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Talking Under Water

Hosted by Endeavor Business Media · business · EN · 178 episodes

About this Podcast:

Talking Under Water is a One Water podcast for the water industry. Editors from Endeavor’s Water Group highlight news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts. Topics covered include water and wastewater treatment, stormwater and erosion control, diversity, regulations/legislation, flooding, circular water economy, water scarcity, small systems, emerging contaminants, smart water and more.

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Booking probability

44%

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Selective

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What is Talking Under Water about?

Talking Under Water is a One Water podcast for the water industry. Editors from Endeavor’s Water Group highlight news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts. Topics covered include water and wastewater treatment, stormwater and erosion control, diversity, regulations/legislation, flooding, circular water economy, water scarcity, small systems, emerging contaminants, smart water and more.

What has Talking Under Water covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Water: the coolest part of infrastructure" (16 October 2026, 13 minutes), "AI and Innovation at WEFTEC 2026: Shaping the Future of Water Utilities" (2 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "From patchwork to progress: advancing water reuse regulations" (18 September 2026, 22 minutes).

How often does Talking Under Water publish?

Talking Under Water publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 178 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Under Water?

Booking probability for Talking Under Water is 44%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talking Under Water requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talking Under Water's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Talking Under Water?

The strongest fits for Talking Under Water are Water & Sewage Systems. Talking Under Water has a business audience.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #169

    Water: the coolest part of infrastructure

    Oct 16, 202613 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water editors from other industry publications discuss how water serves as the invisible backbone of modern infrastructure, industry and technology, and what could happen if that resource...

  • Episode #168

    AI and Innovation at WEFTEC 2026: Shaping the Future of Water Utilities

    Oct 2, 202635 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-hosts discuss key takeaways from WEFTEC 2026, including the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the water sector, cybersecurity preparedness, utility financing, potable...

  • Episode #167

    From patchwork to progress: advancing water reuse regulations

    Sep 18, 202622 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water host Mandy Crispin discusses the upcoming water reuse regulatory guide, an effort led by the Water Reuse Association to help states develop or modernize water reuse regulations...

  • Episode #166

    The road to 2030: building proactive, data-driven smart water utilities

    Sep 14, 202631 min

    In this episode, Talking Under Water co-host Bob Crossen discusses advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), data management, utility modernization, stakeholder buy-in, and the future of smart water utilities with...

  • Episode #165

    Water News Roundup: Colorado River Lawsuit, Cyber Threats and StormCon Takeaways

    Sep 4, 202627 min

    In this episode of Talking Under Water, Mandy Crispin, head of content for WaterWorld, shares how local news outlets in four Colorado River Basin states, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Utah, are framing Nevada's lawsuit...

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  • Episode #164

    Navigating Microplastics in Drinking Water: The Challenges of Potential Regulations

    Aug 21, 202617 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Mandy Crispin speaks with Brent Alspach, Vice President and Director of Applied Research at Arcadis, about the evolving science of microplastics in drinking water and the...

  • Episode #163

    What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems

    Aug 7, 202627 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water the co-hosts discuss the recent coordinated cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater system PLCs across Minnesota and several other states, examining what happened, why it matters...

  • Episode #162

    Beyond Treatment: Building Resilient and Sustainable Water Reuse Projects

    Jul 24, 202625 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Mandy Crispin speaks with Pranjali Kumar, associate vice president at Carollo and the firm’s Southeast Water Reuse Lead, about why the industry needs to look beyond treatment...

  • Episode #161

    Navigating PFAS Regulations and Preparing for Future Water Contaminants

    Jul 10, 202624 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-hosts discuss EPA’s draft guidance on PFAS in biosolids, lessons utilities can take from the PFAS regulatory landscape to prepare for future contaminants, and recent developments...

  • Episode #160

    Collaborating for a Sustainable Future: Insights from AWWA ACE26 Conference

    Jun 26, 202646 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-hosts Bob Crossen and Mandy Crispin discuss key insights and takeaways from the AWWA ACE26 conference, including affordability challenges, PFAS treatment and regulation, data...

  • Episode #157

    EPA Advances PFAS Regulations and Funding for Water Safety

    May 29, 202630 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-hosts discuss EPA’s latest PFAS regulatory moves, major new federal funding for drinking water and lead service line replacement, and stormwater-related investments aimed at...

  • Episode #156

    Digital tools are changing how water utilities handle flooding

    May 15, 202622 min

    In this episode of Talking Underwater, Stormwater Solutions Head of Content Sarah Kominek speaks with Manuel Parra of Xylem Vue about how digital tools are changing the way municipalities prepare for and respond to...

  • Episode #155

    Microplastics, Infrastructure Failures, and Stormwater News

    May 1, 202619 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water the co-hosts discuss the addition of microplastics to the EPA’s Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL6), enforcement fallout from the Potomac interceptor sewer collapse, industrial...

  • Episode #154

    Voices from Water Week 2026: Ensuring Resilience and Affordability in Water Systems

    Apr 17, 202616 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Bob Crossen discusses Water Week 2026 where key figures recorded messages from the event. The episode features firsthand perspectives from water sector leaders who gathered in...

  • Episode #153

    The battle over Colorado River resources is brewing

    Apr 3, 202623 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-hosts discuss escalating water use restrictions in Denver, the broader legal and political fight over Colorado River allocations, and what differing conservation strategies reveal...

  • Episode #151

    Different by Design: Turning 30 Years of Expertise into Utility Confidence

    Mar 30, 202629 min

    Utilities hold more power than they think. In this day and age, with a few taps of a keyboard, information is literally at your fingertips. For some, that’s a simple Google search, and others a query with a generative...

  • Episode #152

    Lifting as we climb: building trust, confidence, and future leaders in water

    Mar 20, 202622 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Mandy Crispin speaks with Angela Walker who is the Assistant Director of Wastewater Operations at the Brunswick‑Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission and one of the...

  • Episode #150

    EPA’s legal PFAS battle, tariff fallout, and America’s aging water systems

    Mar 6, 202627 min

    In this episode, Talking Under Water co‑hosts discuss the newest PFAS regulatory developments, major legal challenges, and the mounting strain on water and stormwater infrastructure across the U.S. The conversation...

  • Episode #149

    Building the next generation of water utility leaders: inside Xavier University’s new master’s program

    Feb 20, 202631 min

    In this episode Talking Under Water co-host Bob Crossen talks with John Ikeda and Justin Roush about the launch of Xavier University’s groundbreaking Water Utilities Management master’s degree — the first program of its...

  • Episode #148

    Forecasting water in 2026: data centers and wastewater association goals

    Feb 6, 202615 min

    In this episode of Talking Underwater, co-hosts Mandy Crispin and Bob Crossen explore the forces shaping the water and wastewater sector as the industry looks ahead to 2026. The conversation opens with insights into new...

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