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Talking Under Water

Endeavor Business Media
PFAS
Cybersecurity
Data Centers
Kamstrup
American Society Of Civil Engineers
Wastewater
Storm Water
Drinking Water
AMI (advanced Metering Infrastructure)
EPA
Water Utilities
Small Water Systems
State Revolving Funds
Artificial Intelligence
Reliability
Resilience
Hurricane Melissa
Groundwork USA
Waters Of the United States (WOTUS)
FEMA

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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Utilities hold more power than they think. In this day and age, with a few taps of a keyboard, information is literally at your fingertips. For some, that’s a simple Google search, and others a query with a generative AI tool. But for those more ente... more

In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Mandy Crispin speaks with Angela Walker who is the Assistant Director of Wastewater Operations at the Brunswick‑Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission and one of the inspirations for this year’s Women in Wate... more

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 a... more

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. Tog... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Walker
Assistant Director of Wastewater Operations
Brunswick‑Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission
Episode: Lifting as we climb: building trust, confidence, and future leaders in water
John Ikeda
Chief Mission Officer at Water Environment Federation
Water Environment Federation
Episode: Building the next generation of water utility leaders: inside Xavier University’s new master’s program
Justin Roush
Assistant Economics Professor at Xavier University; Director of the Masters of Science for the Water Utilities Management Master's Program
Xavier University
Episode: Building the next generation of water utility leaders: inside Xavier University’s new master’s program
Dr. Margaret Cook
Vice President of Water and Community Resilience, lead author of the HARC white paper
Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)
Episode: Forecasting water in 2026: data centers and wastewater association goals
Gabriel Collins
Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at the Baker Institute for Public Policy (Rice University); senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; editor for the Texas Water Journal
Rice University (Baker Institute for Public Policy)
Episode: One Water: AI and energy needs in a sustainable water future
Kaitlin Spiridellis
Researcher and writer, Vanderbilt Traveling Fellowship alum, WaterWorld contributor
Vanderbilt University / WaterWorld
Episode: One Water, Many Worlds: Insights from a global fellowship
Jake Piccioni
Kamstrup Solutions Manager
Kamstrup
Episode: The Cost of Quality: Rethinking Water Meter ROI
Dr. Jeremy Hoffman
Director of Impact Evaluation and Community Science at Groundwork USA
Groundwork USA
Episode: Water’s role in climate resilience
Ryan Barton
Hydrologist at Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources Water Management Branch
Navajo Nation
Episode: The Future of Water: Meet the 2025 Rising One Water Leaders

Hosts

Bob Crossen
Host of Talking Under Water
Katie Johns
Editor-in-Chief roles at Storm Water Solutions and Stormwater Solutions
Mandy Crispin
Editor-in-Chief of WaterWorld; interviewer in episodes
Alex Gossin
Associate Editor for the Water Group (Endeavor B2B)
Bob Croson
Host of the show; Vice President of Content Strategy for Water and Energy at Endeavor Business Media

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 States5 years ago

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The show is viewed as a go-to resource for staying updated on regulatory and infrastructure developments.
Strong emphasis on current industry news and technology trends keeps content timely and relevant.
Listeners praise practical, actionable insights for utility operations and funding.
Guests bring deep expertise across utilities, engineering, and policy fields.
Hosts are perceived as knowledgeable and well-connected in the water sector.

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Lifting as we climb: building trust, confidence, and future leaders in water
Q: What barriers still exist for women pursuing technical leadership roles and utilities, and what can move the industry forward?
Angela explains that progress has been real but gradual since she started in 1987; women still face being overlooked, especially on job sites, and she emphasizes owning one's seat, building credibility through experience, and fostering environments where women are supported and valued.
Graceful Failure vs. Flawless Operations: Understanding an AMI System's True Fortitude
Q: Can you share a real-world example of a utility benefiting from reliable systems during a disaster?
During a recent hurricane in the Southeast, a customer could still read meters in drive-by mode, maintaining visibility and enabling targeted emergency response despite primary system compromises.
Graceful Failure vs. Flawless Operations: Understanding an AMI System's True Fortitude
Q: What should utilities look for when evaluating reliability and resilience in potential solutions?
Ask for real uptime metrics, talk to customer references, verify the vendor's marketing claims with independent feedback, and ensure a foundation of reliable data before layering on resilience features.
Graceful Failure vs. Flawless Operations: Understanding an AMI System's True Fortitude
Q: What is the practical difference between graceful failure and flawless performance?
Flawless performance is about reliability in normal conditions, ensuring no hiccups; graceful failure focuses on resilience, ensuring backup options and rapid recovery if something goes wrong.
Graceful Failure vs. Flawless Operations: Understanding an AMI System's True Fortitude
Q: How do utilities begin to prepare for the growing number of risks facing water systems?
Begin by assuming disruptions are inevitable and design systems for reliable day-to-day operation while maintaining flexibility to recover when things go wrong, focusing on building operational strength rather than predicting every event.

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What is Talking Under Water about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, industry-wide water topics through a One Water lens, featuring conversations with utility leaders, engineers, researchers, and executives about funding, regulation, infrastructure, data-driven insights, and emerging technologies. Episodes frequently cover funding mechanisms (SRFs, grants), regulatory updates (PFAS, MS4), innovative treatment and AMI/data analytics, cybersecurity, and cross-border or cross-sector collaborations. A distinctive pattern is collaboration with editors and subject-matter experts from utilities, engineering firms, and academia to translate complex policy and tech developments into actionable guidance for practitioners. The format often includes roundups of current events, in-depth tec... more

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Recent guests on Talking Under Water include:

1. Angela Walker
2. John Ikeda
3. Justin Roush
4. Dr. Margaret Cook
5. Gabriel Collins
6. Kaitlin Spiridellis
7. Jake Piccioni
8. Dr. Jeremy Hoffman

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