From Curiosity To Solution: A Students Journey In Water Science waterloop 2025-10-17 | Annabelle Rayson’s journey into water science began on the shores of Lake Huron and has grown into an award-winning pursuit of global impact. A student at Harvard University and winner of the 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize, Annabelle shares how her childhood curiosity about the Great Lakes evolved into groundbreaking research and real-world problem solving. She describes her innovative “Plankton Wars” project—using native zooplankton to reduce harmful algal blooms—and how it earned her international recognition. Annabelle also reflects on her internship at Xylem’s Reservoir Center, where she worked on projects spanning water quality monitoring, nutrient sensing, and community engagement. From studying methane emissions in wetlands to investigating heavy metals in drinking water, her story captures the next generation of scientific leadership and passion driving solutions for clean, sustainable water worldwide.This episode is affiliated with the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C. where waterloop is the media partner. Learn more at reservoircenter.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop
Inside SUEZs New Approach for Delivering Water Technology waterloop 2025-10-16 | SUEZ is opening its playbook of 160 years of water engineering and operational expertise — not to compete, but to collaborate. Abigail Antolovich of SUEZ explains how the company is licensing its process technologies to local partners and integrators, allowing them to combine global innovation with regional know-how.As part of SUEZ’s new strategy for North America, this partnership-driven model is designed to expand access to proven technologies, accelerate project delivery, and ensure that utilities benefit from both world-class engineering and local expertise tailored to their unique challenges.Episode at bit.ly/SUEZimportNASUEZ is the trusted partner for circular solutions in water and waste. Learn more at suez.com/enwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#SUEZ #WaterInnovation #WaterTechnology #SmartWater #DigitalWater #WaterUtilities #WaterTreatment #SustainableWater #CleanWater #Infrastructure #Engineering #WaterSolutions #Partnership #Sustainability #WaterLoop
Why Is Baltimores Water Bright Green? waterloop 2025-10-15 | It looks like someone spilled green paint across Baltimore’s Inner Harbor — but this eerie glow isn’t pollution. It’s a pistachio tide, caused by sulfur-loving bacteria rising from the harbor’s depths as warm days and cold nights flip the water column. When sunlight hits the surface, ultraviolet light reacts with the sulfur, creating that surreal green hue — and a terrible smell to match.But behind the beauty lies a warning: this inversion also brings oxygen-depleted water to the surface, triggering massive fish kills and revealing the fragile state of a man-made harbor trapped in stagnation.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#PistachioTide #BaltimoreHarbor #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange #UrbanWater #DeadZone #AnoxicWaters #WaterPollution #Sustainability #CleanWater #EcosystemHealth #WaterSolutions #WaterLoop #EnvironmentalAwareness
Inside SUEZ’s Push to Transform Water Utilities in North America waterloop 2025-10-15 | For more than a decade, SUEZ has helped over 100 U.S. utilities use digital technology to design smarter water networks and operate treatment plants more efficiently. Now, the company is going a step further—bringing its proven treatment technologies, intellectual property, and global expertise directly to North America.Joshua Cantone of SUEZ says the goal is to shift from operator to technology provider, empowering utilities with advanced tools and know-how to deliver cleaner, more sustainable water solutions across the continent.Episode at bit.ly/SUEZimportNASUEZ is the trusted partner for circular solutions in water and waste. Learn more at suez.com/enwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#SUEZ #WaterInnovation #WaterTechnology #DigitalWater #SmartWater #WaterUtilities #WaterTreatment #SustainableWater #Infrastructure #CleanWater #WaterSolutions #WaterManagement #Engineering #WaterIndustry #WaterLoop
How SUEZ Is Importing Innovation To North America waterloop 2025-10-15 | SUEZ is aiming to ignite innovation in North America by bringing its 160 years of global water expertise and thousands of patented treatment technologies to utilities across the continent. In this conversation from WEFTEC, Joshua Cantone and Abigail Antolovich of SUEZ share how the company is focused on empowering utilities with advanced tools and know-how for smarter, more sustainable solutions. The episode explores SUEZ’s plan to partner with North American water systems and companies to accelerate adoption of technology through collaboration rather than competition. Cantone details the integration of digital and treatment technologies to reduce energy use and optimize plant performance, while Antolovich highlights a new go-to-market model that pairs SUEZ innovation with North America’s best integrators and engineers.SUEZ is the trusted partner for circular solutions in water and waste. Learn more at suez.com/enwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#SUEZ #WaterInnovation #WaterTechnology #SmartWater #Sustainability #WaterUtilities #DigitalWater #Infrastructure #WEFTEC #WaterLoop
Shimadzu Instruments Used In PFAS Research waterloop 2025-10-15 | Shimadzu is one of the leading manufacturers of analytical instruments in the world. Throughout its 150-year history, Shimadzu has been at the forefront of helping laboratories solve current and emerging analytical needs.This customer-focused philosophy is why Shimadzu is a leader in solutions for the analysis of PFAS.Shimadzu offers multiple instruments to support PFAS analysis. Shimadzu’s suite of robust LC-MS/MS solutions for the analysis of PFAS, including the new LCMS-8065XE, which achieves sub-ng/L detection limits for PFAS compounds in drinking water using direct injection, easily delivers the sensitivity, accuracy, and ruggedness needed by environmental laboratories. In addition to reliable, repeatable results, special data review software, method packages, and easy maintenance ensure maximum throughput and uptime.Shimadzu also offers a high-resolution Q-TOF LCMS for comprehensive non-targeted screening of PFAS, single quad LCMS for evaluating PFAS removal by novel treatments, monitoring remediation, or adding capability to detect emerging contaminants, and GCMS for the analysis of volatile and semi-volatile PFAS.As an added benefit, Shimadzu instruments are all controlled by LabSolutions software, a single software platform enabling faster, more efficient management of multiple types of instruments and data, simplifying workflows and allowing personnel to focus on science.For more information, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop
PFAS Pollution Comes from One Surprising Source You Never Knew waterloop 2025-10-15 | The biggest source of PFAS chemicals entering wastewater treatment plants isn’t industry — it’s what’s coming from our homes and offices. Peter Grevatt, CEO of The Water Research Foundation, explains that when you combine concentration and volume, domestic wastewater accounts for the greatest overall PFAS mass reaching treatment facilities. That is because of the presence of the chemicals in consumer products and household goods.This insight reshapes how we think about tackling the PFAS — starting at the source and understanding everyday contributions to contamination.Episode at bit.ly/PFASresearch2025This episode is sponsored by Shimadzu, the provider of a broad range of analytical instruments indispensable for research, development, and quality control in a variety of fields. Visit bit.ly/ShimadzuPFASwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #WaterResearch #WaterResearchFoundation #WRF #Waterloop #CleanWater #WaterQuality #WaterPollution #WaterContamination #Wastewater #WastewaterTreatment #DomesticWastewater #WaterUtilities #WaterScience #EnvironmentalScience #PublicHealth #WaterInnovation #WaterSolutions #WaterTechnology #WaterIndustry #PollutionPrevention #EnvironmentalProtection #Sustainability #ClimateAndWater #ScienceForWater #H2O #WaterIsLife #WaterPodcast #WaterEducation
Scientists Invest MILLIONS To Follow PFAS In Our Water waterloop 2025-10-13 | How do we measure, treat, and track PFAS across the water cycle? The Water Research Foundation is investing millions in more than 20 studies to find out — examining how these persistent chemicals move through drinking water, wastewater, and the environment. It’s a major step toward the science-based solutions needed to protect communities and strengthen public health, says Peter Grevatt of The Water Research Foundation.Episode at bit.ly/PFASresearch2025This episode is sponsored by Shimadzu, the provider of a broad range of analytical instruments indispensable for research, development, and quality control in a variety of fields. Visit bit.ly/ShimadzuPFASwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#PFAS #WaterResearchFoundation #WaterInnovation #PFASSolutions #CleanWater #WaterQuality #Wastewater #DrinkingWater #EnvironmentalScience #WaterUtilities #PublicHealth #ScienceForSolutions #waterloop
What Does Science Say About PFAS In Our Water? waterloop 2025-10-12 | PFAS remains one of water’s toughest and most urgent challenges — a class of thousands of persistent compounds still only partly understood but deeply embedded in modern life and the environment. In this episode, Peter Grevatt, CEO of The Water Research Foundation, discusses the state of PFAS research, including how science is closing critical knowledge gaps and revealing where the next breakthroughs may come.Grevatt explains how new “total PFAS” and precursor testing methods are helping researchers glimpse what lies beneath the surface — the larger iceberg of unmeasured chemicals. National studies led by WRF are also reshaping assumptions about where PFAS comes from, showing that domestic wastewater may contribute a greater overall mass than industrial sources. AI is beginning to aid detection, with early research into “fingerprinting” PFAS signatures from fire training sites, landfills, and other sources to help utilities identify where contamination originates.When it comes to solutions, Grevatt outlines a field in motion rather than finished answers. Granular activated carbon, ion exchange, and reverse osmosis remain reliable workhorses, but their limits—especially with short-chain PFAS—are driving studies on tailored treatment media and lower-cost destruction technologies. Grevatt also highlights growing research on PFAS in biosolids and the global search for safe management options, from land application to disposal. This episode is sponsored by Shimadzu. Visit bit.ly/ShimadzuPFASwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #WaterPollution #WaterQuality #CleanWater #WaterInnovation #WaterResearch #PFASSolutions #PFASRemoval #PFASTreatment #AIinWater #EnvironmentalScience #WaterTechnology #PFASDetection #PFASDestruction #WaterUtilities #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalEngineering #SustainableWater #ClimateResilience #WRF #PeterGrevatt #Shimadzu #TheWaterResearchFoundation #waterloop
How San Diego Changed Minds About Drinking Recycled Water waterloop 2025-10-10 | Not long ago, most San Diegans weren’t ready to drink recycled water. Today, the story couldn’t be more different.Through years of education, transparency, and outreach, Pure Water San Diego has transformed public perception — from just one-third support in the early 2000s to 76% approval in 2024, says Doug Campbell of the City of San Diego.That’s more than acceptance — it’s trust in innovation, proof that when people understand the science and see the benefits, they’ll embrace sustainable solutions for the future of water.Episode at bit.ly/CAreuseSanDiegoThe Golden State of Reuse is a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling across California.The series is a collaboration with WateReuse California and sponsored by CDM Smith.The series is also supported by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, Black & Veatch, and Monterey One Water.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#PureWaterSanDiego #GoldenStateOfReuse #Waterloop #WaterReuse #RecycledWater #CleanWater #PublicTrust #WaterInnovation #Sustainability #WaterRecycling #DroughtResilience #ClimateAction #FutureOfWater #WaterSolutions #CaliforniaWater #CommunityImpact #WaterAcceptance #PublicEngagement
How Recycled Water Could Save San Diego waterloop 2025-10-09 | At the very end of California’s massive water delivery system, San Diego faces a simple truth — the water it depends on could run dry. That’s why Doug Campbell of the City of San Diego says the region is turning to recycled water as a locally controlled, sustainable solution. By capturing wastewater before it reaches the ocean and transforming it into a clean new supply, the city is reducing reliance on imported water and protecting its coastlines. It’s innovation born of necessity — and a blueprint for resilience.Episode at bit.ly/CAreuseSanDiegoThe Golden State of Reuse is a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling in California.The series is a collaboration with WateReuse California and sponsored by CDM Smith.The series is also supported by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, Black & Veatch, and Monterey One Water.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#GoldenStateOfReuse #Waterloop #SanDiegoWater #WaterReuse #RecycledWater #PureWaterSanDiego #WaterInnovation #Sustainability #WaterRecycling #DroughtResilience #CleanWater #ClimateAction #WaterTechnology #FutureOfWater #WaterSolutions #CaliforniaWater #WaterInfrastructure
Inside the Largest Infrastructure Project in San Diego’s History waterloop 2025-10-09 | The biggest infrastructure project in San Diego’s history is redefining what’s possible with water.Pure Water San Diego will divert 32 million gallons of wastewater a day from the Point Loma treatment plant and turn it into purified drinking water — producing up to 83 million gallons daily once fully built, enough to supply nearly half of the city’s water, says Doug Campbell of the City of San Diego. It’s a bold example of how innovation and investment can secure a sustainable, drought-proof future for millions.Episode at bit.ly/CAreuseSanDiegoThe Golden State of Reuse is a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling in California.The series is a collaboration with WateReuse California and sponsored by CDM Smith.The series is also supported by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, Black & Veatch, and Monterey One Water.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#PureWaterSanDiego #GoldenStateOfReuse #Waterloop #SanDiegoWater #WaterReuse #RecycledWater #CleanWater #WaterInnovation #Sustainability #DroughtResilience #ClimateAction #WaterRecycling #WaterInfrastructure #FutureOfWater #WaterTechnology #WaterSolutions #CaliforniaWater #UseWaterAgain #PublicWorks #OneWater
Why Water Laws Fail — And How We Can Fix Them waterloop 2025-10-07 | When it comes to water, our laws often fall short — not because of neglect, but because they’re built on compromise. Luke Wilson says that every law is a negotiation, and too often, the environment loses in that deal.As Deputy Director of the Center for Water Security and Cooperation, Luke Wilson is working to change that by improving water governance and helping legislators understand what’s truly at stake. His organization equips policymakers — and the utilities that serve the public — with the knowledge and tools to advocate for stronger protections and smarter laws.From advancing data transparency to empowering communities with access to information, Wilson’s mission is clear: create a legal foundation that supports lasting water security.“Until lawmakers are fully educated about water issues, we’ll keep negotiating away the protections our environment needs,” says Wilson.Content from the 2025 One Water Summit. The Center for Water Security and Cooperation is a partner at the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop
From Wastewater to Wonder: How Santee Lakes Became a California Reuse Success Story waterloop 2025-10-06 | What started as a bold experiment in the 1950s turned into one of California’s most inspiring examples of water reuse. Santee Lakes in San Diego transformed treated wastewater into a thriving community asset — 200 acres of preserved land that now welcomes 800,000 visitors a year for fishing, camping, and recreation. It’s proof that with vision and innovation, yesterday’s waste can become tomorrow’s wonder. Kyle Swanson of the Padre Dam Municipal Water District shares how it all began.Episode at bit.ly/CAreuseSanDiegoThe Golden State of Reuse is a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling in California.The series is a collaboration with WateReuse California and sponsored by CDM Smith.The series is also supported by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, Black & Veatch, and Monterey One Water.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#GoldenStateOfReuse #Waterloop #SanDiegoWater #SanteeLakes #WaterReuse #RecycledWater #CleanWater #WaterInnovation #Sustainability #DroughtResilience #WaterRecycling #ClimateAction #CommunityImpact #CaliforniaWater #FutureOfWater #WaterSolutions #EnvironmentalSuccess #PadreDam #WaterTechnology #CircularEconomy
How San Diego Is Building a Recycled Water Future | The Golden State of Reuse waterloop 2025-10-06 | San Diego is proving that the future of water is recycled. This episode visits Santee Lakes—one of California’s earliest examples of water reuse—with Kyle Swanson of Padre Dam Municipal Water District, who explains how a 1960s experiment turned wastewater into a beloved community asset and a model for the world. The story then moves to the North City Water Reclamation Plant, where Doug Campbell from the City of San Diego shares how decades of innovation paved the way for Pure Water San Diego—one of the nation’s largest and most ambitious water recycling efforts. When complete, Pure Water will provide half of the city’s drinking water through a five-step purification process that turns wastewater into a safe, sustainable, and drought-proof resource. This episode is part of The Golden State of Reuse, a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling across California, showcasing the people and projects redefining how water is used again and again. Visit bit.ly/ReuseCAseriesThe series is a collaboration with WateReuse California and the lead sponsor is CDM Smith: cdmsmith.com/reuseThe series is also supported by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, Black & Veatch, and Monterey One Water.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop0:00 San Diego’s Future Drinking Water 1:15 What Is Water Recycling and Why It Matters 2:45 The Origins of Reuse at Santee Lakes 4:30 Kyle Swanson on How a 1950s Idea Became a Model for the World 6:40 Turning Wastewater into a Community Asset 8:25 The Power of Local Water in a Dry Region 10:05 North City Water Reclamation Plant: Pioneering Modern Reuse 11:40 Doug Campbell on Building San Diego’s One Water Future 13:20 How Recycled Water Is Cleaned and Used 15:10 The Economics of Recycled Water 17:00 Pure Water San Diego: Turning Wastewater into Drinking Water 19:00 Inside the Advanced Purification Process 22:10 Five Steps to Purified Water 24:10 Public Trust and the Shift in Acceptance 26:00 California’s Leadership in Water Recycling 26:50 Closing Thoughts and Series Overview#WaterReuse #PureWaterSanDiego #WaterRecycling #CaliforniaWater #SanDiegoWater #SustainableWater #WaterInnovation #WaterSolutions #OneWater #CleanWater #WaterTechnology #ClimateResilience #WaterSustainability #GoldenStateOfReuse #Waterloop
The Hidden Water Crisis in the US waterloop 2025-09-30 | Water challenges aren’t just global — they’re happening in under-resourced communities across the U.S. too. For Brooke Poppe the solution starts with local partnerships and pro bono engineering.As a Program Engineer with Engineers Without Borders USA, Poppe manages the Community Engineering Corps, connecting communities with technical expertise they wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford. From cost estimates to preliminary designs, these services open doors to funding and make critical water and wastewater improvements possible.But it’s about more than pipes and permits. By pairing engineers with communities, Poppe helps create solutions that are equitable, sustainable, and built to last. And she’s calling on donors, volunteers, and partners to join in closing the water access gap — one community at a time.“All people deserve access to basic water and sanitation, not just people who can afford it," says Poppe.Content from the 2025 One Water Summit. Engineers Without Borders USA is a partner at the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#WaterAccess #EngineersWithoutBorders #CommunityEngineering #WaterSolutions #Waterloop #InfrastructureEquity #ProBonoEngineering #WaterSector #SustainableSolutions #CleanWaterForAll #OneWater #H2OIntro
Meet The Hydro20! Wavemakers For Water Sustainability waterloop 2025-09-28 | Introducing the Hydro20, a group of twenty individuals celebrated for driving change, disrupting norms, and doing good for water sustainability across the United States.The Hydro20 is an initiative of waterloop, a nonprofit news outlet, and was announced during Climate Week NYC at the Rethinking Water conference hosted by Columbia University. The inaugural Hydro20 Honorees:💧 Jorge Richardson – Founder, HOPE Hydration (Access)💧 Richard Diaz – Infrastructure Field Manager, BlueGreen Alliance (Advocacy)💧 Seth Watkins – Farmer, Pinkhook Farm (Agriculture)💧 Britton Smith – Lead Singer, Britton and the Sting (Arts)💧 Dan Tudesco – Associate Director of Community Water Systems, Brita (Business)💧 Teal Lehto – Western Water Girl (Communications)💧 Jerry Holden – Director – Southern Region, Ducks Unlimited (Conservation)💧 Dana Okano – Director, Hawaii Environmental Finance Center (Finance)💧 Tom Gamble – Owner & Operator, Gamble Estates (Food & Beverage)💧 Shanna Yazzie – Manager, Safety & Compliance, DigDeep (Frontlines)💧 Rachel Brown – Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of the Interior (Government)💧 Lorelei Cloud – Vice Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council (Indigenous)💧 Alaina Harkness – CEO, Current (Innovation)💧 Carletta Davis – President, We Matter Community Association (Justice)💧 Manny Teodoro – Professor of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin–Madison (Policy)💧 Raha Hakimdavar – CEO, Zyon Space; Professor, Georgetown University (Science)💧 Omar Mitchell – VP of Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth Initiatives, National Hockey League (Sports)💧 Greg Newbloom – Founder & CEO, Membrion (Technology)💧 Aaron Tartakovsky – CEO, Epic Cleantec (Treatment)💧 Aaron Kirkland – Superintendent, Green Stormwater Operations, Philadelphia Water Department (Utility)The initiative is presented in partnership with Sciens Water and sponsored by the Environmental Defense Fund, Antea Group, and Human Capital Solutions.Watch the Hydro20 announcement video and explore individual honoree profiles and videos at www.hydro20.org.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #WaterSustainability #WaterSolutions #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #ResilientCommunities #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterReuse #RegenerativeAgriculture #WaterInnovation #WaterTechnology #WaterPolicy #CleanWater #CircularEconomy #Conservation #IndigenousWaterRights #GreenInfrastructure #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateWeekNYC #Wavemakers #WaterLeadership #PublicHealth #EquityInWater #waterloop
Dr. Raha Hakimdavar: Advancing Space-Based Hydrology for Water Sustainability | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Dr. Raha Hakimdavar, currently a leader at Zyon Space and Georgetown University, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for her pioneering work in space-based hydrology. Previously, through her roles at NASA and the U.S. Forest Service, she advanced satellite technology, data analysis, and science-based decision-making to promote water sustainability. While at these agencies, she collaborated across the federal government with institutions like the USGS, Department of the Interior, USDA, Department of State, and Army Corps of Engineers, breaking down silos to address complex water challenges.Hakimdavar’s passion for satellite-based solutions grew during her PhD research in the Caribbean, where she faced watersheds with minimal data. Satellites, unbound by political boundaries, provided critical insights for hydrological modeling and decision-making. Her approach integrated space-based data with community input to fill information gaps, enhancing water management and engineering solutions.Now at Zyon Space and Georgetown University, Hakimdavar leads efforts to leverage Earth observation and AI for real-time water monitoring and climate risk assessments, enabling proactive forecasting of floods, droughts, and water scarcity. Her philosophy centers on science that serves people, prioritizing impactful research driven by on-the-ground needs and stakeholder engagement to support science-based decision-making.Dr. Raha Hakimdavar’s transformative contributions to water sustainability through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative technology have earned her a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #RahaHakimdavar #ZyonSpace #GeorgetownUniversity #SpaceHydrology #EarthObservation #WaterSustainability #NASA #USForestService #SatelliteData #WaterInnovation #ClimateRisk #FloodForecasting #DroughtResilience #AIForWater #CleanWater #Waterloop #WaterSolutions #SustainableCommunities
Jorge Richardson: Reinventing Public Water Access and Fighting Plastic Waste | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Jorge Richardson, Founder and CEO of Hope Hydration, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his innovative work in advancing public access to clean drinking water and reducing plastic pollution. Recognizing the outdated infrastructure of scarce and untrusted water fountains, coupled with widespread reliance on single-use plastics, Richardson developed a sustainable, ad-funded model to deliver free, clean water. His approach combines modern design, trusted filtration systems, and education to rebuild public confidence in water fountains.Hope Hydration installs and maintains water stations at no cost to host locations, with all expenses covered by brand and advertiser partnerships. A small percentage of ad revenue is shared with hosts as a thank-you, ensuring long-term sustainability without reliance on grants or donations. Equipped with sensors, the stations track usage metrics, accessible via an app, allowing real-time monitoring of refills by city, state, venue, or partner. This model has enabled a growing presence at high-profile events and locations, amplifying access to clean water.From its first permanent installation in Times Square, Hope Hydration has expanded to states like California, Texas, and Florida, with notable installations in all terminals of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport. By emphasizing both environmental and health benefits, Richardson encourages people to move away from single-use plastics, highlighting their long-term harm to the planet and immediate health risks. His work is reshaping global drinking water infrastructure to be accessible, sustainable, and trusted.Jorge Richardson’s innovative leadership in water access and plastic waste reduction has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #JorgeRichardson #HopeHydration #CleanWater #PlasticFree #WaterAccess #WaterInnovation #PublicHealth #SustainableSolutions #SmartCities #WaterFountains #ReducePlasticWaste #CircularEconomy #WaterTechnology #EnvironmentalJustice #SustainableCommunities #Waterloop #WaterSolutions #WaterSustainability #ClimateAction
Jerry Holden: Leading Wetland Restoration and Water Conservation Across the South | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Jerry Holden Jr., Director of the Southern Region for Ducks Unlimited, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his leadership in wetland restoration and land conservation across the southern U.S., from New Mexico to the Chesapeake Bay. Overseeing the Central, Mississippi, and Atlantic flyways, Holden leads a diverse team of engineers, biologists, lawyers, surveyors, and accountants at Ducks Unlimited, one of the largest land trusts in the U.S., to protect and restore wetlands critical for water sustainability, aquifer recharge, flood mitigation, drinking water benefits, and climate resilience.Recognizing the alarming loss of wetlands due to development, Holden drives both large-scale engineering projects and acre-by-acre restoration efforts, including coastal engineering for sea level rise and resilience. His hands-on approach involves “hard and sweaty” work to deliver tangible conservation outcomes. Under his leadership, Ducks Unlimited has achieved record-breaking results, conserving over a million acres annually across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.Holden’s transformative initiatives include investing $15 million annually in Louisiana’s wetlands, restoring 79,000 acres after the Deepwater Horizon spill, launching the Rice Stewardship Partnership for sustainable farming, establishing Flyway Forest to improve water quality, and expanding wetland restoration to support the Ogallala Aquifer. The immediate return of wildlife to restored wetlands underscores the impact of his work, providing both ecological and community benefits.Jerry Holden Jr.’s dedication to wetland conservation and sustainable water management has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #JerryHoldenJr #DucksUnlimited #WetlandRestoration #WaterConservation #ClimateResilience #FloodMitigation #AquiferRecharge #SustainableWater #WaterSustainability #LandConservation #CoastalResilience #OgallalaAquifer #RiceStewardship #ConservationLeadership #WaterSolutions #Waterloop #SustainableCommunities
Rachel Brown: Expanding Tribal Water Rights and Access Across the U.S. | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Rachel Brown, former Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of the Interior, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for her dedication to improving water access for tribal communities and the Native Hawaiian community. Her work supported the Department’s treaty and trust responsibilities, fostering collaboration across bureaus like the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Reclamation to address issues such as fish passage and equitable water access.Brown addressed historical inequities in water allocation from the 1920s, when tribal water rights were overlooked, leading to over-appropriated western river systems. She played a key role in securing legal settlements and oversaw $3 billion in tribal water infrastructure investments that supported tribal health and economic development. Working with Bureau of Reclamation engineers and USGS groundwater scientists, she facilitated technical studies that designed infrastructure meeting both tribal and non-tribal needs, notably contributing to the Aamodt settlement in New Mexico, which resolved nearly 70 years of litigation.Beyond water rights, Brown supported fish restoration in Alaska by connecting tribes with philanthropy and incorporating traditional ecological knowledge to restore salmon runs and improve river habitats.Brown’s commitment to community engagement and collaboration with Interior colleagues resolved longstanding disputes, leaving a legacy of equitable water access and environmental stewardship.Her leadership in tribal water advocacy earned her a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #RachelBrown #TribalWaterRights #NativeHawaiian #WaterEquity #CleanWater #PublicHealth #USDepartmentOfInterior #WaterJustice #WaterAccess #WaterInfrastructure #TribalCommunities #SalmonRestoration #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #EnvironmentalJustice #Waterloop #WaterSolutions #SustainableCommunities #EquityInAction #WaterSustainability
Tom Gamble: Driving Sustainable Winemaking and Water Innovation in Napa Valley | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Tom Gamble, a third-generation farmer and first-generation grape grower at Gamble Estates, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his pioneering efforts in water conservation within Napa Valley’s wine industry. At Gamble Estates, where all grapes are grown and bottled in-house, a healthy watershed is imperative for producing high-quality wine. Recognizing the inefficiencies of traditional winemaking, such as flood irrigation and high water demands, Gamble transformed his vineyard’s practices to protect groundwater reserves and the Napa Valley ecosystem.Gamble Estates employs AI-driven technology and regenerative farming to optimize water use, including soil sensors, autonomous tractors, and remote monitoring systems to track soil moisture and vine health in real time. Practices like dry farming, permanent cover crops, and minimal irrigation reduce evapotranspiration, while the winery achieves 100% water recycling through a biodigester, processing wastewater to irrigation-quality standards.Beyond his vineyard, Gamble led a sales tax initiative to fund soft engineering of the Napa River, sacrificing vineyard land to restore the ecosystem. This effort brought back beavers, otters, and two consecutive years of strong salmon runs, proving the practical value of prioritizing sustainability. His innovations have set a new standard for sustainable winemaking and watershed health.Tom Gamble’s leadership in innovative technology and environmental stewardship has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #TomGamble #GambleEstates #NapaValley #SustainableWine #CleanWater #WaterConservation #RegenerativeAgriculture #AIInFarming #WaterInnovation #GroundwaterProtection #Biodigester #WaterRecycling #WatershedHealth #SustainableFarming #ClimateResilience #Waterloop #WaterSolutions #SustainableCommunities
Lorelei Cloud: Championing Tribal Water Rights and Sustainable Management | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Lorelei Cloud, a member of the Southern Ute Tribe, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for her trailblazing leadership in water rights and sustainable water management. Rising from a community without reliable water access, Cloud became a powerful advocate for tribal sovereignty and Indigenous voices in water governance. As Vice Chairman of the Southern Ute Tribal Council, she leveraged her role to champion tribal water rights, emphasizing the need for tribes to have a stronger, unified voice in advocating for their needs without accepting imposed solutions.Cloud’s influence grew rapidly as she engaged in high-level water discussions, including representing the Southern Ute Tribe at the Colorado River Water Users Association conference and taking on the chairmanship of the Ten Tribes Partnership, a coalition of ten tribes in the Colorado River Basin. Her ability to navigate complex water policy and terminology allowed her to advocate effectively for tribal interests.In a historic milestone, Cloud became the first Indigenous person to serve on the Colorado Water Conservation Board, later ascending to its chairmanship. In this role, she drives decisions that benefit not only tribal communities but all of Colorado, integrating Indigenous knowledge into water management practices. As a board member for The Nature Conservancy in Colorado, Cloud champions sustainable practices, emphasizing collaboration with Native communities and incorporating Indigenous knowledge and spirituality to reconnect human and natural systems.Lorelei Cloud’s dedication to amplifying Indigenous voices and advancing sustainable water practices has earned her a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #LoreleiCloud #SouthernUteTribe #TribalWaterRights #ColoradoRiver #IndigenousLeadership #WaterEquity #CleanWater #SustainableWater #WaterGovernance #TenTribesPartnership #ColoradoWater #WaterSustainability #TheNatureConservancy #WaterJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterSolutions #Waterloop #SustainableCommunities
Greg Newbloom: Transforming Industrial Wastewater with Membrane Technology | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Greg Newbloom, Founder and CEO of Membrion, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his pioneering work in transforming industrial wastewater treatment through advanced membrane technology. Recognizing the limitations of traditional polymeric membranes, which are delicate and struggle with hazardous waste streams, Newbloom developed breakthrough electro-ceramic desalination membranes. These durable ceramic membranes, with pores small enough to desalinate water, enable effective treatment of complex industrial wastewater, overcoming challenges that previously restricted their use in harsh environments.Membrion’s technology is revolutionizing wastewater management, particularly in industries like semiconductor manufacturing, where it treats electro-deposition wastewater containing valuable minerals such as copper, nickel, silver, and rare earth elements. By enabling onsite treatment, Membrion eliminates the need for trucking hazardous wastewater hundreds of miles for incineration and landfill disposal, significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, the technology recovers both reusable water and critical minerals, promoting circularity by returning these resources to the value chain.Newbloom’s innovative approach not only enhances sustainability by reducing chemical use in water treatment but also supports resource recovery, making industrial processes more environmentally and economically viable. His leadership in deploying these solutions is setting a new standard for wastewater management.Greg Newbloom’s transformative contributions to sustainable water treatment and resource recovery have earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #GregNewbloom #Membrion #WastewaterTreatment #IndustrialWater #WaterInnovation #CircularEconomy #ResourceRecovery #MembraneTechnology #WaterRecycling #SemiconductorIndustry #CriticalMinerals #SustainableWater #CleanWater #WaterSustainability #ClimateAction #Waterloop #WaterSolutions #SustainableCommunities
Britton Smith: Using Music to Inspire Water Awareness and Sustainability | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Britton Smith, Founder of the funk band Britton and The Sting, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for using music to raise awareness about water’s fundamental role in life and on the planet. Inspired by a commission to write for an amphitheater on the water, Smith recognized that water’s deeper significance is often overlooked as a mere necessity. His transformative response was Mama, a theatrical show featuring 16 songs designed to foster a meaningful relationship with water, encouraging audiences to see it as a living element.Through Mama and a World Water Day event in New York, Smith combines music, storytelling, and dialogue, hosting panels with scientists, advocates, and water leaders to spark conversation. His work inspires awe, using stories—like that of the first single drop of water to fall on Earth—to make water’s importance unforgettable. By engaging audiences emotionally, he encourages them to rethink water and support sustainability efforts.Smith’s performances create a direct impact, with audiences visibly moved to reconsider their connection to water, fostering new collaborations with water professionals. His innovative approach to blending art and advocacy is reshaping how communities engage with water sustainability.Britton Smith’s creative leadership in using music to drive water awareness has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #BrittonSmith #BrittonAndTheSting #MamaShow #WorldWaterDay #WaterAwareness #WaterAndMusic #ArtForChange #MusicForThePlanet #SustainabilityThroughArt #WaterIsLife #CleanWater #WaterAdvocacy #WaterStorytelling #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterSustainability #WaterSolutions #Waterloop #SustainableCommunities
Omar Mitchell: Leading Water Sustainability in the National Hockey League | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Omar Mitchell, Vice President of Industry Growth and Sustainability for the National Hockey League (NHL), is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his leadership in advancing water stewardship within the hockey industry. Under his tenure, the NHL has advanced innovative practices, such as those seen with the Seattle Kraken, who play in one of the world’s most environmentally sustainable arenas. This facility features the "greenest ice," created using rainwater collected from the arena’s roof and stored in giant cisterns, significantly reducing reliance on external water sources.Mitchell’s efforts include minimizing water use to create ice sheets, averaging 12,000 to 15,000 gallons per sheet, and employing minimal resurfacing to maintain NHL standards. Across NHL arenas, water management includes purifying ice shavings before disposal to prevent contamination of waste streams, ensuring responsible water handling.In partnership with Zamboni, Mitchell has championed technological advancements in ice maintenance, utilizing computer systems to spray water efficiently and create precise ice sheets with minimal energy and water use. Additionally, the NHL Venue Metrics platform, powered by SAP, tracks league-wide data to provide insights into venue operations, enabling franchises to share best practices for reducing water usage and emissions.Omar Mitchell’s commitment to sustainable water practices and innovative technology in the NHL has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #OmarMitchell #NHL #SustainableSports #GreenestIce #SeattleKraken #WaterInnovation #WaterStewardship #IceHockey #SportsSustainability #ArenaSustainability #WaterConservation #Zamboni #SAP #VenueMetrics #ClimateAction #Waterloop #WaterSolutions #SustainableCommunities
Shanna Yazzie: Bringing Running Water to Navajo Nation Homes | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Shanna Yazzie, Safety and Compliance Manager for DigDeep’s Right to Water Project, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for her leadership in bringing running water to homes across the Navajo Nation, where one in three households lacks access to running water. Growing up in a Navajo family that relied on hauled water, wash basins, and strict conservation practices, Yazzie learned early the cultural importance of not wasting water. It wasn’t until her family ran out of water that she fully understood the challenges many Navajo households face.Yazzie led teams to deliver water systems to some of the most remote homes in the Navajo Nation, where traditional infrastructure is often unavailable. Understanding the deep traditional, cultural, and spiritual connections families have to their land, she and her team built trust by clearly explaining each step of the installation process. Using visuals, they demonstrated how 1,200-gallon cisterns, water pumps, and solar-powered systems would be installed, helping families envision the transformation. These efforts brought life-changing access to water, creating memorable moments for homeowners and children witnessing new systems in their communities.In her current role, Yazzie ensures that every project meets the highest standards of worker and community safety, prioritizing comprehensive training for employees working in rural areas. Her work not only transforms lives by providing reliable water access but also strengthens cultural and spiritual connections to the land. The joy of seeing families turn on a faucet for the first time remains a career highlight for Yazzie.Shanna Yazzie’s dedication to equitable water access and community-focused solutions has earned her a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #ShannaYazzie #DigDeep #RightToWater #NavajoNation #WaterEquity #WaterAccess #CleanWater #CommunitySolutions #WaterJustice #WaterSustainability #IndigenousLeadership #WaterInnovation #EnvironmentalJustice #Waterloop #SustainableCommunities #WaterSolutions
Carletta Davis: Fighting for Water Justice and Community Empowerment in Alabama | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Carletta Davis, President of the We Matter Community Association, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for exposing the failing water system in Prichard, Alabama, and leading a fight for environmental justice. Facing a crumbling water infrastructure that loses 66% of its supply to leaks and spills millions of gallons of sewage into streets and yards during rain, Davis galvanized her community to demand accountability. Her leadership transformed town hall meetings into powerful gatherings, drawing 700–800 residents.When a chemical spill further threatened Prichard’s groundwater, Davis rejected divisive private settlements and nondisclosure agreements, choosing instead to unite her community. As a lead litigant, she refused payouts to focus on collective action, organically rising to leadership due to her outspoken advocacy. This experience turned her into an environmental justice leader by necessity, not choice. In the end, she was able to hold a multi-billion-dollar company accountable, securing millions in remediation efforts to clean contaminated groundwater. Davis and her organization pursued certifications, including as health workers, and trained through the Water Justice Institute to better protect the community.Now running for mayor, Davis aims to leverage her platform to secure federal and state funding to repair Prichard’s water infrastructure, prioritizing this critical issue. Her relentless fight for clean water and community empowerment continues to inspire change.Carletta Davis’s transformative leadership in water justice and community advocacy has earned her a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #CarlettaDavis #WeMatterCommunityAssociation #PrichardAlabama #WaterJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityLeadership #WaterInfrastructure #CleanWater #WaterEquity #GroundwaterProtection #SewagePollution #WaterCrisis #CommunityEmpowerment #WaterSolutions #Waterloop #SustainableCommunities
Dan Tudesco: Fighting Lead in Drinking Water Through Community Partnerships | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Dan Tudesco, leader of Brita’s dedicated lead reduction initiative, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his work partnering with over 320 communities across the U.S. to combat lead contamination in drinking water. By collaborating with water utilities, Tudesco ensures pitcher filters are provided to residents during the critical transition period after lead service line replacements, addressing the ongoing risk of lead contamination and transforming moments of uncertainty into safety and support.Tudesco’s efforts have been pivotal in cities like Pittsburgh, an early leader in tackling its lead pipe crisis. A decade ago, following a lead excedence issue, Pittsburgh began distributing filters even before establishing a formal program, a step that rebuilt community trust. Tudesco’s partnership with the city has supported its aggressive lead service line replacement program, ensuring every resident receives a pitcher filter post-replacement to maintain safe drinking water.To meet municipal needs, Tudesco works with cities to supply the lead-reducing Brita Elite filters to impacted communities, enabling rapid response to urgent demands. Inspired by the tireless work of utility leaders and professionals, he admires the complex labor, materials, and planning involved in lead service line replacements, driving his commitment to support their efforts.Dan Tudesco’s leadership in providing accessible filtration solutions and fostering community partnerships has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #DanTedesco #Brita #LeadFreeWater #CleanWater #WaterSafety #LeadServiceLines #WaterSolutions #PublicHealth #WaterEquity #SafeDrinkingWater #WaterUtilities #WaterInfrastructure #CommunityPartnerships #WaterInnovation #EnvironmentalJustice #Waterloop #SustainableCommunities #WaterSustainability
Manny Teodoro: Tackling Water Affordability and Rebuilding Public Trust | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Manny Teodoro, Professor at the University of Wisconsin, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his impactful work in addressing water affordability and public trust in water systems. Focusing on the growing crisis of water affordability, Teodoro examines the challenges faced by low-income households as water and sewer costs rise amid increasing income inequality in the United States. His research emphasizes sustainable, equitable, and affordable water systems.Teodoro’s book, The Profits of Distrust, explores the connection between the rise of the bottled water industry and declining public trust in government and tap water safety over the past 25 years. He argues these trends are linked, reflecting public skepticism about water quality. To make this research accessible, Teodoro condensed the 300-page academic text into an eight-page comic book, effectively communicating the relationship between drinking water and political beliefs to a broader audience.Challenging the inaccessibility of federally required Consumer Confidence Reports, Teodoro developed the Wisconsin Waterworks Excellence Project in 2021. This initiative assigns school-style report cards to all 572 regulated water systems in Wisconsin, translating complex water quality data into an easily understandable format. By using familiar grades like A, C, or F, Teodoro ensures the public can quickly grasp water system performance.Manny Teodoro’s innovative approaches to water affordability, public trust, and communication have earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #MannyTeodoro #UniversityOfWisconsin #WaterAffordability #PublicTrust #ProfitsOfDistrust #BottledWater #TapWater #WaterEquity #ConsumerConfidenceReports #WisconsinWaterworks #CleanWater #WaterPolicy #WaterSolutions #Waterloop #SustainableCommunities #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterSustainability
Seth Watkins: Regenerative Farming for Clean Water and Healthy Soil in Iowa | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Seth Watkins, operator of Pinhook Farm in southwest Iowa, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his leadership in regenerative farming and water sustainability. Committed to happy cows, clean water, and healthy soil at his family’s farm since the 1840s, Watkins addresses the depletion of Iowa’s topsoil—where two-thirds to 100% of the A horizon is lost—and nutrient runoff, with one-third of nitrogen leaching into waterways. His practices ensure a sustainable future for farming and Iowa’s ecosystems.At Pinhook Farm, Watkins employs regenerative techniques like rotational grazing, cover crops, prairie strips, terraces, buffer strips, and sediment control ponds to reduce nutrient runoff and protect waterways. These ponds capture sediment and nutrients, preventing stream pollution, though periodic dredging redistributes nutrients back to the farmland. By keeping livestock out of ponds and streams, Watkins ensures cleaner water, boosting calf productivity. His most significant step is a permanent agricultural land conservation easement, ensuring Pinhook remains a grass-covered forage farm, minimizing erosion and supporting wildlife and water quality.In 2024, Watkins and his daughter took a road trip along the Mississippi River to trace nutrient runoff and engage communities on water sustainability, emphasizing the importance of starting conservation at watershed headwaters. His work inspires farmers to adopt practices that rebuild landscapes and strengthen communities.Seth Watkins’ dedication to regenerative agriculture and water protection has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #SethWatkins #PinhookFarm #RegenerativeAgriculture #CleanWater #HealthySoil #WaterSustainability #IowaFarming #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #RotationalGrazing #CoverCrops #PrairieStrips #WaterQuality #NutrientRunoff #FarmConservation #EnvironmentalStewardship #SustainableCommunities #Waterloop #WaterSolutions
Alaina Harkness: Driving the Circular Water Economy in the Great Lakes | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Alaina Harkness, CEO of Current and leader of Great Lakes ReNEW, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for her transformative leadership in advancing circular water economy principles in the Great Lakes region, which holds 20% of the world’s fresh surface water. Recognizing the historical lack of careful stewardship, Harkness drives sustainable solutions to manage water scarcity risks, powering economic opportunities through water innovation. As a facilitator, she accelerates technologies to remove contaminants like PFAS and microplastics, recover critical minerals from industrial wastewater, and recycle wastewater, turning waste into wealth.Harkness spearheaded H2NOW Chicago, the first real-time water quality monitoring system for the Chicago and Calumet rivers. Using novel sensors, it provides daily data during the recreational season, accessible via mobile devices, to inform the public about river conditions.As leader of Great Lakes ReNEW, a $160 million, 10-year cooperative agreement backed by the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Program, Harkness unites over 80 partners across six states to advance water sustainability and workforce development. By fostering collaboration among innovation hubs in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Illinois, she drives the region’s “blue economy,” supporting industries that rely on or contribute to water management. Her vision positions water innovation as a cornerstone of economic and environmental progress.Alaina Harkness’s leadership in circular water economy initiatives and regional collaboration has earned her a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #AlainaHarkness #CurrentChicago #GreatLakesReNEW #CircularWaterEconomy #BlueEconomy #GreatLakes #WaterInnovation #PFAS #Microplastics #WaterRecycling #WaterSustainability #H2NOWChicago #CleanWater #WaterTechnology #EnvironmentalJustice #Waterloop #SustainableCommunities #WaterSolutions
Richard Diaz: Fighting for Lead-Free Water and Equity in Milwaukee | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Richard Diaz is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his advocacy for transforming water infrastructure to protect public health, create local jobs, and prioritize investment in marginalized communities. In cities like Milwaukee, where nearly 50% of Wisconsin’s lead service lines are concentrated yet receive only 10% of available funding, Diaz has championed efforts to accelerate lead line replacement and direct resources to areas with the greatest health risks, particularly low-income neighborhoods with median household incomes around or below $20,000.Diaz emphasizes building trust through community-based outreach, partnering with neighborhood associations rather than utilities to engage residents. This approach ensures that communities, often wary of utility interactions, receive support from familiar organizations providing year-round services. He supports a block-by-block strategy that targets disenfranchised areas with poor health outcomes, maximizing the impact of infrastructure upgrades.Recognizing the need for a larger, more diverse workforce, Diaz has supported initiatives to expand opportunities in skilled trades. In Milwaukee, he advocated for equity programs requiring contractors to allocate 40% of work hours to individuals from disadvantaged zip codes and include apprentices for roles like laborers, plumbers, and operating engineers. These efforts have notably diversified the talent pool, with many apprentices being women and people of color, creating sustainable career pathways.Richard Diaz’s model for lead service line replacement, combining community collaboration, equitable workforce development, and targeted investment, has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #RichardDiaz #WaterEquity #PublicHealth #LeadFreeWater #Milwaukee #InfrastructureJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityLeadership #WaterWorkforce #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #WaterInfrastructure #LeadServiceLine #CleanWater #WaterSolutions #SustainableCommunities #EquityInAction #Waterloop #WaterSustainability
Introducing Hydro20: A Celebration of People Advancing Water Sustainability Across the U.S. waterloop 2025-09-25 | Introducing the Hydro20, a group of twenty individuals celebrated for driving change, disrupting norms, and doing good for water sustainability across the U.S. This is the first-ever national recognition list dedicated to water, shining a spotlight on the people driving solutions and inspiring others to act. The initiative is presented in partnership with Sciens Water and sponsored by the Environmental Defense Fund, Antea Group, and Human Capital Solutions.The inaugural Hydro20 Honorees:Jorge Richardson, Founder, HOPE Hydration (Access)Redefining public water access with IoT-enabled refill stations that deliver free, purified water, reduce plastic waste, and feature advertising on digital screens for financial viability.Richard Diaz, Infrastructure Field Manager, BlueGreen Alliance (Advocacy)Advocates for policies to replace lead pipes, create well-paying local jobs, and ensure infrastructure investments protect public health and strengthen communities.Seth Watkins, Farmer, Pinkhook Farm (Agriculture)Transformed his Iowa farm through regenerative practices, pushed for smarter agricultural policies, and raised awareness of farming’s impacts on the Mississippi River.Britton Smith, Lead Singer, Britton and the Sting (Arts)Uses music to spark imaginations and conversations about water’s importance through his theatrical show Mama, which debuted on World Water Day.Dan Tudesco, Associate Director of Community Water Systems, Brita (Business)Leads partnerships with hundreds of cities to provide filters, ensuring clean water during lead service line replacements and reducing single-use plastic.Teal Lehto, Western Water Girl (Communications)Reaches 70,000 TikTok followers with bold content unpacking Western water issues, disrupting traditional media, and mobilizing a new generation of advocates.Jerry Holden, Director – Southern Region, Ducks Unlimited (Conservation)Has led large-scale land conservation and wetland restoration across the Southern U.S., securing funds for coastal resilience and agricultural sustainability.Dana Okano, Director, Hawaii Environmental Finance Center (Finance)Created the center to direct millions toward infrastructure for island communities, blending financial innovation with Indigenous knowledge and community-led management.Tom Gamble, Owner & Operator, Gamble Family Vineyards (Food & Beverage)Redefines winemaking in Napa Valley with app-driven irrigation, data analytics, autonomous tractors, and water recycling to protect the Napa River.Shanna Yazzie, Manager, Safety & Compliance, DigDeep (Frontlines)Led teams to bring running water to remote Navajo Nation homes, where one in three lack access, while ensuring safe project execution.Rachel Brown, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of the Interior (Government)Guided agency collaboration to direct billions into systems for Native communities, resolve Tribal water rights, and forge partnerships.Lorelei Cloud, Vice Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council (Indigenous)Advocated for the Southern Ute Tribe’s water rights, chaired the Ten Tribes Partnership for Colorado River management, and became the first Native American on Colorado’s Water Conservation Board.Alaina Harkness, CEO, Current (Innovation)Leads Great Lakes ReNEW, a $160 million initiative accelerating water technology and the circular economy, building on innovation in Chicago.Carletta Davis, President, We Matter Community Association (Justice)Exposed systemic infrastructure failures in Prichard, Alabama, mobilized residents, and secured federal intervention for safe sanitation and affordable water.Manny Teodoro, Professor of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin–Madison (Policy)Challenges water governance with data-driven research, including Wisconsin’s first water system report cards and a book on public distrust of tap water.Raha Hakimdavar, CEO, Zyon Space; Professor, Georgetown University (Science)Developed space-based hydrology at NASA, advanced watershed research, and now leads real-time water monitoring in the private sector.Omar Mitchell, VP of Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth Initiatives, National Hockey League (Sports)Drives sustainability by cutting arena consumption, deploying efficiency tools, and launching restoration efforts like Gallons for Goals.Greg Newbloom, Founder & CEO, Membrion (Technology)Transforms industrial wastewater treatment with breakthrough membrane technology that recovers water and critical minerals while reducing costs and emissions.Aaron Tartakovsky, CEO, Epic Cleantec (Treatment)Scales onsite water reuse, recycling up to 95% of building wastewater in projects like Salesforce Tower, while advancing supportive policies and outreach.Aaron Kirkland, Superintendent, Green Stormwater Operations, Philadelphia Water Department (Utility)Oversees green infrastructure maintenance and builds a workforce of community members seeking careers.#hydro20 #waterloop #watersolutions
Teal Lehto: Harnessing Social Media to Educate On Western Water Issues | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Teal Lehto, known as Western Water Girl, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for her innovative use of social media to educate and empower millions about water conservation and policy. After facing rejection from county commissioners for a position on the Southwest Basin Roundtable, which contributes to the Colorado Water Plan, Lehto turned to TikTok to create her own platform. Her content, which has garnered millions of views, breaks down complex issues like the Colorado River crisis into accessible, actionable information, fostering public empowerment and water security awareness.Lehto recognizes the power of social media, particularly for reaching young audiences, and challenges the dismissal of platforms like TikTok as vital tools for communication and civic engagement. One of her standout videos raised awareness about a Navajo Nation hospital unable to open due to a lack of running water—an issue that was later resolved, highlighting the impact of her advocacy.Encouraging others to leverage their smartphones as tools for change, Lehto inspires individuals to create content and advocate for sustainable water solutions. Her ability to engage and educate through social media has made her a powerful voice in shaping a sustainable water future.Teal Lehto’s innovative approach to water advocacy through digital platforms has earned her a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop
Aaron Kirkland: Building Green Infrastructure and Careers in Philadelphia | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Aaron Kirkland, Superintendent of the Philadelphia Water Department’s Green Stormwater Operations Unit, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his leadership in green stormwater infrastructure maintenance and inclusive workforce development. Recognizing that green stormwater systems, vital for managing flooding and ensuring environmental sustainability, were often neglected post-construction, Kirkland emphasized the importance of ongoing maintenance to preserve their effectiveness. He highlighted the risk of invasive weeds overtaking these systems, which could undermine significant investments if left unaddressed.Starting as an apprentice through the Philadelphia PowerCorps program, Kirkland overcame employment barriers to rise through the ranks. After completing a six-month program and a year-long apprenticeship with the Philadelphia Water Department, he began as an entry-level maintenance worker and eventually became a supervisor. In this role, he built strong relationships with workforce development partnerships and HR to strengthen the apprenticeship-to-career pipeline, creating opportunities for others from underserved communities.Kirkland’s leadership has transformed Philadelphia’s stormwater systems, particularly through the Green City, Clean Waters initiative, while fostering job creation and upward mobility. By maintaining and expanding green spaces in underserved neighborhoods, he has enhanced community environments and provided a model for other cities to learn from Philadelphia’s successes and challenges.Aaron Kirkland’s dedication to sustainable stormwater management and inclusive workforce development has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #AaronKirkland #PhiladelphiaWaterDepartment #GreenStormwater #GreenCityCleanWaters #StormwaterManagement #WaterInfrastructure #WorkforceDevelopment #InclusiveWorkforce #SustainableWater #UrbanResilience #CleanWater #EnvironmentalJustice #GreenInfrastructure #Waterloop #WaterSolutions #SustainableCommunities #ClimateAction
Dana Okano: Financing Water Sustainability and Building Hawaii’s Future Workforce | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Dana Okano, Program Director at the Hawaii Community Foundation, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for founding the Hawaii Environmental Finance Center and advancing water sustainability in rural Hawaiian communities. Facing the challenge of limited population bases to fund infrastructure, Okano established the Center to provide technical assistance to agencies and nonprofits, helping them secure federal funding for water projects. Her leadership has supported diverse initiatives, including upland watershed restoration for aquifer recharge, agricultural master planning for efficient water use, and expanding county wastewater recycling to supply water for hotels and golf courses.Okano’s work focuses on three key goals: recharging groundwater aquifers, conserving water in existing systems, and expanding water reuse and recycling. Drawing inspiration from Native Hawaiian practices that manage land and water as a holistic system—from mountain rainfall to groundwater and crop irrigation—she integrates these principles to maximize water efficiency before it reaches the ocean.Beyond infrastructure, Okano is committed to building the future water workforce. She partners with the University of Hawai'i to develop career pathways in water-related fields and collaborates with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network to recruit and place fellows in agencies facing water shortages, fostering the next generation of water professionals.Dana Okano’s innovative leadership in securing funding, promoting sustainable water practices, and investing in workforce development has earned her a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #DanaOkano #HawaiiCommunityFoundation #WaterSustainability #WaterReuse #GroundwaterRecharge #WastewaterRecycling #WaterConservation #CleanWater #NativeHawaiianKnowledge #WaterWorkforce #SustainableCommunities #WaterInnovation #WaterLeadership #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterSolutions #Waterloop #ClimateResilience #AquiferRecharge
Aaron Tartakovsky: Scaling Onsite Water Reuse for Urban Resilience | Hydro20 Honoree waterloop 2025-09-25 | Aaron Tartakovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Epic Cleantec, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for leading the onsite water reuse revolution, transforming urban resilience by scaling systems that significantly reduce water demand. Challenging outdated centralized water systems, Tartakovsky promotes decentralized recycling at the building scale, capable of reusing up to 95% of wastewater. His vision expands beyond basic applications like toilet flushing to include irrigation, cooling towers, and even laundry, drastically reducing reliance on municipal water supplies.Under Tartakovsky’s leadership, Epic Cleantec has implemented landmark projects, such as the 1550 Building in San Francisco, which recycles 7,500 gallons of graywater daily, totaling 2.5 million gallons annually, sparing a key California reservoir. Other notable projects include Salesforce Tower, home to the largest blackwater recycling system in the U.S., and the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, demonstrating that urban water reuse is both practical and scalable, even in high-end properties.Beyond technology, Tartakovsky advances public understanding of water reuse through initiatives like Epic’s OneWater Brew, a beer made from recycled graywater that sparked widespread conversation. He has also driven regulatory change, streamlining approvals for decentralized water reuse projects in multiple U.S. cities. By educating developers, architects, engineers, and contractors, Tartakovsky fosters a collaborative learning environment, enabling the construction industry to adopt innovative water reuse practices more readily.Aaron Tartakovsky’s visionary leadership in water recycling and urban sustainability has earned him a well-deserved place among the Hydro20 honorees.Hydro20 is an initiative of the waterloop nonprofit news outlet, in partnership with Sciens Water, and supported by the Antea Group, Environmental Defense Fund, and Human Capital Solutions.Sciens Water: scienswater.comAntea Group: us.anteagroup.com/HomeEnvironmental Defense Fund: edf.orgHuman Capital Solutions: humancs.comVisit hydro20.orgwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#Hydro20 #AaronTartakovsky #EpicCleantec #OnsiteReuse #WaterReuse #UrbanResilience #DecentralizedWater #BlackwaterRecycling #GraywaterReuse #OneWaterBrew #WaterInnovation #SustainableCities #CleanWater #WaterSustainability #Waterloop #WaterSolutions #SustainableCommunities #ClimateAction
The #1 Thing Holding Back Green Infrastructure Projects waterloop 2025-09-24 | How do we unlock the full value of green stormwater infrastructure? For Barbara Hopkins of the Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange, it starts with proving the impact and building the workforce to sustain it.As Executive Director of the Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange, Hopkins leads a cross-sector community driving equitable GSI implementation across the U.S. and Canada. Their new GSI Impact Hub, built with The Nature Conservancy and One Water Econ, helps professionals show decision-makers the economic co-benefits of projects — a key step in getting them approved.But approval is only the beginning. Hopkins is tackling the long-term challenge of maintenance by convening a task force to define career pathways, align skills with training programs, and open doors for unemployed and underemployed people in low-opportunity communities.“If we can do that, we’re going to marry two challenges — the critical problem of GSI maintenance and the need for good jobs,” says Hopkins.Content in collaboration with the US Water Alliance from the 2025 One Water Summit. waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#GreenInfrastructure #Stormwater #WaterWorkforce #WaterSolutions #Waterloop #H2OIntro #WaterSector #InfrastructureJobs #ClimateResilience #OneWater #WaterEquity #Sustainability
How Sacramento is Turning Wastewater into a Lifeline for Farms waterloop 2025-09-20 | Agriculture drives 80% of California’s water demand, which strains groundwater and surface water. Enter Harvest Water, a project of the Sacramento Area Sewer District that will deliver 16 billion gallons of recycled water every year to grow crops and irrigate pastures. This will reduce groundwater pumping and restore wetlands and tree corridors along the way. It’s proof that farming and water sustainability can thrive together.Content in collaboration with WateReuse California.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#HarvestWater #WaterReuse #Sacramento #CaliforniaWater #FarmSustainability #Livestock #PastureIrrigation #WaterInnovation #GroundwaterRecharge #RecycledWater #FutureOfFarming #Waterloop
What Is an Aquifer? Find Out With Us! waterloop 2025-09-18 | People know about rivers, lakes, and oceans — but what about aquifers?In the latest episode of Water Street Questions, we hit the streets to ask, “What is an aquifer?” and got a mix of puzzled looks, guesses about plants, and a few people who nailed it as “something about water underground.”Only one person really got it right: “like a natural underground reservoir of water.” It was a reminder that we can all do more education about groundwater and aquifers — a critical source of drinking water across the country.These conversations highlight why raising awareness matters and inspire curiosity about the invisible water systems that sustain us all.From the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#WaterCommunications #AMWA #WaterUtilities #WaterSolutions #SafeDrinkingWater #CleanWaterFuture #Waterloop #InfrastructureMatters #WaterSector #PublicHealth #WaterResilience #BehindTheScenes #WaterProfessionals #WaterAdvocacy
This Is Why Pittsburgh Believes in Safe Drinking Water Again waterloop 2025-09-18 | Pittsburgh’s lead line replacement success didn’t just come from digging — it came from dialogue. Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis of Women for a Healthy Environment says the utility earned trust by hosting workshops with community groups, creating a transparent and interactive website, and staying responsive to residents. The result? People now believe in the process — and in safe drinking water.Episode at bit.ly/PittsburghPipeswaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#LeadFreeWater #SafeDrinkingWater #WaterQuality #PittsburghWater #WaterSolutions #LeadPipeReplacement #CommunityTrust #Waterloop #PublicHealth #CleanWaterFuture #InfrastructureMatters #DrinkingWaterSafety #WaterUtility #SafeHomes #LeadFreeFuture
Water Workers Are Heroes Everyday! waterloop 2025-09-16 | We often only hear the bad news about water—contamination, main breaks, toxic tides—but there’s an entire workforce solving these challenges every single day.Meet Antoinette Barber, Director of Communications and Utility Management Programs at the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA). Representing the nation’s largest publicly owned drinking water utilities—serving over 160 million people—AMWA works to keep water safe, reliable, and resilient.Barber’s mission? Elevate success stories. From negotiations on the Colorado River to cybersecurity protections and storm preparedness, AMWA’s members aren’t chasing headlines—they’re chasing solutions that keep communities healthy. Through conferences, webinars, newsletters, and social media, Barber is putting water in a positive light and giving the public a reason to trust the system behind their faucets.“My job is to elevate those stories… from Honolulu and the great work they're doing there, to the heartland, to the South… all across the country.”Content in collaboration with the US Water Alliance from the 2025 One Water Summit.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#WaterCommunications #WaterSolutions #SafeDrinkingWater #AMWA #WaterUtilities #CleanWaterFuture #PublicHealth #WaterProfessionals #InfrastructureMatters #Waterloop #WaterSector #WaterResilience #BehindTheScenes #H2OIntro #WaterAdvocacy
How This Valve Keeps Your Drinking Water Safe waterloop 2025-09-12 | Every water tank across North America faces the same hidden challenge: stagnation. Without proper mixing, “hot spots” and “cold spots” form — breeding grounds for germs and disease.That's where engineering steps in. Innovative valves force water to enter tanks in a powerful mixing motion, creating a perfect blend and keeping drinking water safe and consistent, says Cal Hayes of Proco Products.Episode at bit.ly/CheckValvesFlowwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#WaterTankSafety #WaterSolutions #InfrastructureInnovation #MixingMatters #SafeDrinkingWater #Waterloop #PublicHealth #WaterQuality #EngineeringSolutions #CleanWaterFuture #ValveTechnology #WaterTreatment #H2OIntro
Top Engineer Reveals How to Protect Valves from Powerful Waves waterloop 2025-09-11 | Imagine rogue waves slamming into critical infrastructure — even military bases along the ocean. In Djibouti, the U.S. military faced that exact challenge: valves that risked being turned inside out by the force of the ocean. Valves need to be specially designed to survive those conditions and keep systems running, says Cal Hayes of Proco Products. Find the Inside Infrastructure episode at bit.ly/CheckValvesFlowLearn more at bit.ly/waterloopProcowaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#valves #waterinfrastructure #coastal #RogueWaves #ProcoProducts #WaterSolutions #EngineeringInnovation #InfrastructureMatters #waterloop
Is Biscayne Bay in Danger Right Now? waterloop 2025-09-10 | Biscayne Bay is Miami’s sparkling centerpiece — but beneath the surface, it’s on life support. Pollution from stormwater runoff, sewage leaks, and thousands of septic tanks has devastated seagrass, leaving an area the size of 18,000 football fields barren. Without seagrass, manatees, dolphins, and fish disappear too.That’s why Miami-Dade County launched the Biscayne Bay Task Force, tackling the crisis with bold solutions: converting homes off septic systems, cracking down on discharges, installing water-quality buoys, and building living shorelines of mangroves to fight erosion and filter pollution. Public awareness campaigns and boating restrictions are also part of the push to revive the bay.The health of Miami depends on the health of Biscayne Bay. More than an environmental issue, it’s a cultural and economic lifeline — and a global test case for how coastal communities can adapt in a warming world. waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#BiscayneBay #MiamiWater #SeagrassRestoration #LivingShorelines #ClimateResilience #CoastalCommunities #WaterSolutions #EcoRestoration #SustainableMiami #Waterloop #OceanHealth #ResilientCities #SaveTheBay
Top Valve Expert Reveals 3 Key Benefits of Procos Maintenance-Free Valves waterloop 2025-09-10 | Proco Products is the leading manufacturer of rubber check valves. These fully passive devices require no maintenance, no outside power, or manual assistance to operate. Proco’s rubber check valves are ultra-quiet, won’t warp or freeze, and are designed to prevent standing water while eliminating trapped solids. They’re perfect for water and wastewater, pulp and paper, mining, and stormwater applications like sewage treatment plants and outfalls.Proco Products offers options to fit every scenario, like the Series 700 ProFlex™ rubber duckbill check valves, a cost-effective solution for controlling back pressures in sewage and tidal operations. Or the ProFlex™ 710TT, engineered for 100% mixing in potable water and sewage systems, ensuring less downtime and lower costs. For powerful performance, the ProFlex™ 730 CBD Coarse Bubble Diffuser delivers bubbles strong enough to carry sewage effluent to the surface.Visit procoproducts.comwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop
How Tucson Partnerships Harvest Rain to Beat Climate Heat waterloop 2025-09-10 | Utilities and community-based organizations are teaming up to ensure safe, affordable drinking water and thriving waterways, achieving far more together than alone—as highlighted in the Building Blocks of Trust project, which spotlights nine inspiring collaborations. Take Tucson Water and the Sonora Environmental Research Institute: by joining forces, they've expanded access to rainwater cistern programs, empowering residents to harvest water for tree-planting that combats urban heat and boosts climate resilience. Through targeted outreach, more Tucson families now tap into these tools, turning everyday homes into fortresses against extreme weather. “Our utilities and community organizations that are working together in partnership to be able to address those challenges, and they're able to achieve more by working together than if they were working separately,” shares Ingle. Content in collaboration with the US Water Alliance from the 2025 One Water Summit.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#WaterPartnerships #ClimateResilience #RainwaterHarvesting #TucsonWater #SonoraEnvironmentalResearch #BuildingBlocksOfTrust #RiverNetwork #WaterNowAlliance #SustainableWater #CommunityWaterSolutions #ClimateAction #WaterSecurity #UrbanResilience #EcoInnovation #GreenCommunities
How A Simple Valve Can Safeguard Our Water Systems waterloop 2025-09-09 | When water flows down a drain, no one want it it coming back up. That’s where check valves quietly protect communities—keeping sewage, stormwater, and drinking water systems flowing in the right direction. Cal Hayes of Proco Products explains how these unseen safeguards are essential across water infrastructure.Episode at bit.ly/CheckValvesFlowwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#CheckValves #WaterInfrastructure #SewageSolutions #StormwaterManagement #DrinkingWaterSafety #EngineeringSolutions #Waterloop #WaterTechnology #SustainableInfrastructure #CommunityResilience #waterloop
Inside Infrastructure: How This Tiny Valve Stops Water Disasters waterloop 2025-09-08 | Inside infrastructure, there’s a simple device called check valves quietly protecting water systems from chaos, stopping dirty water from flowing backward, and keeping everything running smoothly amid bigger storms, tighter regulations, and growing cities. In this episode, Cal Hayes from Proco Products explains the vital role of check valves. He explains how they need zero maintenance or power, making them ideal for handling sewage backups in treatment plants and at coastal outfalls to avoid costly overflows. Cal shares how innovative valves mix drinking water reservoirs more effectively, cutting down on chemicals and downtime for greener, more reliable supplies. In tough spots like massive ocean waves near Djibouti or flood-prone shores in New Jersey, flexible rubber versions hold up against harsh conditions. He also spotlights smart adaptations in Oregon, where valves spread treated wastewater gently to protect rivers and wildlife.Learn more about Proco Products at procoproducts.comwaterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.orgSubscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloopNever miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePodFollow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop#WaterInfrastructure #CheckValves #WaterManagement #ProcoProducts #BackflowPrevention #WaterSafety #RubberDuckbill #InfrastructureSolutions #CleanWater #SewageTreatment #FloodControl #EnvironmentalRegulations #WaterTechnology #EngineeringInnovation #UrbanWaterSystems #waterloop
