Water Values Podcast

The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode ...more

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September 04, 2018 • 00:48:59
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Managing Water Like Inventory

Frank Burns explains how his time designing wastewater treatment plants led to the founding of a technology company that identifies water waste in the...

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August 21, 2018 •
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TWV 130 – A Contractor’s Practical Thoughts on Sewer Overflows with David Putnam

David Putnam conveys some of the wisdom he’s learned during his 40 years as contractor in the water and sewer industry. David talks prevention...

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August 07, 2018 •
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TWV 129 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Water Utilities with Doug Hatler

Doug Hatler of Fracta, Inc., discusses artificial intelligence and machine learning for water utilities. Doug identifies how the AI and ML capabilities work, where...

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July 17, 2018 •
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TWV 128 – How the Internet of Things Affects (and Will Affect) the Water Sector with Geoff Engelstein

Geoff Engelstein of Mars International brings his tech experience to a discussion on how the internet of things (IOT) affects the water sector and...

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July 03, 2018 •
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TWV 127 – Maximizing Capital Plan Efficiency with Byron Druss

Byron Druss of InVizion LLC discusses maximizing capital plan efficiency. Byron identifies inefficiencies in traditional capital planning methodologies and explains how those inefficiencies can...

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May 15, 2018 •
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TWV 126 – The Mechanics of Investor-Owned Utility Rate Cases with Gary VerDouw

Gary VerDouw, a former American Water employee and now an independent rate and regulatory consultant, discusses the often misunderstood process of setting rates for...

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