Words On Water #161: Steve Myers and Melody White on the Momentum in Resource Recovery

September 29, 2020

Steve Myers and Melody White are Application Development Managers at Hach. In this episode Steve and Melody talk about the increasing momentum in the sector for water reuse and nutrient recovery. They discuss how regional differences in water and regulations require different solutions for resource recovery and the technology and equipment that can meet those needs.

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Episode #161
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Words On Water #145: Bob Dabkowski and Steve Myers on Trends in Nutrient Management

May 18, 2020

Bob Dabkowski and Steve Myers are Applications Development Managers with Hach. In this episode Bob and Steve discuss the historic and current focus on nutrient management at wastewater facilities. They explain how regulations aiming to improve water quality in streams, rivers, and other water bodies are driving a trend toward more nutrient removal. Bob and Steve talk about ways to decrease costs and increase reliability in nutrient removal, as well as the opportunities presented by changing technology.

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Episode #145
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Words On Water #125: George Sprouse on Managing Biosolids in Uncertain Times

February 18, 2020

George Sprouse is Manager of Process Engineering and Research and Development at the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities and Co-Chair of the 2020 Residuals and Biosolids Conference. In this episode George explains the importance of capturing the energy and nutrients that are concentrated in biosolids and circulating those resources back into the community. He talks about using creative approaches to manage biosolids during uncertain times, particularly with PFAS concerns. George also discusses how the Metropolitan Council uses biosolids to generate energy and the role of technology in the future of biosolids management.

Episode #125
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Words On Water #58: Tom Kunetz on Priorities as WEF President

October 9, 2018

Tom Kunetz is the new President of the Board of Trustees for the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and Assistant Director of Monitoring and Research for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). In this episode, Tom discusses his priorities for the next year as WEF President, which include increasing the diversity of the water workforce and expanding resource recovery by utilities. He also talks about his work at MWRD, the rebound of the Chicago River, and his involvement in comedy.

Episode #58
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