Andy Gere of San Jose Water Discusses Technologies Driving Water Conservation Plus Emerging Contaminants

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Andy Gere, President and Chief Operating Officer for San Jose Water. Andy has over 30 years of experience in public water supply, water treatment, water quality, public health, operations, distribution system repair, and underground construction, serving over one million people in the greater San Jose metropolitan area. Andy earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Connecticut. A part-time job during college inspired his career in water and led to his deeply rooted desire to make a lasting contribution to society. Listen as Amanda and Andy discuss the evolving technologies involved in delivering clean drinking water when we turn on the tap. Water, energy, and climate change are inextricably linked, and Andy helps to connect the dots.. Improvements in pumping efficiency, leak detection, and smart meters that empower conservation decisions before receiving the bill save water, energy and carbon emissions.. With recent global droughts and shifting weather patterns, people seem to be more ‘water aware’ including the quality of the water supply. Andy explains the current state of regulations and management of PFAS, a ubiquitous family of chemical that has been in headlines recently  This episode will challenge all of us to rethink our roles as it relates to the water supply. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. Episode Resource Links Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gere-804a233/ Website: https://www.sjwater.com/