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Hosted by Mahesh Lunani · government · EN · 48 episodes
The 21st Century Water is a free knowledge sharing podcast series featuring insightful discussions and solutions on the most pressing issues facing America’s 50,000+ utilities. The monthly podcast will feature water leaders who are working to meet both existing and emerging challenges and dive deep into novel solutions and new models that are producing tangible results. The goal of this podcast is to increase the likelihood that success stories can be replicated by leaders, operators and executives across the country. The podcast is also designed to motivate and create a vibrant 21st century water systems and the innovative workforce required to lead and operate them.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 21st Century Water is a free knowledge sharing podcast series featuring insightful discussions and solutions on the most pressing issues facing America’s 50,000+ utilities. The monthly podcast will feature water leaders who are working to meet both existing and emerging challenges and dive deep into novel solutions and new models that are producing tangible results.
21st Century Water is hosted by Mahesh Lunani. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Leading a 1.2 Million-Person Water System: Vision, Culture, and Strategic Planning with Jeffrey Szabo" (19 November 2025, 35 minutes), "Leading Two Utilities, One Vision: How Pieter Van Ry Rebuilt Trust, Talent, and Technology" (5 November 2025, 42 minutes), and "Turning Contamination into Innovation: The Cape Fear Story" (8 October 2025, 40 minutes).
21st Century Water publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 48 episodes.
Booking probability for 21st Century Water is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 21st Century Water requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 21st Century Water's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for 21st Century Water are Water & Sewage Systems. 21st Century Water has a government audience.
Mahesh Lunani hosts 21st Century Water, a government show with 48 episodes published.
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Episode #47
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Jeffrey Szabo, CEO of the Suffolk County Water Authority, to explore how strong leadership and strategic planning are transforming one of the largest water...
Episode #46
<p>Over the course of this conversation, we dive into the journey and leadership philosophy of Pieter Van Ry, who leads both South Platte Renew and the City of Englewood’s water utility. Pieter shares how he...
Episode #45
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we speak with Ken Waldroup, Executive Director at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), about his career journey, the challenges of coastal utility management, and the...
Episode #44
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Heather Collins, president of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and operations leader at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. We...
Episode #43
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Glenn Marzluf, CEO and General Manager of Del-Co Water, to explore the growth, innovation, and strategic leadership shaping one of Ohio's fastest-growing water...
Episode #42
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Matt Stouder, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) in Oregon, to explore how his leadership is driving operational...
Episode #41
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Eric Johnson, Executive Director of the Fox River Water Reclamation District (FRWRD), to unpack a unique leadership journey and explore a forward-thinking...
Episode #40
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Andrea Cole, General Manager of Dominion Water & Sanitation District in Colorado. With a background in engineering and law, Andrea brings a multidimensional...
Episode #39
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with John J. Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and the Las Vegas Valley Water District. John oversees the water supply for...
Episode #38
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Matthew Wirtz, Deputy Director and Chief Engineer at Fort Wayne City Utilities. With over 25 years of experience, Matt has played a crucial role in shaping the...
Episode #37
<p>This episode of 21st Century Water features a dynamic conversation with Ghassan Korban, Executive Director of the Sewage & Water Board of New Orleans. Korban shares insights from his six-year tenure, focusing on the...
Episode #36
<p>In this episode of 21st Century Water, Mahesh Lunani speaks with Will Pickering, CEO of Pittsburgh Water, about the transformative changes he has overseen in Pittsburgh's water infrastructure. Pickering shares his...
Episode #35
<p>In today's episode of the 21st Century Water Podcast, we engage in an insightful conversation with Greg Eyerly, Director of Houston Water. Greg's journey through the water industry spans three decades, and his career...
Episode #34
<p>In this episode of the 21st Century Water podcast, Mahesh Lunani talks with Craig Miller, the general manager of the Western Municipal Water District in California. Craig brings over three decades of experience in...
Episode #33
<p>In the "21st Century Water" podcast episode hosted by Mahesh Lunani, listeners are introduced to Kishia Powell, the General Manager and CEO of WSSC Water, which is recognized as the eighth-largest water utility in...
Episode #32
<p>In our latest episode of the 21st Century Water Podcast, we had the privilege of engaging with Shivaji Deshmukh, General Manager of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency. Shivaji, a veteran in the field with over two...
Episode #31
<p>In this episode of the 21st Century Water podcast, we delve into the visionary leadership and innovative mindset of Roger Bailey, the General Manager of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. With a...
Episode #30
<p>We dive into a conversation with Kevin Ward, the General Manager of the Trinity River Authority Kevin oversees a vast operation that includes water treatment and wastewater facilities, serving a wide area and...
Episode #29
<p>We dive into the heart of water infrastructure challenges and innovations in our latest podcast episode. Our guest, Troy Hayes, brings over two decades of experience from the City of Phoenix, where he oversees a vast...
Episode #28
<p>Juan Carlos Guerrero, Public Utilities Director at the City of San Diego, shares his journey from starting as a wastewater treatment plant operator to becoming a utility CEO. He discusses the pivotal moments in his...
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Director of Early Childhood Education, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
professor in the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Department of Family & Community Medicine, Kings County Sheriff’s Department Air Support Unit
Global Industry and Solutions Lead for Advertising and Marketing, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Associate Dean of Executive Education and Centers, Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University
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