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Talking Under Water

Endeavor Business Media
PFAS
Kamstrup
EPA
Cybersecurity
Circular Water Economy
Data Centers
Environmental Protection Agency
Water Utilities
Storm Water
Artificial Intelligence
Colorado River
Workforce Development
Perchlorate
FEMA
Waters Of the United States (WOTUS)
Groundwork USA
Hurricane Melissa
Reliability
American Society Of Civil Engineers
Resilience

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 contamin... more

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In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Mandy Crispin speaks with Brent Alspach, Vice President and Director of Applied Research at Arcadis, about the evolving science of microplastics in drinking water and the challenges facing future regulation... more

In this episode Talking Under Water the co-hosts discuss the recent coordinated cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater system PLCs across Minnesota and several other states, examining what happened, why it matters, and what utilities can learn f... more

In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Mandy Crispin speaks with Pranjali Kumar, associate vice president at Carollo and the firm’s Southeast Water Reuse Lead, about why the industry needs to look beyond treatment technologies and public percept... more

In this episode Talking Under Water co-hosts discuss EPA’s draft guidance on PFAS in biosolids, lessons utilities can take from the PFAS regulatory landscape to prepare for future contaminants, and recent developments affecting stormwater and water i... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Cossin
Associate Editor for the Water Group
Endeavor Business Media Water Group
Episode: What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems
Pranjali Kumar
Associate Vice President with Carollo and the firm's Southeast Water Reuse Lead
Carollo
Episode: Beyond Treatment: Building Resilient and Sustainable Water Reuse Projects
Ashley Campbell
Partner at Cher Edling
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Episode: Navigating PFAS Regulations and Preparing for Future Water Contaminants
Katie Baron
Partner at Hossfeld
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Episode: Navigating PFAS Regulations and Preparing for Future Water Contaminants
Tim Kilcommons
Chief Engineer at Suffolk County Water Authority
Suffolk County Water Authority
Episode: Navigating PFAS Regulations and Preparing for Future Water Contaminants
Blake Michal
Manager of Solution Engineering at Kamstrup
Kamstrup
Episode: Confidence You Can Measure: What Utilities Should Expect from Modern Metering
Krishna Prashanth
Global Product Line Manager for Electromagnetic Flow Meters and Global Segment Manager for Water and Wastewater Instrumentation at ABB
ABB
Episode: Revolutionizing Water Management: The Circular Water Economy
Manuel Parra
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Marketing
Xylem Vue
Episode: Digital tools are changing how water utilities handle flooding
Steve Dye
Managing Director of Government Affairs, Water Environment Federation (WEF)
WEF
Episode: Voices from Water Week 2026: Ensuring Resilience and Affordability in Water Systems

Hosts

Mandy Crispin
Editor-in-Chief of WaterWorld; Head of Content for WaterWorld; leads content strategy for water industry publications within Endeavor B2B.
Bob Crossen
Host and content leader for the podcast; VP/Head of Content Strategy for Endeavor B2B Water and Energy Groups.
Sarah Kominek
Host; Head of Content for Storm Water Solutions; senior editorial leadership within Endeavor B2B's water group.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great Show!

    Lauren, Katie and Bob, hosts of the Talking Under Water podcast, highlight all aspects of water treatment and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • Great content!

    Between insightful breakdowns of the latest news in the water industry and interviews with super interesting guests, this show always teaches me something. An excellent resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States6 years ago

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Great show for anyone in the water industry seeking practical insights and expert perspectives.
Hosts bounce between topics smoothly; guests bring deep expertise and real-world context.
Thoughtful breakdowns of policy and technology; keeps me informed on PFAS and infrastructure funding.

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Beyond Treatment: Building Resilient and Sustainable Water Reuse Projects
Q: All right. What's one widely held assumption about water reuse that has proven to be incorrect?
The guest challenges the notion that portable reuse is intrinsically cost-prohibitive, highlighting mature treatment technologies, matrix-specific design considerations, and comparable or lower costs versus alternative water supply options in many cases.
Beyond Treatment: Building Resilient and Sustainable Water Reuse Projects
Q: What aspects of potable reuse are currently overemphasized, and which ones are underestimated?
Technology and treatment have a solid track record, but the guest stresses that systems thinking and human capital are often underestimated and essential for integrating silos and ensuring long-term success.
Beyond Treatment: Building Resilient and Sustainable Water Reuse Projects
Q: If you could shift the industry's focus, what's one water reuse conversation we should be having right now that we're not?
The guest argues that water reuse should be viewed as a core water supply strategy rather than solely a drought response, emphasizing holistic systems thinking, regional drivers, and the hidden economics that make reuse a multi-benefit tool across the U.S.
Revolutionizing Water Management: The Circular Water Economy
Q: What are the main barriers to achieving a circular water economy, and can we address them?
The biggest barriers are silos in design and regulation, plus the need for better incentives to reward utilities for reducing losses and reusing water; overcoming these requires cross-sector collaboration and consumer education to unlock the full cycle of water management.
Revolutionizing Water Management: The Circular Water Economy
Q: From your vantage, what do you mean when you think about the circular water economy?
It reframes water as a renewable resource where the focus is on keeping water in use longer through reduction, reuse, recycling, and importantly reclaiming and recovering energy and nutrients, rather than simply letting wastewater go away.

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A practical, interview- and issue-driven show focused on the water industry, spanning circular water economy, utilities data and instrumentation, flood management, regulatory changes, and infrastructure funding. Episodes frequently feature technology vendors, policy advocates, utilities leaders, and academic researchers, offering concrete examples, case studies, and forward-looking guidance for utilities, suppliers, and policymakers. Notable strengths include real-world utility perspectives, a clear emphasis on data-driven decision making, and a blend of technical depth with accessible storytelling—making it useful for professionals evaluating technology partnerships, policy implications, or sponsorship opportunities in the water sector.

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1. Alex Cossin
2. Pranjali Kumar
3. Ashley Campbell
4. Katie Baron
5. Tim Kilcommons
6. Blake Michal
7. Krishna Prashanth
8. Manuel Parra

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