Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast
By Xylem, Inc.
Solving Water: A Xylem PodcastDec 07, 2020
The Importance of Communications in the Water Industry with WEF’s Travis Loop
Travis Loop, director of communications and public outreach for the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and Words on Water podcast host, joins host Amanda Holloway to discuss vital role of communications in the water industry, how the perception of communications has evolved, why podcasts are effective platforms for storytelling, what’s next for the ongoing partnership between Xylem and WEF, and more.
Learn more about WEF: https://www.wef.org/
Listen to the Words on Water Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/words-on-water/id1281312822
Advancing Water Technology Through Environmental Policy Making with Professor John Cronin
On the latest episode of Solving Water, host Amanda Holloway is joined by Jess Moyer, Senior Scientist with Xylem’s Advanced Technology & Innovation team, and Professor John Cronin, founding director of Blue CoLab in the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Pace University and Adjunct Professor. The crew discusses how actions such as policy making and advocacy can help drive technological innovations in the water industry, the need for communicating these updates to the public, and more. Learn more and check out the
Blue CoLab’s research here: https://www.pace.edu/seidenberg/blue-colab.
Modernizing Water Utilities in DC & Beyond with George Hawkins
George Hawkins, founder of Moonshot Missions and strategic advisor for Xylem, joins Solving Water to discuss his role in rebranding and revamping DC Water, the water utility for Washington, D.C., and how that inspired his eventual launch of Moonshot Missions, which focuses on utilizing modern technology to help transform the water sector for people throughout the United States.
Learn more about Moonshot Missions: https://www.moonshotmissions.org
Raising Smart Water Infrastructure Awareness in Washington
Mark Handzel, Xylem VP of Government Affairs, returns to Solving Water, joined by Eric Sapirstein, of ENS Resources, who works as Xylem’s federal policy advocate. Together they have been raising awareness for smart water infrastructure to legislators in Washington, D.C. The two discuss the changing landscape with the new Biden administration, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the process of educating and working with lawmakers on important water issues.
Learn more at https://www.xylem.com/
Our 5 Favorite Episodes of 2020
Throughout this historic year, Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast has been diving into important and timely topics from all corners of the water industry, sharing insightful conversations with industry experts from Xylem and beyond. On the 2020 finale episode of Solving Water, host Amanda Holloway reminisces about the memorable conversations she's had by sharing some of her favorite episodes recorded throughout the year. From the Solving Water team, we wish you all a happy holiday season. Stay tuned for new episodes in early 2021!
Here are the episodes mentioned in today's show:
-- Combating "Forever Chemicals" in Water
-- Tracking COVID-19 Through Wastewater Sampling
-- Using Wastewater to Brew Safe, Sustainable Beer
-- The Water Environment Federation's Chief Medical Officer on Water Equity, Worker Safety & What's Next
-- The Making of Netflix's 'Brave Blue World' Documentary
-- Xylem CMO on the Waterboys Partnership & Mission of Safe Water Access for Communities Around the World
The Year in Commercial Hydronics with Mulcahy Company - The Bell & Gossett Podcast
On this episode of The Bell & Gossett Podcast, Rob Grady, President at Mulcahy Company, a Bell & Gossett manufacturer's representative, returns to the show to share the successes, learnings and setbacks from 2020 and COVID-19. Grady and Dan Chudecke, Senior Business Development Manager at Mulcahy, discuss their commitment to solving water issues locally in Minnesota, how they managed new projects during the pandemic, 2020 innovations in customer relations and training, and their outlook on the industry going forward.
Learn more about Mulcahy Company: https://mulcahyco.com/
Learn more about Bell & Gossett: https://bellgossett.com/
The Water Environment Federation's Chief Medical Officer on Water Equity, Worker Safety & What's Next
On this episode of Solving Water, we are joined by the Water Environment Federation's newly appointed Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Andrew Sanderson, and Al Cho, Xylem Chief Strategy and Digital Officer. Dr. Sanderson shares his plans and goals in the role of WEF CMO, and discusses the direct correlation between water equity and the health of local communities, how water epidemiology is helping trace COVID-19, important findings from the recently formed Blue Ribbon panel that hopes to inform and protect wastewater workers, and more.
Listen to Dr. Andrew Sanderson on the WEF Podcast, Words on Water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/words-on-water-150-dr-andrew-sanderson-on-serving-as/id1281312822?i=1000481798781
Learn more about the Blue Ribbon panel: https://www.wef.org/resources/pressroom/press-releases2/wef-press-releases/water-environment-federation-convening-a-blue-ribbon-panel-to-evaluate-biological-hazards-and-precautions-for-wastewater-workers/
Learn how Xylem solves water: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/
Engaging the Next Generation of Water Solutions Leaders
On this episode of Solving Water, we discuss a new mentorship initiative called Xylem Ignite. This youth-and student-focused program hopes to find and reach teens and young adults who have a passion for, or might be interested in, solving tomorrow's water issues around the world. Delph Mak, Tyler Elkins, and José Suárez, the Xylem team leading the program, join the show to discuss how they developed the Ignite program and its focus on pillars designed to increase awareness of the industry, reward ingenuity, and incubate the innovators of future water solutions.
To learn more about Xylem Ignite please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/xylem-ignite/
The Making of Netflix's 'Brave Blue World' Documentary
Paul O’Callaghan, Founder and CEO of BlueTech Research and co-producer of the new Netflix documentary 'Brave Blue World,' joins the show to discuss the inspiration behind and making of the film, the process behind finding subjects for the film, working with narrator Liam Neeson, and how solutions to global water challenges start locally. O'Callaghan also discusses the history of BlueTech Research, Xylem’s partnership in the documentary, micro-financing as a solution for water scarcity, and much more.
Watch Brave Blue World, streaming now on Netflix, and learn more about BlueTech Research here: https://www.bluetechresearch.com/
Focusing on Safer Disinfection Solutions for Public Spaces & Beyond
On this week's episode of Solving Water, we discuss a new era of technologies, put in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, that are allowing safe and powerful disinfection through solutions such as fogging systems for commercial buildings, public spaces and beyond. Steve Scott, Applications and Business Development Manager for Xylem, joins the show to discuss electro-chemically activated solutions (ECAS) and how these disinfection techniques utilize Flojet pumps and technology to bring safer disinfection options for people and the environment.
To learn about Xylem's commercial disinfection capabilities, visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/municipal-water-wastewater/reuse/disinfection
To learn more about the Global Ecology Group, visit: https://globalecology.group/
Using Wastewater to Brew Safe, Sustainable Beer
On today's show, we explore the science and art of brewing beer through the reuse of safely treated wastewater. The University of Calgary and its Advancing Canadian Wastewater Assets (ACWA) program teamed up with Village Brewery in Calgary and Xylem to create a batch of blonde ale, made possible with advanced water treatment technologies from Xylem. Guests Christine O’Grady of the University of Calgary, Jackson Stuart of Village Brewery, and Stephen Rothwell and Kevin Flis of Xylem discuss how the partnership came to be, the beer they developed, how it can be used to help change perceptions of reuse water, and more.
To learn more about Xylem's reuse capabilities, visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/municipal-water-wastewater/reuse/
To learn more about the beer, visit: https://research.ucalgary.ca/acwa-reuse-beer
Tracking COVID-19 Through Wastewater Sampling
Xylem analytics experts Kerry Hubbard, Outdoor Water Monitoring Specialist, and Anthony Rohrer, Associate Product Manager, Water Quality, join the show to discuss how technologies tracking and analyzing wastewater samples are being utilized to track and ultimately help prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in municipalities and institutions. They also share the basics of wastewater tracking, how Xylem is providing automated water sampling systems, and more.
Part three of a three-part series recorded during the week of WEFTEC 2020.
Learn more about how Xylem continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/
For more information on YSI and outdoor water monitoring, visit: https://www.ysi.com/
Xylem CEO Patrick Decker on Building Strong Partnerships for the Future of the Water Industry - Plus Al Cho on Advanced Innovations for Utilities
In back-to-back segments, Patrick Decker, CEO of Xylem, and Al Cho, Xylem's Vice President and General Manager, join the show to discuss the essential importance of strong partnerships in the water industry and the future of water resilience. Decker and Cho both share how Xylem is committed to providing the critical support the water industry needs – from expertise and digital solutions, to social investment, advanced technologies and ongoing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
To learn more about Xylem's efforts and capabilities, please visit: www.xylem.com/weftec. For the video version of this conversation, visit https://youtu.be/sBRd7lHsHCc
This is part two of a three-part series recorded during the week of WEFTEC 2020.
Making These Extraordinary Times an Opportunity for Water Utilities
In part one of a three-part series, Matthew Pine, SVP & President of Applied Water Systems and the Americas Commercial Team for Xylem, and Xylem’s VP of Water Infrastructure Joe Johnston, join the show to discuss the extraordinary partnerships turning today’s extraordinary times into an opportunity for water utilities.
Xylem is committed to providing the critical support the water industry needs – from expertise and digital solutions, to social investment and advanced technologies. To learn more about our efforts and capabilities, please visit: www.xylem.com/weftec.
Protecting the Health and Safety of Employees in 2020
Greg Mimms, Xylem Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), joins the show to discuss Xylem's EHS initiatives in 2020 and how this year varies from his decades of experience in the field. Mimms also discusses some of the highlights and challenges of his career, and how he and his team prepare and communicate EHS information to a global company. To learn more about Xylem's Health and Safety Initiatives please visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/
How to Choose the Best Fire Protection System for Every Application
On this episode of Solving Water, we're kicking off October's Fire Prevention Month 2020 with a conversation between Todd Weir, Americas Product Manager for A-C Fire Pump, and Pete Snow, Training Coordinator for Xylem Rental Solutions, as they discuss the ways fire protection systems protect structures, processes and people. From knowing when to use permanent and/or temporary systems, to dissecting the requirements of NFPA 20 and current challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Weir and Snow share how to choose the right system for your application and look forward to emerging technologies in the midst of worsening natural disasters.
Learn more about Xylem's trouble-free temporary pumping solutions: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/products--services/rental/temporary-fire-protection/
For permanent fire pump systems for industrial, power generation, oil & gas and mining applications, visit: https://acfirepump.com/
Breaking Down All Things Pressure Boosters - The Bell & Gossett Podcast
On this episode of The Bell & Gossett Podcast, Kyle DelPiano, Business Development Manager for Xylem, talks with Kevin Sides, Sales Manager for Florida-based Bell & Gossett representative, George A. Israel Inc. Sides shares his expertise in discussing the various applications of pressure boosters in commercial buildings, as well as a breakdown of what pressure boosters are and what makes them so important. Sides also shares his insights on the unique challenges and solutions that come with working in the Florida market.
Learn more about George A. Israel Inc.: http://gaiinc.com/ and Bell Gossett pressure boosters: https://bellgossett.com/package-pumping-systems/pressure-booster-packages/
Mitigating Risks of Legionella in Water Infrastructure & HVAC Systems - The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Since 2018, Legionella findings have been on the rise. This natural bacteria can be found in still water and airborne droplets, and can lead to cases of Legionnaires' disease. Kyle DelPiano, Business Development Manager for Xylem, and Kenny Khoo, Global Manager for Strategy Partnerships at Xylem, discuss some of the causes behind the recent rise in Legionella bacteria, and why focusing on issues such as improving aging infrastructure could be keys to combating the bacteria's spread.
Learn more about Bell & Gossett solutions: https://bellgossett.com/
Ushering in the Water Utility of the Future
For water utilities, addressing problems as they arise is becoming a thing of the past. On this episode of Solving Water, Travis Smith, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Sensus in North America with Xylem, shares how Xylem is helping utilities overcome the vicious cycle of being reactive by prioritizing integration, data collection, monitoring, analytics and controls in their infrastructure management. Smith outlines social and economic drivers impacting today's water utilities and how even the disruption that COVID-19 presents creates opportunities for utilities to use intelligence as a tool for building resilience and maximizing public health and safety.
Note: Get access to free, on-demand and live digital sessions that explore the impact on and opportunities presented to utilities by the shift toward smart infrastructure -- Register for Xylem's Reach Conference 2020, coming Oct. 13-14, at https://xylemreach20.com/.
To learn more about how Xylem helps utilities connect data, places and people in powerful ways, visit Sensus: https://sensus.com/.
How Municipalities & Water Utilities are Facing a Historic Hurricane Season - Through the Water Cycle
We are in the midst of a record-breaking hurricane season, and proactive preparedness is essential to combating high tides, flooding and structural damage in major municipalities and affected areas. On this episode of Through the Water Cycle, Xylem disaster response experts Mike Sturgill and Hunter Powell discuss the factors contributing to increasingly active hurricane seasons, and the tools and solutions available for municipalities and water utilities to stay fully prepared during the 2020 hurricane season. Note: This show was recorded two weeks prior to Hurricane Laura's development and landfall. To learn how you can help with relief efforts in affected areas, please visit: https://impact.publicgood.com/campaign/6a665fff-9c43-43f7-b09e-09ae4d4fcd98 To learn more about hurricane preparedness and contingency planning, visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/environmental-monitoring-analysis/stormwater-floods/hurricane-preparedness-response
Implementing Innovative Stormwater Solutions in Columbus, Ohio - Through the Water Cycle
Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) are harmful to the environment and a challenge for municipalities all across the country. On this episode of Through the Water Cycle, Xylem experts Asad Choudry, Business Development Manager, and Dax Blake, Client Solutions Manager, join the show to discuss the latest in stormwater management and how they came up with a unique, innovative solution to help mitigate CSOs in Columbus, Ohio.
Read the case study to learn more about the project: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/support/case-studies-white-papers/flygt-columbus-oh-case-study/
Designing Sewer Bypass Systems For Water Utilities' Complex Challenges - Through the Water Cycle
Nate Warren, Senior Sales Engineer, and Stan Rockovich, Distribution and Product Manager for Xylem, join the show to discuss some of the biggest challenges they have faced when working on custom sewer bypass systems throughout their respective careers. They also cover the latest technology in sewer bypass systems, what utilities should keep in mind when considering a sewer bypass project, and how geography drastically changes the implementation process of sewer bypass solutions.
To learn about temporary and permanent sewer bypass solutions from Xylem, visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/construction/job-site-applications/sewage-bypass or https://www.xylem.com/en-us/products--services/rental/sewer-bypass/
Shifting to Virtual Factory Acceptance Tests During COVID-19 – Through the Water Cycle
Anthony Williams, Senior Site Director for Xylem, joins the show to discuss the innovative solutions he implemented to address the need for shifting Factory Acceptance Tests, often conducted in-person, to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Williams shares how those solutions are ensuring equipment quality assurance at worksites and factories around the country.
Visit https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/global-coronavirus-actions/ to learn more about Xylem's actions and responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exploring the Benefits of Modern Filtration Technology With Matt Schomaker – Through the Water Cycle
Matt Schomaker, Regional Sales Manager for Xylem Treatment, joins the show to discuss filtration technology and how water utilities have responded to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Schomaker also explains the enduring benefits of gravity filtration and latest trends that are changing the way we think about the water cycle.
Learn more about Xylem water purification and filtration solutions: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/clean-water/water-purification
How Utilities Can Find Creative Solutions with Clean Water Pumping – Through the Water Cycle
Resiliency, robustness and efficiency are important to water utilities, but during a pandemic, these needs are heightened. Xylem Business Development Manager and vertical turbine expert Sarah Boynton discusses how utilities can enhance their clean water pumping operations and plan for a future impacted by the pandemic. Boynton discusses the benefits of clean water technology, the magnified economic challenges facing water utilities in the wake of COVID-19, and how creative thinking with existing infrastructure can help tackle tight budgets.
Learn how Xylem is helping water utilities gain new visibility, ensure continuity, and improve the resilience of their systems during COVID-19 at https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/utilities-hub/
Combating "Forever Chemicals" in Water - Through the Water Cycle
Per-and Polyfluorolalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," have been receiving a lot of attention for their harmful, lasting impact on water, people and the environment in general. On this episode of Through the Water Cycle, Xylem’s VP of government affairs Mark Handzel and Water Utilities business development manager Kevin Flis join the show to discuss what exactly PFAS are, how Xylem solutions help utilities manage them, and how other industries can help reduce the use of these substances.
For more on Per-and Polyfluorolalkyl Substances visit epa.gov/pfas/basic-information-pfas. Learn more about Xylem solutions at https://www.xylem.com/en-us/.
Going Beyond ‘Business as Usual’ for Water Utilities with Xylem Assist – Through the Water Cycle
During the COVID-19 pandemic, water utilities have risen to the top as one of the most highly-impacted industries. On this episode of Through the Water Cycle, Xylem experts Jackie Helfrich, Brian Geegan, Chris Thomson and Travis Smith discuss the inception of Xylem Assist, the company’s new COVID-19 response program. Developed in response to the host of challenges facing water utilities today — such as reduced workforce and increased system clogging and downtime — the program has helped customers maintain business continuity and build resilience amidst uncertain times.
Learn more about how Xylem is providing turnkey solutions to water and wastewater professionals as they handle the effects of COVID-19: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/utilities-hub/
The Future of Pump Energy Conservation Regulations in North America – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Mark Handzel, Vice President of Product Regulatory & Government Affairs for Xylem, discusses the creation and implementation of an eight-year labor of love in the pump manufacturing industry: the Department of Energy’s 2020 Energy Conservation Standards for Pumps.
Handzel covers how Bell & Gossett prepared for the 2020 changes years ahead of time, the relationship between an overall pump system and level of efficiency, and actions pump specifiers and building owners can take to go above and beyond the DOE requirements.
Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.
See how B&G already meets or exceeds DOE 2020 efficiency standard requirements: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/brands/bell-gossett/doe-2020/
OEM Partnerships as Full Solution Providers in Commercial Buildings – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Kevin McGee, North America Director of OEM Sales for Xylem, discusses the current OEM market landscape for commercial buildings and the effects of the DOE 2020 Energy Conservation Standards for Pumps on the industry as a whole. He also touches on the demand for boiler decarbonization to reduce fossil fuel emissions, as well as important considerations for implementing alternative energy resources.
Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.
Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com
Understanding the Consulting Engineer’s Commercial Buildings System Design Process – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Alan Jones, Global Product Manager, Bell & Gossett Centrifugal Pumps, discusses the challenge to do more with less in the commercial building industry, the ability of the ESP-Systemwize online selection tool to help consulting engineers create a schedule for an entire commercial building system, and the unique capacity of Bell & Gossett’s national representative network to understand local markets.
Jones also offers advice on minimizing total cost of ownership and future maintenance costs, as well as transitioning the industry to the next generation of engineers.
Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.
Use the ESP-Systemwize online system selection tool: https://www.esp-systemwize.com/
Trending Towards Integrated, Compact Systems in HVAC and Plumbing – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Rich Blong, Vice President of Product Management and Engineering for Xylem, shares ongoing advancements in the global commercial building and plumbing markets. He also discusses the industry’s ongoing shift towards interconnectivity, prioritizing DOE regulatory compliance, as well as the importance of lifelong learning for professionals to remain at the forefront of an ever-changing industry.
Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.
Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com
Maintaining Your Small Business’s Legacy with an Exit Strategy (Small Business Toolbox Series) – In The Field with Goulds Water Technology
Jeff Williams of Vermont-based Spafford & Sons Water Wells, and former president of the National Groundwater Association (NGWA), shares the challenges of identifying an exit strategy. From identifying the right buyer to cultivating an environment conducive to professional growth, he encourages contractors to equip the next generation with proper management and decision-making skills for a seamless transition. Finally, he touches on succession planning, balancing emotions amidst financial decisions and the importance of involving a planner to mitigate family crises.
Part 5 of the Small Business Toolbox, a 5-part series from In The Field with Goulds Water Technology, focusing on helping small business professionals tackle the financial side of their business in the water industry and beyond. Episode recorded live at Groundwater Week 2019 in Las Vegas.
Learn more about the 2020 McEllhiney Lecture Series here: https://www.groundwater.org/lecture/mcellhiney/
The Evolving Digital Landscape of the Wholesale Market – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Ed Smiley, U.S. Director of Sales for HVAC Wholesale at Xylem, provides an overview of the wholesaler manufacturer’s role in supplying products to contractors and end customers in the residential and commercial building markets. He also covers the importance of understanding the unique needs among different regions, the proliferation of internet sales in the industry and why wholesalers should prioritize a strong digital presence.
Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando.
Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com
Getting the Best Value on Groundwater Industry Assets (Small Business Toolbox Series) – In The Field with Goulds Water Technology
Jeff Williams of Vermont-based Spafford & Sons Water Wells, and former president of the National Groundwater Association (NGWA), discusses how contractors can improve their asset management skills, evaluate the value of their assets and determine an appropriate replacement schedule. He also reveals investment strategy options to keep your assets and equity growing, such as knowing the right time for a replacement.
Part 4 of the Small Business Toolbox, a 5-part series from In The Field with Goulds Water Technology, focusing on helping small business professionals tackle the financial side of their business in the water industry and beyond. Episode recorded live at Groundwater Week 2019 in Las Vegas.
Learn more about the 2020 McEllhiney Lecture Series here: https://www.groundwater.org/lecture/mcellhiney/
Energy Efficient Retrofits in the Midwest with Mulcahy Company – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Rob Grady, Executive Vice President of Mulcahy Co., discusses the changing landscape for hydronics companies in Minnesota and the rest of the upper midwest. Grady also explains the increased market focus on retrofitting for energy efficiency, his commitment to corporate social responsibility programs, and how a lack of skilled labor in the region has driven Bell & Gossett representative Mulcahy Company to find new ways to serve customers. Episode recorded live at AHR 2020 in Orlando.
Learn more about Mulcahy Company here: https://mulcahyco.com/what-we-offer/
Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com
Xylem CMO on the Waterboys Partnership & Mission of Safe Water Access for Communities Around the World
Joe Vesey, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for Xylem, joined the podcast in February from the road (literally) in Suffolk, Virginia, where he took part in the first Hometown H2O project, working with The Chris Long Foundation’s Waterboys initiative to drill a well to provide clean water access for a family in need.
Vesey shares how this project and partnership with Waterboys is the latest example of Xylem Watermark – the company’s social investment program focused on providing education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality and resilient communities – in action.
Learn more about Xylem Watermark: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/
Learn about Hometown H2O: http://goulds.com/waterboys
Making Sense of Variable & Fixed Costs (Small Business Toolbox Series) – In The Field with Goulds Water Technology
Jeff Williams of Vermont-based Spafford & Sons Water Wells, and former president of the National Groundwater Association (NGWA), imparts his wisdom on how contractors can navigate the ins and outs of variable and fixed costs and run their businesses as efficiently as possible. He also shares how to handle price increases from distributors, as well as the importance of balancing onsite work with financial structure development.
Part 3 of the Small Business Toolbox, a 5-part series from In The Field with Goulds Water Technology, focusing on helping small business professionals tackle the financial side of their business in the water industry and beyond. Episode recorded live at Groundwater Week 2019 in Las Vegas.
Learn more about the 2020 McEllhiney Lecture Series here: https://www.groundwater.org/lecture/mcellhiney/
Expecting the Unexpected with Temporary Non-Clog Pumping Solutions for Water Utilities – Through the Water Cycle
Xylem experts Hunter Powell, Kristel Zaman and Stan Rockovich continue their virtual discussion with host Amanda Holloway to examine temporary anti-clog pumping solutions that water utilities have available, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also highlight the importance of contingency planning for sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and how, with help from Godwin pumps and Flygt N-technology, the ability to run maintenance-and clog-free isn’t limited to permanent pumping solutions.
Part Two of this two-part series spotlights temporary non-clog pumping solutions and how water utilities can determine when to use them, whether in response to emergency system issues or as a failsafe for planned projects.
Learn more about how Xylem is working to help address the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on water utilities operations around the world: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/utilities-hub/
West Coast Decarbonization Trends with CHC Hydronics – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Bob Polizzi and Sunday Perez of Bell & Gossett representative CHC Hydronics discuss the trend of more and more customers pushing for reduced or negative carbon footprints, the current realities of decarbonization, and how they work with individual companies who plan to expand into electrification and reduced fossil fuel usage. Episode recorded live at AHR 2020 in Orlando.
Visit CHC Hydronics online at: https://www.chchydro.com/
Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com
“Flushability” Issues, Safe Wastewater System Maintenance & Permanent Non-Clog Pumping Solutions for Water Utilities – Through the Water Cycle
Xylem experts Kristel Zaman, Bob Domkowski, Hunter Powell, and Stan Rockovich join host Amanda Holloway for a virtual roundtable to discuss some of the challenges facing water utilities in light of COVID-19 directives and quarantining, including the ongoing issue of “flushable” products and their negative impact on wastewater collection systems. Also discussed: Remote monitoring and automation solutions that are helping utilities build systems that are more efficient and reliable while keeping employees safe at home thanks to intelligent pumps including the Flygt Concertor and N-pumps.
Part One of a two-part non-clog series focusing on the benefits of permanent installations, including intelligent pumping to help prevent system clogging and remote monitoring options to help employees stay safe at home. Part Two (coming soon) will discuss temporary non-clog pumping solutions, whether in response to emergency system issues or as a failsafe for planned projects.
Learn more about how Xylem is working to help address the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on water utilities operations around the world:https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/utilities-hub/
NGWA CEO on Supporting Groundwater Professionals During COVID-19 – In The Field with Goulds Water Technology
Terry Morse, CEO of the National Groundwater Association (NGWA), joins hosts Amanda Holloway and Susan O’Grady to share details on the programming, information and materials the NGWA is providing for groundwater professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Morse breaks down what the CARES Act means for the well drilling industry, the value of embracing technology as a community-building tool, and how professionals can continue to deliver essential work while protecting their customers, employees and families.
Learn more about the National Groundwater Association’s COVID-19 resources: https://www.ngwa.org/publications-and-news/covid-19-news-and-resources
Xylem’s Social Investment Response Initiatives During COVID-19
Jamie Saxe, Senior Director of Watermark & Corporate Social Investment, joins host Amanda Holloway to share how Xylem’s social investment program, Watermark, continues to make a difference around the world by expanding its COVID-19 response efforts, including its latest special program for customer involvement, called the Watermark Partner Contributions Program, along with amped-up fundraising and nonprofit partnership efforts to help communities and people in need during the global pandemic.
Learn more about Xylem Watermark’s COVID-19 response efforts: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/covid-19-response/
Exploring the Efficiencies of ESP-Systemwize with Bornquist – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
David Everhart, President, and Dan Watkins, Sales Engineer, from Chicago-area Bell & Gossett representative Bornquist Inc. discuss being one of the first B&G reps, how the ESP-Systemwize online selection tool is increasing efficiency in planning, operation and system statistics, and what’s coming next for integrated systems in the industry. Episode recorded live at AHR 2020 in Orlando.
To learn more about Bornquist Inc. visit their website: https://www.bornquist.com/
What Small Businesses Need to Know About the CARES Act
Mark Handzel, Xylem Vice President of Product Regulatory & Government Affairs, joins the show to discuss the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, which was passed at the end of March.
Handzel, who has been working with legislators in Washington throughout the process, breaks down the CARES Act in simpler terms, explaining specifically what it means for small business owners and employees, the benefits available within the CARES Act and how small businesses can take advantage of them in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
For more, visit Xylem’s COVID-19 Actions landing page: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/global-coronavirus-actions/
Profit Sharing, Corporate Culture & Employee Incentivization (Small Business Toolbox Series) – In The Field with Goulds Water Technology
Russell Rauch, General Manager of Hughes Supply, shares his approach to hiring and retaining great employees as a distributor in the residential water industry. Rauch discusses their approach to hiring based on chemistry, the importance of a robust hiring process, and their focus on corporate social responsibility and giving back.
Finally, Rauch details the company’s unique profit-sharing model and how Hughes Supply and its parent company, Hajoca Corporation, “share success” with employees through community involvement, profit sharing and an emphasis on corporate culture.
Part 2 of the Small Business Toolbox, a 5-part series from In The Field with Goulds Water Technology, focusing on helping small business professionals tackle the financial side of their business in the water industry and beyond. Episode recorded live at Groundwater Week 2019 in Las Vegas.
Learn more about Hughes Supply, a Goulds Water Technology distributor at https://hughessupply.com/ or https://www.hajoca.com/
Delivering HVAC & Pump Solutions Deep in the Heart of Texas with Oslin Nation – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
Mike Barnett, Chris Wander, and Kevin Schaal from Oslin Nation join the podcast to share updates on the current state of the Texas HVAC market, the impact of DOE 2020 efficiency standards, how Bell & Gossett solutions gave them an advantage in outfitting Globe Life Park in Arlington (the new Texas Rangers stadium) and more. For over 75 years, Oslin Nation Co. has been a leader in HVAC and plumbing solutions as a Bell & Gossett representative. Recorded live at AHR 2020 in Orlando
To learn more about Oslin Nation Co. visit their website: https://onco-tx.com/
Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com
Learning (& Teaching) Small Business Finance in the Groundwater Industry – In The Field with Goulds Water Technology
Jeff Williams of Vermont-based Spafford & Sons Water Wells, and former president of the National Groundwater Association (NGWA), joins the show to kick off our Small Business Toolbox series. Williams discusses his experience both in and as a leader of the groundwater industry. He shares his focus on learning and teaching the important financial fundamentals of running a small business, including his current role as a lecturer for the NGWA Foundation’s 2020 McEllhiney Lecture Series in Water Well Technology, as Williams is traveling the country presenting to groundwater industry professionals on the value of combining professional expertise with business savvy.
Part 1 of the Small Business Toolbox, a 5-part series from In The Field with Goulds Water Technology, focusing on helping small business professionals tackle the financial side of their business in the water industry and beyond. Episode recorded live at Groundwater Week 2019 in Las Vegas.
Learn more about the 2020 McEllhiney Lecture Series here: https://www.groundwater.org/lecture/mcellhiney/
New York’s Most Challenging Commercial Buildings with Wallace Eannace – The Bell & Gossett Podcast
For over 90 years, Wallace Eannace has been serving the five boroughs of New York City as a Bell & Gossett representative, and over the decades, they have faced some of the toughest commercial building challenges. Darryl Clark, Corporate Vice President of Wallace Eannace Associates, stops by the show to discuss some of those challenges and how the company is utilizing Bell & Gossett solutions to expand efficiently in the city that never sleeps. Recorded live at AHR 2020 in Orlando.
Learn more: To learn more about Wallace Eannace and Associates visit them at https://wallaceeannace.com/
Looking for your local Bell & Gossett Representative? Visit our site to search in your region. http://bellgossett.com/sales-service/
Water Pressure Issues in America – In The Field with Goulds Water Technology
Jill Boudreau, product line manager, residential water at Xylem joins the show to discuss the multitude of ways that water pressure problems can impact daily life in America, how those pressure issues develop over time and depending on location and water source, and the solutions and new technologies available for residential homeowners to help boost water pressure at home.
Learn more at http://residential.goulds.com/.
The Evolution of Education & Training in the Residential Water Industry – In The Field with Goulds Water Technology
Tom Stephan, Training Manager for Goulds Water Technology, and Dave Kill, longtime industry professional and advocate of education in the residential water industry, discuss the growing demand for education throughout the industry, including the ongoing importance of the basics of pump training and sizing, as well as the need for advanced technology training with the rise of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and controllers in the marketplace. Stephan and Kill also describe the evolution and variety of educational opportunities provided today, including “training the trainer” with in the field training, leading in-person classes at the Goulds Water Technology Factory School, and offering on-demand online e-Learning courses and instructional YouTube videos.
Learn more about training and education opportunities for industry professionals: http://goulds.com/
Watch YouTube training videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcPr3E-nIy0&list=PLlYcUvq1mcD9nRloe0QXMFwDb76g9FRtv