Water Values Podcast

Dave McGimpsey

The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.

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Today · 37 min
Organizational Change Management for Water Utilities with Joey Murphy
Joey Murphy, a Principal with Stantec, joins us to discuss the results of a white paper prepared in collaboration with Bluefield Research on organizational change management (OCM) for water utilities. Joey delves into the key aspects of this sneaky important subject. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the contours of the U.S. pipe market. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You!
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September 1 · 36 min
An XPrize Journey with Global Water Technologies CEO Erik Hromadka
Erik Hromadka, CEO of publicly listed Global Water Technologies, Inc., discusses Global Water Technologies’ participation in XPRIZE challenges and gives a first-person account of the efforts to bolster a levee and prevent flooding in Indianapolis. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the recent cybersecurity breaches at U.S. utilities. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Than
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August 4 · 40 min
Innovative Water Conservation Plan Reporting with Austin Water’s Kevin Kluge
Kevin Kluge, the Water Conservation Manager for Austin Water down in Austin, Texas, details the water conservation plan reporting paradigm that he and Austin Water have developed. Kevin covers leading and lagging metrics, developing and refining a novel reporting framework, and much more. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the California Public Utility Commission’s updated water utility acquisition policy. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources a
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July 6 · 42 min
Enhanced Regulatory Compliance through Digitalization with Laura Underwood
Laura Underwood, Director of Digital Water Services for Locus Technologies, provides a fantastic discussion of digitalization benefits on water systems’ compliance performance. Laura offers her unique insights and fresh perspectives in this great interview. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment, addressing Bluefield Research’s new analysis on data centers’ water use. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session incl
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June 2 · 39 min
The World of Premium Waters with Michael Mascha
Food anthropologist turned water sommelier Michael Mascha provides an engaging discussion of premium waters—origins, taste profiles, market challenges, and where the premium water sector is headed. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing Bluefield Research’s upcoming water market report. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the wo
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May 5 · 53 min
Developing Tomorrow’s Water Workforce with NAWC’s Rob Powelson
Former FERC and Pennsylvania PUC Commissioner, Rob Powelson now serves as President and CEO of the National Association of Water Companies. He sits down to discuss water utility workforce development, the impact of AI on the water utility workforce, and the job opportunities the water sector offers. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the federal funding cliff. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this sessi
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April 7 · 39 min
The High Tech Partnership That’s Saving Water with Xylem’s Austin Alexander
Austin Alexander, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Xylem, returns to the show to discuss the unique partnership between Xylem and Amazon that saves water in Monterrey and Mexico City. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment discussing Bluefield Research’s recent analysis of water rates. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the wo
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March 3 · 47 min
Deep Sea Desalination with Flocean’s Alex Fuglesang
Alex Fuglesang, Founder and CEO of Flocean, provides Flocean’s origin story and a look at Flocean’s amazing technology. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment discussing Bluefield Research’s brand new report on the agriculture water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming
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February 3 · 50 min
The World Cup and Water’s Cyber-Preparedness Opportunity with 1898 & Co.’s Victor Atkins
Victor Atkins, 1898 & Co.’s Director of Critical Infrastructure Security Consulting Services, presents a compelling case for utility cyber-preparedness ahead of the World Cup being held soon in North America, largely in the United States. Victor provides concrete examples of threat actors, instances of prior attacks, actionable cyber-preparedness steps for critical infrastructure providers, and much more. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment with the latest on data c
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January 6 · 44 min
The Next Generation of Water Treatment with VVater’s Kevin Gast
Kevin Gast, Chairman and CEO of VVater, discusses VVater’s water treatment solution, the go-to-market verticals the technology serves, and much more in this phenomenal interview. Plus, Reese Tisdale gives us a Top Ten water issues list to look out for in 2026. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and ple
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Dec 2, 2025 · 35 min
The Five Questions that Defined Water in 2025 with Reese Tisdale
Bluefield Research President & CEO Reese Tisdale deftly answers the questions that defined water in 2025. He provides insights on what happened in the water sector this year and uses that context to peek ahead at what’s in store for 2026. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate, review and s
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Nov 4, 2025 · 46 min
Advancing Digital Solutions with Turing CEO Hiep Le
Hiep Le, CEO of The Turing AI Corporation, addresses digital solutions for water utilities and industrial facilities. Plus, Reese Tisdale gives us the lowdown on the biggest water news of October: the American Water–Essential Utilities merger. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate, review
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Oct 7, 2025 · 51 min
How Quantified Conservation Works with The Freshwater Trust’s Joe Whitworth
Joe Whitworth, The Freshwater Trust’s President and CEO, provides a phenomenal interview on the power of automation and data to achieve better environmental outcomes. Through quantified conservation, The Freshwater Trust delivers better, faster, and cheaper environmental outcomes. Plus, Reese Tisdale recaps UN Climate Week and Sciens Water’s Rethinking Water 2025 event. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to
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Sep 2, 2025 · 45 min
Sustainable Desalination with IDE Technologies CEO Alon Tavor
Alon Tavor, CEO of IDE Technologies Group, provides a deep dive into desalination and provides valuable insights on water use. In this episode, Reese Tisdale also returns with a Bluefield on Tap segment, breaking down Bluefield’s latest analysis of capital improvement plans and CAPEX spending trends across water and wastewater utilities. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and sp
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Aug 5, 2025 · 44 min
Navigating the Water Sector Start-Up Lifecycle with Jim Good
Jim Good, Founder and President of Parkview Advisors (and longtime water sector veteran), relays his tips and insights on the water sector start-up lifecycle. Plus, Reese Tisdale is back for a Bluefield on Tap segment that delves into recent trends relevant to federal expenditures on water. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast!
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Jul 1, 2025 · 46 min
Collaborative Delivery Explained with Leofwin Clark
Leofwin Clark, Education Director for the Water Collaborative Delivery Association, takes us on a journey from the inception of collaborative design up through present day, and highlights unique aspects of the different flavors of collaborative design. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses Bluefield’s recent research covering upcoming water investments and use in data centers in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this sessio
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Jun 3, 2025 · 44 min
Disinfection in Latin American Water Reuse with Shimon Constante
Shimon Constante returns to The Water Values Podcast by filling us in on disinfection in the Latin American markets for water reuse. I’ve always found Latin America to be intriguing, and Shimon provides great details and examples for how disinfection in water reuse is playing out in Latin America. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses the latest research on the investor-owned utilities market in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or releva
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May 6, 2025 · 39 min
Smart Stormwater with OptiRTC CEO David Rubinstein
OptiRTC CEO David Rubinstein brings his A game to discuss how smart stormwater systems improve outcomes for communities. Plus, Reese Tisdale comes on for a Bluefield on Tap segment addressing the ten-year forecast for water and wastewater treatment CAPEX. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please r
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Apr 1, 2025 · 38 min
Water Use in Data Centers and Microelectronics Manufacturing with Rod McNelly
Rod McNelly, Vice President and General Manager of Water Solution and Services Segment for North America with Xylem, shares insights on water use in data centers and microelectronics manufacturing gleaned over his 38 years in the industrial water industry. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses the recently released American Society of Civil Engineers infrastructure grades for water, wastewater and stormwater in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links menti
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Mar 4, 2025 · 40 min
Innovation in Water Well Drilling with Jack Clark
Veteran water well driller Jack Clark explains his innovative approach to the water well drilling industry and the practical aspects of water well drilling. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses a potential blockbuster transaction for the water industry in our Bluefield on Tap segment. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the em
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