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Talking Under Water

Talking Under Water

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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.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Economía
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  • Cyber resilience and investment strategy in the water sector

    Cyber resilience and investment strategy in the water sector
    Jul 18 2025
    In this sponsored episode of Talking Under Water, Co-host Bob Crossen spoke with Ian Bramson, vice president of industrial cybersecurity for Black & Veatch about how water utilities can best prepare their cybersecurity efforts and investments. Bramson touches on Black & Veatch’s 2025 Water Report, which found that 95% of utilities now prioritize cybersecurity investment, a growing number. Throughout the interview, Bramson explains what to learn from previous cyberattacks on water systems, why these systems are vulnerable, and what kind of protections exist for utilities of all sizes. Show Notes:   Why OT security is critical to defending against cyber threatsBlack & Veatch 2025 Water Report: Navigating regulatory uncertainty and cybersecurity threats Smart stormwater management programs rely on IoT technology Timestamps: Episode intro | 0:00 Host introduces episode and explains how cyberattacks on water utilities are rising fast. Utility cybersecurity investments are growing | 1:10 95% of utilities now prioritize cybersecurity Why cybersecurity focus is increasing | 2:30 Attack frequency, sophistication, and regulations are converging. From theory to real threat | 03:54 Cyber risks now feel urgent and tangible. Why utilities are vulnerable | 04:27 Motive and opportunity have both increased significantly. Common cyber threats | 06:11 Ransomware, malware, and internal errors are rising. Internal exposure and USB threats | 08:30 Most attacks stem from user behavior. Smart tech and cloud challenges | 09:39 Cloud visibility helps, but control adds risk. Hybrid cloud in operations | 11:03 OT and IT integration brings complexity. Major challenges for utilities | 12:52 Training, budget, and expertise shortages hinder progress. Bridging the cybersecurity gap | 14:45 Utilities struggle between priorities and capabilities. Start with the basics | 15:39 Asset inventory is the first critical step. Budgeting and investment strategy | 16:57 Risk-based prioritization is key to progress. Cybersecurity as part of CapEx | 17:49 Build-in is cheaper than bolt-on. Creating a cybersecurity culture | 20:06 Start early, especially at small utilities. Cybersecurity as public safety | 21:41 Protecting infrastructure equals protecting people. Futureproofing with AI awareness | 22:29 AI is here, ready or not. AI is a new dependency | 24:32 Utilities must manage unseen AI risks. Digital transformation needs security | 25:56 Fast progress requires strong cybersecurity foundations. Cybersecurity as car safety analgogy | 26:31 Comparing cybersecurity to the brakes, mirrors, and seatbelt in a car. Built-in beats bolt-on | 27:33 Retrofit cybersecurity is costly and risky. Closing thoughts & key takeaway | 28:38 Cybersecurity is no longer optional—it's essential. Housekeeping- 29:20 Check out features on AI and CSO monitoring. Outro | 30:38 Resources: Use code WWD15 to get 15% off your attendee pass when you register at StormCon.com. Wastewater Digest YouTube channel WaterWorld July/August Issue Stormwater Solutions July/August Issue About the Podcast   Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts across the municipal water industry. New episodes of the podcast are released every other week. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.   Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com engaging with them on X @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media.     
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  • Recent floods, PFAS settlement payouts & Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

    Recent floods, PFAS settlement payouts & Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
    Jul 11 2025

    In this episode of Talking Under Water, we discuss industry news, including the recent floods in Texas, North Carolina and New Mexico, President Trump’s spending and tax bill, known as the Big Beautiful Bill and PFAS settlement payouts.

    Show Notes:  
    • What to know about the Texas and North Carolina floods
    • [USA Today] Who's to blame for Texas flooding tragedy? There is a lot of finger pointing.
    • [The Washington Post] Chantal floods North Carolina, now moving into Mid-Atlantic
    • [NBC News] 3 dead after historic flash flooding hits New Mexico town ravaged by wildfires
    • [Raleigh News & Observer] 6 lives lost to Chantal in central NC. Here’s what we know about them.
    • Every Mention of ‘water’ in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
    • More than $900 million awarded to clients from PFAS water contamination settlement
    Timestamps:  
    • Episode intro | 0:47 Hosts introduce themselves and today's main topics.
    • Texas flooding overview | 01:18 Co-host Katie Johns covers devastating flash floods across multiple states.
    • Camp Mystic tragedy | 01:45 Flooding near Guadalupe River causes more than 100 deaths, including campers and counselors from Camp Mystic.
    • Flood volume perspective | 02:36
    • Historical flood context | 03:23 Guadalupe River has flooded over a dozen times since 1978.
    • North Carolina flooding | 03:35 Tropical Storm Chantal drops two months' worth of rain in some areas.
    • New Mexico flooding | 04:26 Monsoons over wildfire burn scars cause deadly flash floods.
    • Big, Beautiful Bill | 05:32 Co-host Mandy Crispin discusses Trump's new spending and tax bill.
    • Water industry funding | 06:04 Details on source water and watershed funding.
    • Reclamation project funds | 07:11 $1B for expanding water storage and conveyance systems.
    • Indirect industry impacts | 07:44 Cuts to green energy; no water infrastructure funds.
    • PFAS settlement | 08:31 Co-host Bob Crossen covers 3M, DuPont PFAS legal settlement funds.
    • Future PFAS claims | 09:54 Legal options remain for more water/wastewater systems.
    • Housekeeping | 10:10 Call for nominations for Wastewater Digest’s Top Project awards; WaterWorld July/August issue available in print and online' StormCon 2025 promo and exclusive code

    * Timestamps were written with the assistance of artificial intelligence.

    Resources:
    • WWD Top Projects
    • WaterWorld July/August Issue
    • Use code WWD15 to get 15% off your StormCon attendee pass when you register at StormCon.com.

    About the Podcast  

    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts across the municipal water industry. New episodes of the podcast are released every other week. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.  

    Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com engaging with them on X @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media. 

     

     
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  • Talking Under Water: Electricity-based water purification

    Talking Under Water: Electricity-based water purification
    Jun 27 2025

    In 2025, a significant portion of the global population faces water scarcity. The UN World Water Development Report in 2024 estimated that 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. How does the water industry not only address this challenge, but how does it do so without affecting future generations, and what is the future of the water energy nexus?

    Show Notes:
    • Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 Best Innovation in Sustainability & Energy/Power Award
    • VVater
    Time Stamps:
    • Intro and summary | 00:00
    • How many people are without safe drinking water | 0:25
    • Gasts's Background | 1:48
    • What is the Faraday Reactor? How does it work? | 2:40
    • How are you scaling to meet the needs of industrial manufacturing and is it scalable to drinking water treatment plants? | 5:14
    • Does this work on PFAS? | 8:56
    • How is VVater positioned to compete with long established companies? | 9:46
    • What partnerships can be fostered between the water and energy sectors | 12:53
    Resources:
    • SWS Top Projects Nominations
    • WaterWorld Top Projects Nominations
    • Wastewater Digest Top Projects Nominations
    About the Podcast

    Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts across the municipal water industry. New episodes of the podcast are released every other week. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.  

    Contact the Talking Under Water podcast editors by emailing talkingunderwater@endeavorb2b.com engaging with them on X @TUWpodcast. Join the conversation by commenting or using the hashtag #talkingunderwaterpod on social media. 

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