data Collection & Analysis Specialist at Sarep in … More
Dec 15, 2022•17 min
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