Reflecting on a water legacy: Dean Amhaus announces retirement

For 15 years, Dean Amhaus has led The Water Council in Milwaukee as CEO and president, but just earlier this year he announced his retirement. In this episode, co-Host Bob Crossen speaks with Amhaus about his career, how far the water industry has come, and where it's headed. Over his tenure, Amhaus has witnessed trends and shifts in businesses, and advancements in technology while helping The Water Council become a destination for water technology innovators and businesses seeking to make meaningful connections for their solutions. 

Show Notes:

•  Trump administration breaks silence on PFAS 
• EPA Announces It Will Keep Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA, PFOS 
• Toxic Release Inventory 
• [AWWA] Hazard Index for PFAS [Statement June 5, 2024] 

Timestamps:   

• Intro and summary | 00:00
• Retirement congratulations and plans | 1:05
• Future work developments post-retirement | 2:40
• How small business face similar problems to small utilities | 4:43
• The importance of technical and financial assistance for small systems | 6:17
• How microplastics and PFAS have taken over headlines | 7:35
• How water scarcity isn't always about limited access to water supply | 10:10
• Surprises in the business in the past 15 years | 12:36
• How corporations are recognizing water's criticality to their businesses | 14:23
• The intersection of economic growth and water infrastructure needs | 17:20
• Most memorable moments in 15 years with The Water Council | 19:01
• The Water Council pioneered collaborative water hubs | 22:40
• Why community and culture are vital to business success | 25:16
• Words for Dean's successor as CEO | 26:52

Resources: 

• SWS Top Projects Nominations 
• WaterWorld Top Projects Nominations 
• Wastewater Digest Top Projects Nominations

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