In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Dr. Kathryn Sorensen from the Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU to discuss Arizona's fight for water! We'll discuss some of the most pressing issues happening to the state, such as its worst drought in over 1200 years, an influx of new residents, and a need to shift away from groundwater.

We'll even discuss the logistics of how semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC get their water from when their new factory is located in the middle of the desert!

0:00 Intro

1:36 Why is water in Arizona such a unique problem?

4:34 Arizona's large groundwater supply

11:30 Agriculture in the state

14:25 Other sources of water

15:26 Nuclear power

17:15 TSMC and big tech in Arizona

19:37 Which regions are suffering the most?

22:01 1980 Groundwater Management Act

27:03 What about the native Americans?

33:49 How do you convince residents to save water?

39:54 Farmers and the changing water landscape

43:35 Future of Arizona's water

48:40 Closing

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In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, join Mr. Dick Lanyon, former executive director of the Chicago MWRD, as we talk about how Chicago managed to reverse the flow of its river!

In the mid-late 1800s, the Chicago River, heavily polluted with human waste, flowed into Lake Michigan, the only water source for residents at the time. Waste began to accumulate in Lake Michigan, and so Ellis Chesbrough, the chief engineer of the city, devised a radical plan to reverse the flow of the river to divert the waste away.

0:00 Intro

2:10 What was happening in Chicago in the 1800s?

6:52 Consideration of possible solutions

8:01 Logistics of reversing the river

14:18 Construction begins

20:03 Role of immigrants in construction

24:38 What changed for Chicago?

29:28 Consequences on the communities downstream

32:24 Invasive species infiltrating the river

37:38 State of the river today

43:25 Closing

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In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Mr. Michael Turco from the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District. We'll discuss the subsidence, or sinking, that's happening in Houston as a result of excessive groundwater withdrawal, methods of data collection, and what can be done to slow down and prevent further sinking!

0:00 Intro

2:08 What is Subsidence?

8:20 Subsidence in the Houston Area

16:00 How is Subsidence Monitored?

23:09 Solutions for Subsidence

29:10 Communication of issues

31:07 What defines success in slowing down subsidence?

35:28 Future challenges

37:53 Closing remarks

38:57 Ending

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In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Bronson Mack from the Southern Nevada Water Authority to explore how Las Vegas became one of the most water-efficient cities in the world. From turf removal programs to water police, Las Vegas has turned its desert location into a model of conservation.

0:00 Intro

1:44 About the SNWA5:50 Where does Las Vegas get its water from?

7:35 Effects of climate change on Las Vegas

12:33: Industries that use water in Las Vegas

15:44 What makes Las Vegas's water conservation efforts unique?

17:55 Potable reuse system

21:50 Outdoor water use

24:03 Where do the casinos get all their water from?

28:48 Water Police

32:12 Custom car community and their take on car washing

37:26 Automatic sprinkler systems installed in every house

42:52 How does SNWA communicate with residents?

44:54 New policies and future plans46:31 Pool size limitations

47:59 Evaporative cooling bans

50:54 Lessons from the desert

56:11 Ending

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In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, we dive into the ins-and-outs of the Colorado River. We'll talk about the laws that govern it, the crisis that's happening to it right now, and much more - including who gets their water cut off first if the situation escalates.

0:00 Intro

3:41 What makes the Colorado River so important?

5:45 Colorado River Compact and the laws surrounding the river

13:58 Minorities and the Colorado River Compact

17:01 Can the rules of the compact be changed?20:07 Who enforces the compact?

23:37 What is happening to the Colorado today?26:15 What is a snowpack?

30:13 Effects of aridification on its surroundings

35:30 Infrastructure problems

36:40 Nuclear power plants along the Colorado

40:24 Who gets their water cut first in a drought?44:30 Native Americans and senior water rights

47:15 Biggest challenges for the Colorado River in the future

53:38 How to save the Colorado

57:11 Ending

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In this episode of H2O and Beyond, we dive into the hidden world of water leaks — a costly problem that wastes billions of gallons every year. We’ll uncover how aging infrastructure, environmental factors, and unnoticed drips add up to massive losses. From cutting-edge detection technology to simple prevention tips, learn how communities are fighting back to save water and money.

0:00 Intro

0:53 Defining water leaks

1:43 Causes of leaks

4:17 Why fixing leaks should be a top priority

5:47 What are cities doing about water leaks?

7:55 AI's role in leak detection10:22 Ending

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In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, we head to the world-famous research and innovation hub known as the Water Tower located in Buford , Georgia. We explore how this facility is transforming the future of water through research, technology, and workforce development .

0:00 Intro

1:30 What is the Water Tower?

3:55 Demo areas

6:30 Research at the Water Tower

9:12 Surprising discoveries

10:08 Uniqueness of the Water Tower

11:06 Workforce development programs

12:33 Education in schools

14:00 Events at the Water Tower

17:37 New things happening

19:11 Ending

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In this episode of H2O and Beyond, we head to Orange County California — home to one of the world’s most largest and most advanced water potable reuse systems called the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). Join me as I explore how wastewater is transformed into clean, safe drinking water to be injected into their aquifers.

We'll break down the science of potable reuse, take a look at how Orange County has managed to address public perception, and hear firsthand from experts who are leading the charge in sustainable water innovation.

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0:00 Intro

1:16 About Orange County

2:32 What is potable reuse?

4:35 Regulations/limitations on potable reuse

8:46 What prompted Orange County to pursue potable reuse?

11:46 What makes the Orange County potable reuse system unique?

14:03 Cost comparisons

18:14 Public perceptions and challenges

23:29 How successful is Orange County's potable reuse system?

24:21 How potable reuse helps with climate resilience

25:44 Research at Orange County

27:10 What can other communities learn from Orange County?

28:40 Where is potable reuse heading in the future?

29:50 Reuse is actually happening everywhere!

32:23 Ending

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