Talking Under Water

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 contaminants, smart water and more.

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The conversation covers the current state of microplastic research, the challenges in establishing potential regulations, and the importance of ongoing research and industry preparednes...
Aug. 21, 2026
This episode explores recent coordinated cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems, highlighting how utilities maintained safety through manual operations and emphasizing the importance...
Aug. 7, 2026
The conversation explores the complexities of potable reuse regulations, common misconceptions, and the factors that distinguish successful projects from stalled ones.
July 24, 2026
This episode explores EPA's draft guidance on PFAS in biosolids, highlighting source control, monitoring, and public engagement strategies, with lessons from Michigan's successful...
July 10, 2026
Highlighting insights from the conference, the episode underscores the critical role of collaboration, policy innovation, and technology in addressing pollution, regulatory uncertaintie...
June 26, 2026
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Utilities don’t just invest in metering technology—they inherit its lifecycle. The water industry has come to expect performance degradation, maintenance demands, ...
June 15, 2026
This episode explores the shift from traditional linear water management to a circular economy, emphasizing reducing losses, reusing water, and recovering resources through innovative...
June 12, 2026
The episode examines EPA’s regulatory actions on PFAS, legal liability issues for water utilities, and federal funding for infrastructure upgrades. It also features updates on...
May 29, 2026
Featuring examples from Houston and Buffalo, the discussion highlights scalable, practical flood-control technologies that improve infrastructure management, reduce risks, and...
May 15, 2026
Key water quality topics including microplastics regulation, enforcement responses to sewer infrastructure failures, industrial wastewater sampling, and stormwater challenges ...
May 1, 2026
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Voices from Water Week 2026
Listeners hear firsthand perspectives from utility leaders and national organizations discussing challenges such as declining funding, PFAS management, and operational issues,...
April 17, 2026
This episode explores Denver's Stage 1 drought measures, compares conservation efforts with Southern Nevada, and discusses the broader legal and political conflicts over Colorado...
April 3, 2026
A deep conversation with Angela Walker, assistant director of wastewater operations at the Brunswick‑Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission, on leadership, resilience, systems thinking...
March 20, 2026
A deep dive into the legal clash between federal regulators and drinking water organizations, and the growing national and political pressures on aging water and stormwater infrastructu...
March 6, 2026
How Xavier University and WEF are shaping the next generation of water utility leaders through the first Water Utilities Management master’s program in the U.S.
Feb. 20, 2026
How will new demand and policy initiatives shape water and wastewater utilities in 2026?
Feb. 6, 2026
How water scarcity, industrial growth, and the AI boom are reshaping resource strategy across sectors from data centers to oil and gas.
Jan. 23, 2026
What water systems need to know about Perchlorate regulations, new PFAS treatment research, and wastewater spills.
Jan. 9, 2026
In the final 2025 episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts analyze State of the Industry survey results.
Dec. 19, 2025
Explore global water challenges and solutions across five continents.
Dec. 12, 2025
This episode covers recent industry news, including proposed WOTUS rules, FEMA changes, PFAS reporting and more.
Nov. 28, 2025
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In this podcast interview with Kamstrup, Jake Piccioni, solution manager for Kamstrup, talks about the company’s “culture of quality” to ensure their customers have the very best...
Nov. 21, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Hoffman of Groundwork USA discusses climate science data, resiliency challenges and more.
Nov. 14, 2025
Diving into how Hurricane Melissa, the government shutdown and mergers are impacting the water industry.
Oct. 31, 2025