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Talking Under Water

Talking Under Water

著者： Endeavor Business Media
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 Talking Under Water is a One Water podcast for the water industry. Editors from Endeavor’s Water Group highlight news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts. Topics covered include water and wastewater treatment, stormwater and erosion control, diversity, regulations/legislation, flooding, circular water economy, water scarcity, small systems, emerging contaminants, smart water and more.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. 経済学
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  • EPA’s legal PFAS battle, tariff fallout, and America’s aging water systems

    EPA’s legal PFAS battle, tariff fallout, and America’s aging water systems
    2026/03/06
    In this episode, Talking Under Water co‑hosts discuss the newest PFAS regulatory developments, major legal challenges, and the mounting strain on water and stormwater infrastructure across the U.S. The conversation begins with the EPA’s decision to add PFHXSNA to the Toxics Release Inventory, expanding federal PFAS tracking and community access to chemical data. The hosts then outline the unfolding court battle over EPA’s PFAS drinking water rule, detailing the agency’s motion to sever and pause litigation on the hazard index and the strong opposition filed by AWWA and AMWA, who argue that utilities need unified judicial review to plan for compliance. The episode also explores the Supreme Court’s recent ruling striking down President Trump’s tariff plan and how the administration is seeking new legal pathways to maintain tariffs. From there, the hosts examine the politically charged response to the Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse, highlighting the operational, financial, and communication challenges surrounding the incident. Closing out, the show turns to stormwater struggles on both coasts — catch basin failures and compliance gaps in Connecticut, and severe flooding, lawsuits, and multibillion‑dollar funding shortfalls in San Diego — underscoring nationwide infrastructure vulnerabilities. The episode concludes with key industry updates and program announcements. Show Notes

    EPA adds PFHxS-Na to toxics release inventory, expanding PFAS reporting

    Court battle over EPA PFAS rule turns to procedural fight

    AWWA-v-EPA-PFAS-Our-Opposition-to-Motion-to-Sever (PDF)

    Additional AWWA Resources for these court proceedings

    EPA Motion to Sever and Hold Challenges to Index PFAS in Abeyance

    Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era tariffs, raising implications for infrastructure costs

    Trump calls for federal response to Potomac Interceptor collapse

    Timestamps
    • 00:00 – Introduction
    • 01:06 – Episode overview (topics the episode will cover)
    • 01:19 – PFAS TRI addition explanation (PFHXSNA added to toxics release inventory)
    • 04:09 – EPA motion on PFAS drinking water rule (EPA asks court to sever hazard index challenge)
    • 09:36 – AWWA & AMWA opposition filing (utilities argue judicial review should remain unified)
    • 14:22 – Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariff plan (overview of the decision and implications)
    • 16:35 – Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse (political conflict and infrastructure impacts)
    • 21:34 – Connecticut stormwater infrastructure challenges (Meriden compliance gaps and repairs)
    • 22:54 – San Diego stormwater failures (flooding, lawsuits, funding shortfall)
    • 24:13 – Housekeeping (polls, nominations, and program updates)

    About the Podcast

    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld (WW) and Stormwater Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts across the municipal water industry. New episodes of the podcast are released every other week. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
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    27 分
  • Building the next generation of water utility leaders: inside Xavier University’s new master’s program

    Building the next generation of water utility leaders: inside Xavier University’s new master’s program
    2026/02/20

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Bob Crossen talks with John Ikeda and Justin Roush about the launch of Xavier University’s groundbreaking Water Utilities Management master’s degree — the first program of its kind in the United States. Together, they discuss how the degree was conceived, the industry challenges it aims to address, and why workforce development has become one of the most urgent priorities for water and wastewater utilities.

    Ikeda, chief mission officer at the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and Roush, assistant economics professor at Xavier and director of the new program, outline the growing need for specialized utility leadership as retirements accelerate and system complexity increases. They explain how the curriculum blends foundational business skills with utility‑specific coursework in areas like rate setting, regulation, capital improvement planning, and strategic communications. The discussion also highlights unique residency experiences, cohort‑based learning, and the program’s intentional focus on networking and long‑term career growth.

    Crossen, Ikeda, and Roush explore how the master’s degree fits into broader sector‑wide workforce strategies and why emerging topics — such as AI in water — are being built directly into the curriculum. The episode offers a forward‑looking look at how the program aims to elevate future water utility leaders across the U.S.

    Show Notes
    • Xavier University Water Utility Management Program
    • Xavier University Water Utility Management Program on LinkedIn
    • Poll: What is your biggest workforce challenge in 2026?
    • WWD Emerging Leaders submissions
    • WW Emerging Leaders submissions
    • WW Women in Water Questionnaire
    • StormCon 2026 registration
    Timestamps
    • 00:00 – Introduction
    • 01:25 – Guest introductions
    • 02:24 – Origin of the master's program
    • 04:49 – Why traditional programs fall short
    • 06:53 – What makes water utilities unique
    • 08:20 – Role of WEF in program development
    • 10:44 – Why visibility and career pathways matter
    • 11:30 – Cohort model & residency experiences
    • 18:44 – Unique program features
    • 27:15 – Housekeeping announcements and closing reminders

    About the Podcast

    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld (WW) and Stormwater Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts across the municipal water industry. New episodes of the podcast are released every other week. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
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    31 分
  • Forecasting water in 2026: data centers and wastewater association goals

    Forecasting water in 2026: data centers and wastewater association goals
    2026/02/06

    In this episode of Talking Underwater, co-hosts Mandy Crispin and Bob Crossen explore the forces shaping the water and wastewater sector as the industry looks ahead to 2026.

    The conversation opens with insights into new research on the growing water demands of data centers in Texas. Drawing from a recent white paper by the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), Crispin outlines how existing and planned data center development could significantly strain drinking water supplies if water planning and policy fail to keep pace with rapid growth.

    Crossen then shares insights from a January poll on wastewater capital spending priorities. Results show utilities are primarily focused on treatment process upgrades and collection system improvements, while resilience and emergency preparedness rank surprisingly low.

    The episode wraps with a broader look at 2026 industry forecasts from the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). Key themes include workforce development, the rise of the circular water economy, policy efforts around PFAS and the “polluter pays” principle, funding through state revolving funds, and affordability programs such as LIHWAP. Together, these perspectives suggest a shift from big‑picture concepts toward practical action as utilities confront emerging challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.

    Show Notes
    • Thirsty Data and the Lone Star State: The Impact of Data Center Growth on Texas’ Water Supply
    • What is perchlorate in drinking water?
    • Poll results: 2026 wastewater capital spending priorities
    • Looking forward: WEF’s strategics priorities and collective action for the wastewater sector
    • NACWA’s clean water initiatives focus on liability, affordability and infrastructure
    • AWWA outlines federal priorities for water and wastewater utilities in the 119th Congress
    • Poll: What is your biggest workforce challenge in 2026?
    • WWD Emerging Leaders submissions
    • WW Emerging Leaders submissions
    • StormCon 2026 registration
    Timestamps
    • 00:28 – Introduction
    • 01:05 – Overview of HARC white paper on Texas data centers and water use
    • 01:42 – Projections for data center water demand by 2030
    • 04:13 – Policy recommendations
    • 06:23 – January capital spending poll overview
    • 07:55 – 2026 WEF priorities
    • 09:15 – 2026 NACWA policy and legislative focus
    • 09:34 – State Revolving Fund reauthorization
    • 10:08 – Low‑Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
    • 11:15 – Housekeeping announcements and closing reminders

    About the Podcast

    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld (WW) and Stormwater Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts across the municipal water industry. New episodes of the podcast are released every other week. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.
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    15 分
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