Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast

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Raising Smart Water Infrastructure Awareness in Washington Feb 02, 2021

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Mark Handzel, Xylem VP of Government Affairs, returns to Solving Water, joined by Eric Sapirstein, of ENS Resources, who works as Xylem’s federal policy advocate. Together they have been raising awareness for smart water infrastructure to legislators in Washington, D.C. The two discuss the changing landscape with the new Biden administration, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the process of educating and working with lawmakers on important water issues. Learn more at https://www.xylem.com/

Our 5 Favorite Episodes of 2020 Dec 21, 2020

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Throughout this historic year, Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast has been diving into important and timely topics from all corners of the water industry, sharing insightful conversations with industry experts from Xylem and beyond. On the 2020 finale episode of Solving Water, host Amanda Holloway reminisces about the memorable conversations she's had by sharing some of her favorite episodes recorded throughout the year. From the Solving Water team, we wish you all a happy holiday season. Stay tuned for new episodes in early 2021! Here are the episodes mentioned in today's show: -- Combating "Forever Chemicals" in Water -- Tracking COVID-19 Through Wastewater Sampling -- Using Wastewater to Brew Safe, Sustainable Beer -- The Water Environment Federation's Chief Medical Officer on Water Equity, Worker Safety & What's Next -- The Making of Netflix's 'Brave Blue World' Documentary -- Xylem CMO on the Waterboys Partnership & Mission of Safe Water Access for Communities Around the World

The Year in Commercial Hydronics with Mulcahy Company - The Bell & Gossett Podcast Dec 15, 2020

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On this episode of The Bell & Gossett Podcast, Rob Grady, President at Mulcahy Company, a Bell & Gossett manufacturer's representative, returns to the show to share the successes, learnings and setbacks from 2020 and COVID-19. Grady and Dan Chudecke, Senior Business Development Manager at Mulcahy, discuss their commitment to solving water issues locally in Minnesota, how they managed new projects during the pandemic, 2020 innovations in customer relations and training, and their outlook on the industry going forward. Learn more about Mulcahy Company: https://mulcahyco.com/ Learn more about Bell & Gossett: https://bellgossett.com/

The Water Environment Federation's Chief Medical Officer on Water Equity, Worker Safety & What's Next Dec 07, 2020

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On this episode of Solving Water, we are joined by the Water Environment Federation's newly appointed Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Andrew Sanderson, and Al Cho, Xylem Chief Strategy and Digital Officer. Dr. Sanderson shares his plans and goals in the role of WEF CMO, and discusses the direct correlation between water equity and the health of local communities, how water epidemiology is helping trace COVID-19, important findings from the recently formed Blue Ribbon panel that hopes to inform and protect wastewater workers, and more. Listen to Dr. Andrew Sanderson on the WEF Podcast, Words on Water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/words-on-water-150-dr-andrew-sanderson-on-serving-as/id1281312822?i=1000481798781 Learn more about the Blue Ribbon panel: https://www.wef.org/resources/pressroom/press-releases2/wef-press-releases/water-environment-federation-convening-a-blue-ribbon-panel-to-evaluate-biological-hazards-and-precautions-for-wastewater-workers/ Learn how Xylem solves water: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/

Engaging the Next Generation of Water Solutions Leaders Dec 02, 2020

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On this episode of Solving Water, we discuss a new mentorship initiative called Xylem Ignite. This youth-and student-focused program hopes to find and reach teens and young adults who have a passion for, or might be interested in, solving tomorrow's water issues around the world. Delph Mak, Tyler Elkins, and José Suárez, the Xylem team leading the program, join the show to discuss how they developed the Ignite program and its focus on pillars designed to increase awareness of the industry, reward ingenuity, and incubate the innovators of future water solutions. To learn more about Xylem Ignite please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/xylem-ignite/

The Making of Netflix's 'Brave Blue World' Documentary Nov 17, 2020

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Paul O’Callaghan, Founder and CEO of BlueTech Research and co-producer of the new Netflix documentary 'Brave Blue World,' joins the show to discuss the inspiration behind and making of the film, the process behind finding subjects for the film, working with narrator Liam Neeson, and how solutions to global water challenges start locally. O'Callaghan also discusses the history of BlueTech Research, Xylem’s partnership in the documentary, micro-financing as a solution for water scarcity, and much more. Watch Brave Blue World, streaming now on Netflix, and learn more about BlueTech Research here: https://www.bluetechresearch.com/

Focusing on Safer Disinfection Solutions for Public Spaces & Beyond Nov 09, 2020

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On this week's episode of Solving Water, we discuss a new era of technologies, put in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, that are allowing safe and powerful disinfection through solutions such as fogging systems for commercial buildings, public spaces and beyond. Steve Scott, Applications and Business Development Manager for Xylem, joins the show to discuss electro-chemically activated solutions (ECAS) and how these disinfection techniques utilize Flojet pumps and technology to bring safer disinfection options for people and the environment. To learn about Xylem's commercial disinfection capabilities, visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/municipal-water-wastewater/reuse/disinfection To learn more about the Global Ecology Group, visit: https://globalecology.group/

Using Wastewater to Brew Safe, Sustainable Beer Nov 02, 2020

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On today's show, we explore the science and art of brewing beer through the reuse of safely treated wastewater. The University of Calgary and its Advancing Canadian Wastewater Assets (ACWA) program teamed up with Village Brewery in Calgary and Xylem to create a batch of blonde ale, made possible with advanced water treatment technologies from Xylem. Guests Christine O’Grady of the University of Calgary, Jackson Stuart of Village Brewery, and Stephen Rothwell and Kevin Flis of Xylem discuss how the partnership came to be, the beer they developed, how it can be used to help change perceptions of reuse water, and more. To learn more about Xylem's reuse capabilities, visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/municipal-water-wastewater/reuse/ To learn more about the beer, visit: https://research.ucalgary.ca/acwa-reuse-beer

Tracking COVID-19 Through Wastewater Sampling Oct 26, 2020

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Xylem analytics experts Kerry Hubbard, Outdoor Water Monitoring Specialist, and Anthony Rohrer, Associate Product Manager, Water Quality, join the show to discuss how technologies tracking and analyzing wastewater samples are being utilized to track and ultimately help prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in municipalities and institutions. They also share the basics of wastewater tracking, how Xylem is providing automated water sampling systems, and more. Part three of a three-part series recorded during the week of WEFTEC 2020. Learn more about how Xylem continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemi c: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-respo nse/ For more information on YSI and outdoor water monitoring, visit: https://www.ysi.com/

Xylem CEO Patrick Decker on Building Strong Partnerships for the Future of the Water Industry - Plus Al Cho on Advanced Innovations for Utilities Oct 19, 2020

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In back-to-back segments, Patrick Decker, CEO of Xylem, and Al Cho, Xylem's Vice President and General Manager, join the show to discuss the essential importance of strong partnerships in the water industry and the future of water resilience. Decker and Cho both share how Xylem is committed to providing the critical support the water industry needs – from expertise and digital solutions, to social investment, advanced technologies and ongoing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about Xylem's efforts and capabilities, please visit: www.xylem.com/weftec. For the video version of this conversation, visit https://youtu.be/sBRd7lHsHCc This is part two of a three-part series recorded during the week of WEFTEC 2020.

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