The Water Online Show

In this segment of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling sit down with Karine Rougé, Executive Vice President of Strategic Transformations and Chairwoman of Regulated Water for North America at Veolia, and Rob Powelson, President and CEO of the National Association of Water Companies, to unpack a growing shift in the U.S. water sector: treating water infrastructure as an economic imperative, not just a utility function.Grounded in a new white paper authored by the two guests, the conversation explores what that shift really means for utilities, policymakers, and the broader market — and why translating momentum into measurable progress remains a complex challenge.

In the latest episode of The Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Bobby Barker, Senior Director of Global Utility at Geospace, to explain why the humble water valve is being reimagined as a powerhouse of ROI.The most immediate drain on a utility’s budget often isn't a pipe leak—it's the vehicle. Barker reveals that a single manual disconnect and reconnect cycle can cost between $200 and $300 when accounting for labor, fuel, and safety risks. By automating this process, smart valves eliminate "windshield time" and allow staff to focus on more critical tasks. While most infrastructure projects are measured in decades, Barker asserts that a targeted deployment of smart valves can achieve a full return on investment in as little as two to three months, a timeline he describes as a "nothing burger" compared to traditional lifecycle costs.

As global supply chains grow more unpredictable, the water industry is rethinking how and where critical technology gets made. In this episode, Kamstrup’s James Salisbury reveals how localized manufacturing—bringing key suppliers closer to home—is transforming resilience, quality, and responsiveness.From Georgia-based production hubs to in-house supplier integration, discover how smart meter innovation is becoming faster, more reliable, and built to withstand disruption, without sacrificing precision or performance.

In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Elisa Meyerberger of Calgon Carbon to explore the growing importance of thermal reactivation in water treatment.

In this episode of the Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling welcome back Pam Elardo, Senior Director of Strategic Services at Brown and Caldwell, for a dynamic conversation about what’s truly reshaping the water sector in 2026. Pam teases a surprising insight: the biggest challenge utilities face isn’t any single headline threat, but the hidden complexity beneath them — and it’s exactly why Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is becoming a game‑changer.If you’re curious about how forward‑thinking leaders are re‑imagining resilience — and why ERM may be the strategic edge utilities didn’t know they needed — this episode is a must‑listen.

On this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling interview Fred Gerringer, Brown and Caldwell’s Water Reuse National Practice Leader, about the creation of a first-of-its-kind State Water Reuse Regulatory Guide being developed for the WateReuse Association and its partner organizations. Gerringer explains the growing need for consistent and practical state-level regulations as more communities pursue water reuse amid water scarcity, noting that states currently rely on disparate models and processes that vary widely. 

 AI is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for water and wastewater utilities? In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Andrea Dumont of Bentley Systems to cut through the hype and explore how artificial intelligence is really showing up in the field. 

Rob Collier, Group President of Water Treatment at Veralto and former President of ChemTreat (now part of Veralto), joins Water Online’s Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling to discuss how the explosive growth of AI and data centers is dramatically increasing water demand — often to the scale of small cities — and putting new pressure on local utilities. He explains that early collaboration between data-center developers, water providers, and treatment experts is essential to manage impacts, optimize cooling processes, and implement sustainable practices such as improved monitoring, reduced blowdown, and water reuse. Looking ahead, Collier highlights emerging cooling technologies and deeper integration between engineering and water treatment as key to supporting AI’s expansion while protecting community water resources. Tune in to learn more!

The latest episode of the Water Online Show's In The Flow series features hosts Travis Kennedy and Chief Editor Kevin Westerling outlining the top 10 trends shaping the water sector in 2026, based on insights from their audience, industry experts, and past guests. They explore major themes including PFAS regulations, infrastructure funding, digitalization and the adoption of AI, and much more. Throughout the discussion, they highlight related Water Online resources and preview upcoming episodes that will dive deeper into these issues.

The Water Online Show kicks off its new season with an in‑depth discussion on stormwater management, focusing on New York City’s innovative partnership with Arcadis. Guest Shandor Szalay, the National Stormwater Resilience Practice Lead at Arcadis, explains how climate‑driven superstorms and aging urban infrastructure have pushed the city to rethink stormwater strategies. The program, called Resilient NYC Partners, represents a multibillion‑dollar effort to manage stormwater more effectively — especially on older private properties that lack any stormwater controls. Arcadis is responsible for acquiring sites, designing systems, hiring contractors, constructing the projects, and ultimately delivering certified stormwater storage capacity back to NYC’s DEP.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy explores the technology reshaping chemical dosing: Blue-White’s Enhanced MD1 metering pump. President Rob Gledhill breaks down how the pump’s dual-diaphragm design delivers near-continuous feed, eliminates vapor lock risks, and boosts accuracy without stroke adjustments.

In this episode of the Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling explore AI's transformative role in water utility operations with guest Dave Brown, Director of Maintenance at Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), which serves nearly a million customers across 682 square miles in Southern California. Brown details EMWD's successful use of AI for non-invasive pipeline condition assessment, leveraging historical leak data since 2005, GIS mapping, and sensor inputs to predict failures with 73% accuracy in pilot tests, enabling proactive leak detection, optimized capital planning, reduced water loss, and cost savings for ratepayers. The discussion highlights AI's accessibility for utilities with robust data, minimal learning curve for motivated staff, job-enhancing rather than replacing potential in maintenance, and future applications in energy efficiency, chemical dosing, asset management, and customer transparency, while emphasizing methodical pilots, governance policies, and cross-departmental collaboration as essential first steps for adoption.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy delves into one of the most transformative shifts in the water sector: the digital evolution of metering and data-driven utility management. Joined by Badger Meter’s Matt Stephenson and Erica Hermann, the discussion explores how utilities are turning advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) into a foundation for smarter, more connected operations. From tackling data overload and workforce challenges to leveraging artificial intelligence with caution and purpose, this conversation offers a front-row view into how innovation is redefining water management. Discover how utilities can turn data into stories, efficiency, and long-term sustainability—all while preparing for the next era of intelligent infrastructure.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, Travis Kennedy sits down with Ben Goecke from Calgon Carbon to talk about optimizing the design choices for your treatment system. The design of media vessels is a crucial, yet often overlooked, factor that significantly impacts the cost, downtime, and safety of granular activated carbon (GAC) and ion exchange treatment operations. When media reaches the end of its life, efficient removal and replacement are paramount, and the vessel's architecture—from manway placement to underdrain engineering—dictates the ease of this process.

The water industry touches virtually everything — from access and equity to innovation and infrastructure—yet the women driving its progress are often unseen. In a field traditionally dominated by men, women are now leading the charge, building resilient infrastructure, restoring watersheds, leading utilities, and conducting cutting-edge research. This episode features three of the industry's "badass women of water," who share their unique career journeys, the importance of female representation, and their vision for the future of water.

In this episode of In The Flow, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling delve into one of the most pressing issues facing water managers throughout the world: the shrinking supply of freshwater. While 71% of Earth is covered in water, only 3% is freshwater — and less than half of that is accessible to humans. New research, powered by NASA’s GRACE satellite mission, shows that dry regions are expanding at alarming rates, contributing not only to water scarcity for 75% of the world’s population but also to sea level rise. It’s a sobering picture, but one that sets the stage for an important discussion.

On this episode of The Water Online Show, Travis Kennedy spotlights LeakZon’s breakthrough hybrid solution that bridges the gap between traditional AMR and full AMI systems. CMO Tomer Eisner explains how the technology seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure, enabling utilities to capture AMI-like insights without costly overhauls.

This episode of The Water Online Show features Jesse M. Keenan, a leading scholar on climate change and Associate Professor at Tulane University, and Edgar Westerhof, a climate adaptation expert from Arcadis, who discuss the financial implications and adaptation strategies for water infrastructure.

This episode of Water Online Show examines the critical issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in water systems, focusing on Salem, New Jersey's proactive response. Salem partnered with New Jersey American Water, which took over the town's water and sewer utility after a community referendum, leveraging its expertise and resources to tackle the PFAS challenge.

This episode of the Water Online Show features hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling engaging in a thoughtful discussion with Pam Elardo, Senior Director of Strategic Services at Brown and Caldwell, on how to address the multifaceted challenges currently facing water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., including aging infrastructure, workforce availability and capability, funding constraints, the role of technology and AI adoption, the evolving regulatory environment, and the crucial aspect of community expectations.Elardo, who previously held leadership positions at major utilities in King County, Washington and New York City, highlights the importance of moving from a reactive to a proactive stance through strategic asset management and predictive maintenance, while acknowledging the importance of prioritization in the face of financial and logistical limitations. Her highest priority, however, is serving the “mission, vision, and values” of the utility and community. Learn more by tuning in.

In an era marked by economic uncertainty and mounting challenges, ensuring access to clean water is more complex—and critical—than ever. In this episode of The Water Online Show: Business Of Water, Kathleen Dyekman of Hach dives into the key pressures facing the water industry today, from tightening regulations and inflation to workforce shortages. More than just a trusted name, Hach is redefining what it means to be a partner in the sector, offering not just reliable solutions but true collaboration. This conversation explores how long-term, strategic partnerships are essential to overcoming today’s obstacles and securing the future of water access for all.

In this episode, host Travis Kennedy sits down with Tom Muilenberg of De Nora to unpack the future of PFAS regulation and what it means for public water systems across the country. With new federal deadlines looming, public water systems have just three years to complete their initial PFAS monitoring—but that’s only the beginning. Tom shares expert insight on what utilities can expect over the next five years, the specific steps water districts should be taking right now, and the resources available to help them stay ahead of compliance. Whether you're a utility leader or just curious about how communities are tackling the “forever chemicals” challenge, this conversation offers timely, actionable guidance.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling explore the complex interplay of tariffs, regulations, and industry trends with Saurabh Singh and Jacob Steele from BlueTech Research, offering insights and recommendations for stakeholders in the water and wastewater sector.In particular, the discussion focuses on the potential impacts of tariffs on different industry segments and activities, the commodities used therein, and the cost of operations — for example, how the price of pipes, pumps, valves, membranes, and treatment chemicals could be affected.Singh, BlueTech’s Vice President of Advisory Services, and Steele, a Senior Research Analyst, also provide mitigation strategies for avoiding, as best as possible, high costs that could trickle down to ratepayers.The current state of and tariffs’ effect on American manufacturing is considered, as are the trajectories of sustainability goals and smart-water initiatives. The panel also discusses the potential fate of regulations, including rules around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).Get the experts' take on this fast-moving situation by tuning in.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling engage in a critical discussion with Claudio Ternieden, Executive Director of the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), concerning the tumultuous landscape of changing U.S. policies and their implications for the water and wastewater industry. The discussion centers on the rapid and often unpredictable actions of the new presidential administration, specifically focusing on tariffs, federal budget reviews, and regulatory changes under President Donald Trump that are creating a sense of uncertainty for both manufacturers and utilities.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling dive into one of the most pressing issues in the water and wastewater industry: PFAS contamination. With the recent release of the U.S. EPA’s draft risk assessment on PFAS in biosolids, the conversation is more relevant than ever. To shed light on the findings, implications, and potential regulatory future, the hosts are joined by Rashi Gupta, National Wastewater Practice Director at Carollo Engineers. The discussion covers the widespread presence of PFAS, which affects over 90% of the U.S. population, and how these chemicals, long present in various sources, have only recently been detected in biosolids used in agriculture. The EPA’s draft risk assessment models the impact of PFAS on a hypothetical “farm family” consuming food, water, and animal products from contaminated land, revealing that even at low concentrations, the risk in some scenarios exceeds acceptable levels.The episode also delves into the implications of potential regulatory changes, urging utilities and agricultural partners to prepare for new compliance requirements. While biosolids serve as cost-effective fertilizers with essential nutrients, concerns over PFAS contamination pose long-term environmental and health risks. The public has until March 17, 2025, to comment on the EPA’s draft, after which risk management strategies and regulations may follow. Utilities are advised to assess PFAS levels, manage industrial sources, and engage transparently with agricultural partners while considering diversification in biosolids management. As regulatory changes could bring financial burdens, stakeholders must balance costs with the overarching goal of public health and environmental protection. This episode highlights the complexity of PFAS contamination and the proactive measures needed to navigate the evolving landscape.Tune in to The Water Online Show to hear all of Rashi Gupta’s expert advice.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, Joe Ball from Kamstrup returns for another discussion with host Travis Kennedy. Listen in to hear Travis and Joe's conversation about quality in the water industry, why it's not as easy to quantify, and Kamstrup's quality campaign launching in 2025.

This episode of The Water Online Show's In The Flow podcast addresses the persistent challenge of nutrient removal in wastewater treatment. Hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling and guest Jose Jimenez, VP of Wastewater Treatment at Brown and Caldwell, discuss the ongoing impact of excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuel harmful algal blooms and degrade water quality.Jimenez highlights the need for municipalities to balance environmental protection with economic realities, finding solutions that address both nutrients and emerging contaminants. He explains that algal blooms are likely worsening due to increased nutrient pollution, climate change (warmer waters and increased rainfall), and other factors like urbanization.The discussion covers regulatory nutrient limits and the technologies available for efficient removal. While biological nutrient removal (BNR) is common, newer methodologies like aerobic granular sludge (AGS), membrane aerated biofilm reactors (MABRs), and mobile organic biofilm (MOB) offer process intensification — maximizing treatment with fewer resources. Optimization, cost effectiveness, and nutrient recovery are key talking points as well.Learn more by listening to the full interview.

In the latest episode of The Water Online Show, BioLargo's Dennis Calvert dives deep into the pressing issue of PFAS, a subject currently at the forefront of environmental and public health discussions. He highlights the urgent need to address these harmful chemicals with both speed and caution. Calvert shares BioLargo’s innovative approach to tackling PFAS contamination, emphasizing the importance of developing safe, efficient treatment solutions. As a new administration takes office, he explores potential policy shifts and what changes we can expect in the ongoing battle against PFAS. He also touches on the status of BioLargo's exciting new project in New Jersey, revealing how the company is pushing forward in the fight against these pervasive pollutants. Despite growing awareness, Calvert reminds us that we still have a limited understanding of the full scope of PFAS's negative impacts, underscoring the urgency for continued research and action.

This episode of The Water Online Show dives into the importance of safe drinking water and the role NSF plays in ensuring it. Hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling chat with Kyle Postmus, Global Senior Manager of the Drinking Water Treatment Unit Certification Program at NSF.Key points of discussion include:•Water quality concerns, highlighting public concerns about contaminants like lead, PFAS, microplastics, and emerging threats.•NSF certification, ensuring that water filters and other products meet strict NSF standards and effectively remove contaminants. •The importance of collaboration to address regional water quality issues and share knowledge about new technologies.•Public health priority and the need for effective solutions during emergencies.Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the shared responsibility of safeguarding public health. By working together and leveraging expertise from diverse sectors, the water industry can effectively address challenges and ensure access to clean and safe drinking water for all.

Travis Kennedy welcomes Yariv Abramovich from Atlantium Technologies to The Water Online Show for an insightful conversation about essential equipment. Yariv explains that being a supplier of essential equipment extends far beyond sales – it’s just as important to ensure you are also supplying performance. This means ensuring products are reliable, systems are sized correctly, and customers will never be stuck without essential spare parts.Tune in to hear the rest of the conversation, where Travis and Yariv also touch on evaluating customers more efficiently, and what might be needed to face the global water crisis.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling discuss a groundbreaking pipeline project undertaken by Garney Construction. Joining the show to share insights into this ambitious endeavor are Jordan Carrier, Executive Vice President, and Matt McKinnon, Senior Project Manager, both from Garney Construction.The project involved a record-setting horizontal directional drill (HDD) to install a 42-inch HDPE pipe over 5,700 linear feet, connecting two sides of the James River in Virginia. This feat pushed the boundaries of HDD technology and required meticulous planning, execution, and collaboration between various stakeholders.Key discussion points include the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, the role of design-build delivery, the challenges posed (and overcome), and the benefits of water reuse to the region. 

On this episode of The Water Online Show's "In The Flow" series, Paul joins hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling for a discussion on market trends and water utilities' uptake of innovation. What are the drivers for new technology? What are the barriers? How do utilities overcome the onslaught of environmental, operational, and regulatory challenges? Tune in to find out. 

This episode of The Water Online Show focuses on the water industry's workforce shortage. Hopeworks, a training organization, is addressing this challenge by partnering with utilities like American Water. Hopeworks identifies employer needs, trains young professionals, and places them in well-suited roles. This innovative approach is helping to bridge the skills gap and ensure a sustainable future for the water industry. Hear how the program is building careers in water from guests Riscee Langhorne and Onna Jones of Hopeworks, along with Denise Venuti Free of American Water.

In this episode of the Water Online Show, Travis Kennedy sits down with Rob Gledhill, the President of Blue-White, to discuss the importance of water sustainability and wastewater reuse. The biggest challenge is public perception, but technological advancements make it possible. However, varying regulations hinder adoption. Companies like Blue-White Industries are helping by providing advanced technology and expertise. The future of water sustainability depends on widespread adoption of wastewater reuse.

Travis Kennedy and Angela Godwin are broadcasting from New Orleans in this episode of the Water Online Show to talk about the highlights of WEFTEC 2024. Tune in to hear the duo discuss the various themes that have come up at this year's event, from BABA compliance to potable reuse. 

 Water is essential for everyone, but not everyone enjoys the same access and quality. Moalie Jose, PE, is on a mission to change that — in her home city of Baltimore, but also more broadly, as her story will surely resonate with many. In addition to being a Senior Associate at Hazen and Sawyer, Moalie is a Board Member and the Audit Committee Chair at Maryland Environmental Service. It is in this latter capacity that she has helped to bring mentoring and internships to the youth of the community, creating a win-win for the participants and the industry in terms of creating a passion for water and a pipeline for future labor. Speaking of pipelines, Moalie also addresses the lead and copper issue in schools, as well as other infrastructure issues and problems of equity and sustainability. Tune into this episode of In The Flow to learn more. 

As the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the entire water/wastewater community gear up for the organization's annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), Water Online's Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling sat down with WEF Executive Director Ralph Exton to get a preview of the show and all it has to offer. The event, running Oct. 5-9 in New Orleans, will host more than 21,000 participants and feature more than 1,000 exhibitors, with technical sessions galore (120+), 17 workshops, 6 facility tours, and much more.Exton also shares his journey through the water profession and the vision he brings to WEF, with detail on longer-term WEF initiatives, insight on industry challenges, and thoughts on current trends and technologies. 

While The Water Show covers everything waster and wastewater, the challenges regarding flow measurement are consistent amongst many other industries.  Whether it’s Oil & Gas or Green Energy or any other closely related industry, solutions for these measurements and calibrations related to flow are available.  Adam Schleyhahn, Director of Sales and Marketing for FCI joins the show to tell us more.

Kristin Epstein, PE is CDM Smith's Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Compliance Coordinator for the Northeast U.S., but her expertise on the subject knows no bounds. Neither does her hustle, as she takes time from the road (literally) to talk through LCR concerns, updates, and requirements with Water Online Show hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling. At issue are the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) that go into effect on Oct. 16, 2024, and the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) scheduled for finalization on the same day. What's needed for LCRR compliance? What isn't? How does LCRI affect LCRR? And what help is available for water providers? Tune in to find out.

Travis Kennedy welcomes president of Reliant Water Technologies, Jim Dartez, as his guest in this episode of The Water Online Show: The Business Of Water. Jim provides an in-depth look at three of Reliant's innovative technologies that have made substantial contributions to the water industry. The two discuss the often underestimated power of water, and how simplistic designs can still be genius and forward-thinking. Watch the full episode to learn more about how Reliant's technologies are designed to save time, be more efficient, and get the job done all in one location. 

 Do you know DaaS? If not, tune in to this episode of In The Flow with Amir Cahn, CEO of the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN), alongside hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling. Cahn provides an overview of Data as a Service, followed by a list of benefits — and what to be wary of. He also provides real-world examples of how DaaS is being leveraged by water utilities and gives insight on the momentum of performance-based services. 

For this episode of The Water Online Show: In The Flow, Ken Sansone, senior partner at SL Environmental Law Group, joins hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling to detail multi-district litigation efforts to hold PFAS polluters accountable and provide financial restitution to affected municipalities. Ken describes how his firm has already won settlements from chemical manufacturers, and how water suppliers can lay claim to a portion of the billions of dollars available — money that can go toward installing treatment systems to comply with the recently finalized rule establishing maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFAS in drinking water.

 As the privatization of water and wastewater utilities becomes more prominent, sometimes even compelled, Water Online Show hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling go "In The Flow" with Bill Becker, Vice President at Hazen and Sawyer, for a discussion on public vs. private utility ownership. Becker, once a senior engineer at American Water, the nation's largest (and private) water and wastewater utility company, has rich experience and expertise to share on both ownership models. Tune in to hear the factors that may be impacting the trend toward privatization, the pros and cons of each model from an operational standpoint, and whether or not consumers need to worry about who supplies their water. 

In this episode of the Water Online Show On Location, hosts Travis Kennedy and industry legend Angela Godwin broadcast from the bustling floor of ACE 2024 in Anaheim, California. The duo dives into discussions about the diverse topics buzzing around the event, from data management to AI's impact on the water industry.  They also address workforce changes, supply chain challenges, the ever-present issue of PFAs, and a goodbye to an industry icon.  

Just a few weeks ago, the EPA announced the finalized rule creating maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in drinking water. In this episode of The Water Online Show: Unfiltered, Travis Kennedy and Nadia Abboud catch up with Dr. Mirka Wilderer, CEO of AqueoUS Vets, to discuss these regulations, and how difficult it will be to meet them. Tune in for some insight into whether current PFAS solutions are sustainable, and the first step utilities should take now that these regulations are in place. 

 In the latest episode of Unfiltered, Nick Browne and Travis Kennedy get to sit down with Nadia Abboud from ENAY Group and Eric Bindler from Bluefield Research to talk digital transformation and innovation in the water industry. From water quality to regulatory compliance, Nadia and Eric explore the main drivers that encourage utilities to adopt digital transformation. They discuss how vital it is to tie digital innovation projects to cost savings and sustainability goals. Watch the whole episode to hear more about digital transformation and how to overcome the fear of failure.  

Soon after the U.S. EPA announced the finalized rule creating maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFAS in drinking water, Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling of Water Online talked to Kyle Thompson, National PFAS Lead at Carollo Engineers, for insight on the rule's impact on water suppliers. Go 'In The Flow' with the Water Online Show to understand PFAS compliance timelines, treatment options, available funding, liability issues, and more.

On this episode of In The Flow, Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling welcome Lauren Wasserstrom, National Practice Leader for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance at Jacobs, to talk about — what else? — the U.S. EPA's Lead and Copper Rule (LCR).

In this episode of Water Talk: In The Flow, Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling sit down with Anne-Louise Christensen to talk about converting waste to energy, exploring its economic advantages, potential for cost reduction, energy security benefits, and the technological innovations associated with it. Anne-Louise provides insights into Denmark's experience with waste-to-energy technologies and discusses potential applications and incentives for such initiatives in the United States. Watch the full episode to hear about the importance of considering innovative solutions for water and wastewater management to achieve environmental sustainability and cost efficiency.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, Travis Kennedy and Nick Browne welcome their guests, Nadia Abboud and Laura Tegethoff, to discuss workforce management and education in the water and wastewater industry. They explore the challenges of attracting younger generations to the field, the importance of educational opportunities, and the need for funding and policy changes to support workforce development.  View the full episode to hear the discussion about the critical role of water professionals in safeguarding water resources and the need for proactive strategies to ensure a skilled workforce for the future.