SE 1 EP 24 | UTILITIES OF THE CITY WITH ROBIN SCHRADER

In this episode of How Marion Works, host Layla Price-Bodkin explores the vital infrastructure that powers the city. We are joined by Robin Schrader, Director of Municipal Utilities, for a deep dive into the systems that provide clean water, manage wastewater, and protect our local environment.In This Episode, We Discuss: * The Essentials of City Life: Understanding the daily operations of the Municipal Utilities Department and its impact on public health and safety.Infrastructure Management: How the city balances urgent maintenance, like water main breaks, with long-term capital upgrades.Environmental Responsibility: A look at wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and the city’s role in protecting the Mississinewa River.Navigating Services: Breaking down utility billing and identifying the most effective ways for residents to report service issues like leaks or blocked drains.Future Planning: The challenges of aging infrastructure and the steps being taken to ensure long-term water reliability and conservation.Connect with the City of Marion Online: Visit cityofmarion.in.gov or find archives at HowMarionWorks.com.Mobile: Download the MyMarionApp from the Apple Store or Google Play.Social Media: Follow @CityofMarionIN on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok.Show Information How Marion Works is dedicated to keeping the nearly 30,000 residents of Marion, IN, informed about the "moving parts" of their local government. New episodes release every other Monday at 5 a.m..The "HOW MARION WORKS" podcast is produced by Frequency Canvas, LLC. All Audio Production (Recording, Editing, Mixing, & Mastering) is done by: Kyren Monteiro of Frequency Canvas, LLC.Podcast theme music & also theme music for Podcast trailer are produced by: Kyren Monteiro of Frequency Canvas, LLC.Contact Frequency Canvas at: [email protected] | https://www.FrequencyCanvas.com/ | 765-506-3380