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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 15 MIN

The Future of Biosolids: Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) and Deep Well Injection with Rob Thompson, General Manager, OC San, California

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In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark welcomes Rob Thompson, General Manager at OC San in California, for his third appearance. The discussion centers around innovative approaches to biosolid management in the water sector. Rob introduces the challenges faced in Southern California regarding biosolids including transportation issues and regulatory pressures concerning PFAS, microplastics, and methane. The conversation delves into the technology of Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) and OC San's collaboration with 374Water to implement the world's largest full-scale installation. Additionally, Rob discusses the concept of deep well injection as an alternative strategy for biosolid disposal.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:10 Balancing Home Life and Work02:36 Biosolids Management Challenges04:28 Supercritical Water Oxidation Technology11:08 Deep Well Injection Strategy14:17 Personal Reflections and Closing

In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark welcomes Rob Thompson, General Manager at OC San in California, for his third appearance. The discussion centers around innovative approaches to biosolid management in the water sector. Rob introduces the challenges faced in Southern California regarding biosolids including transportation issues and regulatory pressures concerning PFAS, microplastics, and methane. The conversation delves into the technology of Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) and OC San's collaboration with 374Water to implement the world's largest full-scale installation. Additionally, Rob discusses the concept of deep well injection as an alternative strategy for biosolid disposal.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:10 Balancing Home Life and Work02:36 Biosolids Management Challenges04:28 Supercritical Water Oxidation Technology11:08 Deep Well Injection Strategy14:17 Personal Reflections and Closing

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