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Talking Under Water

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

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-hosts discuss EPA’s latest PFAS regulatory moves, major new federal funding for drinking water and lead service line replacement, and stormwater-related investments aimed at protecting coastal water quality. The... more

In this episode of Talking Underwater, Stormwater Solutions Head of Content Sarah Kominek speaks with Manuel Parra of Xylem Vue about how digital tools are changing the way municipalities prepare for and respond to flooding. The conversation explores... more

In this episode Talking Under Water the co-hosts discuss the addition of microplastics to the EPA’s Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL6), enforcement fallout from the Potomac interceptor sewer collapse, industrial wastewater sampling tied to a Tes... more

In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Bob Crossen discusses Water Week 2026 where key figures recorded messages from the event. The episode features firsthand perspectives from water sector leaders who gathered in Washington, D.C., for the annu... more

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Recent Guests

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
Cynthia Lane
Water Utility Council Chair, American Water Works Association (AWWA); part of Colorado delegation
AWWA
Episode: Voices from Water Week 2026: Ensuring Resilience and Affordability in Water Systems
Danielle Cloutier
Director of Legislative Affairs, National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)
NACWA
Episode: Voices from Water Week 2026: Ensuring Resilience and Affordability in Water Systems
Liesel Gross
CEO, Lehigh County Authority
Lehigh County Authority
Episode: Voices from Water Week 2026: Ensuring Resilience and Affordability in Water Systems
Jason Barrett
Director of the Water Resources Institute, Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Episode: Voices from Water Week 2026: Ensuring Resilience and Affordability in Water Systems
Bruce Bharat
Regional president of the Americas for Kamstrup
Kamstrup
Episode: Different by Design: Turning 30 Years of Expertise into Utility Confidence
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

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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Digital tools are changing how water utilities handle flooding
Q: What does the typical lead time for a flood prediction look like with this technology?
Lead times can range from minutes to hours depending on the event, but in many cases every minute is valuable, emphasizing the need for fast and reliable data processing.
Digital tools are changing how water utilities handle flooding
Q: How accessible are these tools for smaller or under-resourced communities?
There are lower-cost or simpler solutions that can provide early warnings and meaningful benefits, with larger systems potentially offering a best-of-breed end state, but communities can start small and scale as needed.
Digital tools are changing how water utilities handle flooding
Q: What is the role of predictive analytics and AI in understanding data around flooding?
Predictive analytics and AI synthesize diverse data sources to forecast events, guide decision-making, and continuously improve models as new data arrives, while acknowledging that models must adapt to evolving climate variability and regulatory considerations.
Digital tools are changing how water utilities handle flooding
Q: Manuel, how can digital applications related to flood control help municipalities and communities respond to these kinds of events?
Digital applications integrate sensors, rain gauges, weather forecasts, and hydraulic models to forecast flooding more accurately, enabling preemptive actions and smarter deployment of resources, rather than relying solely on reactive responses.
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.

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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. Manuel Parra
2. Steve Dye
3. Cynthia Lane
4. Danielle Cloutier
5. Liesel Gross
6. Jason Barrett
7. Bruce Bharat
8. Angela Walker

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