Podcast
Streaming Water
Hosted by Blair Corning · EN
An interview-style podcast focusing on water and wastewater issues. Guests with different areas of expertise give perspectives on relevant water topics. Subjects include water quality, water resources, current events, leadership, legal issues, engineering, technology, and careers. This podcast is jointly sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association and the Colorado Wastewater Utility Council.
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S3E18 - Landscape Water Conservation with Dr. Kelly Kopp
Feb 2000:31:48Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: Dr. Kelly Kopp, of Utah State University, discusses the need for water conservation through smarter irrigation practices. The value of plants and grasses in landscapes is touched on. Common areas of water waste in outdoor areas is also reviewed. As always, the episode ends with a pop quiz. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E17 - Nikki Ingram - Ripple’s Magical Wastewater Adventure
Nov 2600:32:44Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: In this episode, Nikki Ingram talks about her recently published children’s book, “Ripple’s Magical Wastewater Adventure.” Nikki, a wastewater engineer from Texas, discusses how the book idea came about. She also explains the process of going from an idea to publication. Nikki stresses the need to educate tomorrow’s utility workers and ratepayers. She also gives some tips on how to make technical messaging engaging. As always, a pop quiz finishes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E16 - The ABCs of Water Reuse
Jul 30, 202500:27:04Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: The ABCs of Water Reuse book, recently published by Carollo Engineers, is reviewed. Diana Leonard and John Rehring from Carollo Engineers are on the episode to talk about the book and its development. Favorite alphabet letters in the book are revealed. The art of breaking down complex topics for general audiences is also discussed. As always a pop quiz finishes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E15 - Operations Challenge with Lindie Aragon and Orren West
May 20, 202500:39:50Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: In this episode, the wastewater competition Operation Challenge is featured. Lindie Aragon and Orren West, two Ops Challenge veterans, talk about what it is like to compete. Also discussed are the personal and professional benefits of participating on a competitive team. Listeners are invited to an upcoming regional competition in Denver, Colorado during the show. As always, a pop quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E14 - Southeast Biosolids Association with Megan Ross
Apr 2, 202500:26:21Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: In this episode Megan Ross, Business Development Manager at Kiewit, talks about a new biosolids organization that is forming. The Southeast Biosolids Association and it’s mission and activities are discussed. Megan also talks about her career and why she loves the world of water and wastewater. As always, an end of show quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E13 - Sharon Peters - President and CEO of EMA Inc.
Feb 18, 202500:38:02Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: In this episode we continue the Executive Series as we sit down with Sharon Peters, President and CEO of EMA Inc. Sharon talks about helping clients improve business processes by leveraging the right technology at the right time. Sharon also talks about workforce issues seen in private sector consulting. As always, an end of show quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E12 - Kristen Atha - Utilities Director - Columbus, Ohio
Oct 6, 202400:37:21Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: The Executive Series continues as Kristen Atha, Director of Public Utilities at the City of Columbus, Ohio visits the podcast. Kristen discusses issues related to management of a large midwest utility. Kristin provides insights into issues her utility is facing. She also talks about ways her utility is communicating both internally and externally. Kristen touches on utility careers and the need for dedicated employees In the industry. As always, the episode ends with a pop quiz! Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E11 - Live at the 2024 Rocky Mountain Water Conference
Aug 28, 202401:06:48Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: This episode features interviews from the 2024 Rocky Mountain Water Conference in Keystone, Colorado. Conference attendees including presenters, committee chairs, award winners, are interviewed about their conference experience. Topics range from wastewater biogas treatment to the Hydrant Hysteria competition and everything in between. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E10 - MIckey Conway - CEO Metro Water Recovery
Apr 10, 202400:29:15Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: Mickey Conway, CEO of Metro Water Recovery, discusses the challenges and opportunities encountered while running a large water resource recovery facility. Mickey talks about the benefit of partnering with customers and other utilities. Mickey also gives listeners an idea of what it is like to represent wastewater at a national level. Current Metro projects and successes are also discussed. As always, a pop quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co
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S3E9 - Innovation and Technology with Cristina Ahmadpour
Mar 19, 202400:37:39Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes: Cristina Ahmadpour, President, Isle Utilities Inc. is the guest in this episode that is focused on technology. Cristina answers questions about the state of innovation in wastewater. Ways to embrace technology in the water utility space is also discussed. Cristina also talks about areas in the industry that are currently undergoing massive technology changes. The show is closed out with a game of password.
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