Amanda Smith (wastewater)

Amanda Smith is the Director of Water Quality Management, City of Bangor. The world of water treatment is hugely scientific, wildly interesting, and hardly ever thought about, and Amanda's path to wastewater - and how she talks about it - is one of the best examples of applied science you'll hear. Call 207-992-4470 (the general number for the Bangor Wastewater Plant) to schedule a plant tour! Our conversation was recorded in January 2023. Save the date: 2023 Maine Science Festival: March 22nd-26th, Bangor (and area), Maine. The full program is online at https://www.mainesciencefestival.org/2023-program This episode is sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank. ~~~~~~ The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival and Maine Discovery Museum. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page. Find us online: Website - Maine Science Festival Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram © 2023 Maine Science Festival A program of the Maine Discovery Museum ~~~~~ The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate. Find us online: Maine Discovery Museum Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bluesky YouTube Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube © 2026 Maine Discovery Museum