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Words on Water

Words on Water
Water Environment Federation
Operations Challenge
Water Reuse
Aqualis
Circular Water Economy
Asset Management
Water Resources
Artificial Intelligence
Data Centers
Generative AI
Water Workforce Development
Ops Challenge
WEFTEC
Water Circular Economy
Technology In Utilities
Biotech
WEF Tech
David Jenkins Operator Scholarship
Operator Scholarship
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A podcast featuring conversations with influential and interesting people from the water sector and news from the Water Environment Federation.

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The 2nd Annual WEF/WateReuse Industrial Water Solutions Conference kicks off June 8-10th in Chicago. Business and utility leaders will come together to collaborate on the latest in the Circular Water Economy. Listen to our discussion with Heather Che... more

Business and utility leaders come together June 8–10 in Chicago for the 2nd Annual Industrial Water Solutions Conference. Courtney Tripp, Director of Sustainability and Strategy, shares why Grundfos is backing the event—and how water is powering the ... more

Environmental Engineer and Director of the Southwest Environmental Finance Center at UNM, Heather Himmelberger, discusses her new book on how utilities can develop and implement a robust asset management program without feeling overwhelmed.

The 2026 Operations Challenge qualifying season officially kicked off at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), co-hosted by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina and the South Carolina Section of the American Water Works A... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Cheslek
Associate Vice President and Global Industrial Water Solutions Leader at Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch
Episode: #274: Rethinking Innovation in Water: Why Solving Tomorrow's Challenges Take More Than Technology
Nyima Dansira
Senior Project Manager at Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch
Episode: #274: Rethinking Innovation in Water: Why Solving Tomorrow's Challenges Take More Than Technology
Courtney Tripp
Director of Sustainability and Strategy at Grundfos
Grundfos
Episode: #273: Grundfos Sponsors the 2026 WEF/WateReuse Industrial Water Solutions Conference
Heather Himmelberger
Environmental engineer and director of the Southwest Environmental Finance Center at the University of New Mexico
Southwest Environmental Finance Center, University of New Mexico
Episode: #272: New WEF Publication: A Guide to Asset Management: What, Why, and How
Rick Hardenstein
Safety coordinator for the Ops Challenge event in SC
SC Operations Challenge / WEF
Episode: #271: 2026 Operations Challenge Kick-Off
Keith Wagner
Member of the Sludge Surfers team
Sludge Surfers
Episode: #271: 2026 Operations Challenge Kick-Off
Seth Duncan
Office Challenge South Carolina coordinator
MPW Online / SC Waters
Episode: #271: 2026 Operations Challenge Kick-Off
Ada Levy
Volunteer contact for Florida Water
Florida Water Resources Conference
Episode: #270: Challenge Accepted: The OC Forum Podcast
Josh Mallory
Division I national champion, Elevated Ops
Elevated Ops, Division I team (WEFTECH)
Episode: #270: Challenge Accepted: The OC Forum Podcast

Hosts

Kristi Murphy
Host of Words on Water, affiliated with Water Environment Federation (WEF) and co-host of the conference coverage.
Christy Murphy
Host of Words on Water, affiliated with WEf and Words on Water; aligned with conference coverage and WEf initiatives.
Steve Motley
Host of the challenge recap show; covers Ops Challenge content and WEf-related programs.

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#24
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# 267: Introducing the Ops Challenge Podcast, Challenge Accepted
Q: How will the diffuser and valve components be set up to ensure fairness across teams?
The diffuser setup uses standardized mounting on a plywood board with rubber mats, and there will be a controlled morning reset to keep conditions equal; only two of the rings are to be changed during the run, chosen to be easily identifiable.
# 267: Introducing the Ops Challenge Podcast, Challenge Accepted
Q: What are the key changes of the new safety event for 2026 and what should teams prepare for?
Rick outlines the live blower, the switch to electronic permits, updated diffuser mounting, torque specs for membranes, and the stricter handling of lockout/tagout; teams should practice these new procedures, study the rules, and use the Team Resource Center for guidance.
#270: Challenge Accepted: The OC Forum Podcast
Q: What does it mean to you personally and for your MA to sweep the podium in Division I?
The sweep is a validation of teamwork, practice, and regional support; it demonstrates how collaboration and consistency across multiple teams can dominate a national stage.
#271: 2026 Operations Challenge Kick-Off
Q: How did the 15-team turnout affect scheduling and operations for the event next year?
Seth explains that the 15-team turnout required significant schedule reshuffling, extending planning earlier and balancing Sunday and Monday activities, with the goal of accommodating 20 teams next year while recognizing space limitations.
#271: 2026 Operations Challenge Kick-Off
Q: What does it feel like to be the only person in Ops Challenge history to have the OFF-Challenge cover and the wet magazine all to themselves?
Seth describes it as a surprising and cool insider joke, noting it was a rare, individual recognition that he'd cherish, but he remains focused on the broader community and ongoing contributions to the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Words on Water

What is Words on Water about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the broader water sector, blending technical deep-dives with industry strategy and policy. Across recent episodes, conversations cover circular water economies, industrial and municipal reuse, asset management for utilities, and the role of finance, workforce development, and events like Ops Challenge in advancing the field. Guests range from utility and engineering executives to operators, sponsors, and regulators, often framed around practical implementation, risk framing, and collaboration among utilities, industry, and government. A notable strength is tying technical concepts to business value and community impact, with clear emphasis on real-world deployments, data-driven planning, and scalable solutions that addr... more

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6. Keith Wagner
7. Seth Duncan
8. Ada Levy

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