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Make It Clear: Why You Can"t Just Flush and Forget

Every two weeks, we"ll bring you new episodes of “Make It Clear” that cover timely and relevant topics in the water and wastewater industries. Our guests will also provide their unique insights as we discuss the world’s most precious resource.While our content is mainly geared toward water and wastewater professionals, we welcome everyone who’d like to listen.

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39:16

Starting the Next Chapter: Saying Farewell to Terry...

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2025/04/29

Send us a text In this heartwarming episode, Angela talks with her father, Terry Bounds, about his impending retirement. As one of the cofounders of Orenco Systems, Terry shares his memories of growing the company going back more than 40 years. They reminisce about the good times, the hard choices, and the friends made along the way. Despite his retirement, Terry’s impact on the company and the wastewater industry will be felt for many years to come. If you have comments or questions ab...

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21:16

A Third-Party Solution to Infrastructure Obstacles:...

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2025/04/15

Send us a text Sometimes, old solutions can be used in new ways to solve problems. Population growth and expanding infrastructure can be big problems for many small communities. In this episode, we talk with Alex Gamota, cofounder and CEO of 3PO Networks, a company that plays a pivotal role in bringing sewer and fiber optics to small communities that face infrastructure challenges. He shares how 3PO Networks has helped communities find solutions by breaking through obstacles to growth that co...

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29:45

Sustainability and Solutions: An Interview with Lynn...

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2025/04/01

Send us a text In this conversation, Lynn Broaddus discusses her extensive experience in the water industry, focusing on the critical connections between water, energy, and climate change. She emphasizes the importance of water sustainability and the need for innovative solutions to address water scarcity and pollution. Lynn highlights the invisibility of water as a significant challenge and shares insights on rainwater harvesting and community projects aimed at improving water management. Th...

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23:36

Distributed Water Infrastructure: An Interview with...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text In this conversation, Angela and her brother, Tristan Bounds, discuss distributed water infrastructure (DWI) and the focus of WEF's Distributed Water Infrastructure Task Force on improving water management systems. They explore the definitions of distributed infrastructure, the synergistic roles involved in DWI, future focus areas, pathways for innovation, and the next steps for the task force as it integrates with the small systems community. If you have comments or ques...

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23:20

Of Leadership and Legacy: Saying Farewell to Jeff Ball

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2025/03/04

Send us a text In this heartfelt podcast episode, Angela and Jeff reflect on Jeff's long career at Orenco, discussing the changes brought about by the company's ownership transition and Jeff's impending retirement. They share memorable experiences, the challenges faced during economic downturns, and the emotional impact of selling the company. The conversation highlights the importance of leadership, teamwork, and the values that have shaped the company culture over the years. Jeff expresses ...

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17:56

PFAS is a Real Concern - An Interview with Adam Link

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2025/02/18

Send us a text In this conversation with Adam Link of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), we discuss the ongoing issues surrounding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in California, the role of CASA, and the importance of public awareness and individual actions in addressing environmental challenges. We also explore California's regulatory approach to PFAS, the significance of recycled water, and the need for community engagement in wastewater management. I...

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20:38

Discussing a Holistic Approach to Water and...

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2025/02/04

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Bob Rubin discusses the importance of a holistic approach to water management, emphasizing the need to consider all sources of water and the significance of (and innovative solutions for) contaminants like PFAS. He highlights the necessity for research and education in the field, as well as the importance of attracting younger generations to water management careers. The discussion also touches on the concept of a spherical economy in water management,...

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17:50

Distributed Water Infrastructure: An Interview with...

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2025/01/21

Send us a textIn this episode, Angela and Shawn talk with Tristian Bounds, a cochair of WEF's Distributed Water Infrastructure Task Force, who recently presented a paper on the subject at WEFTEC. The conversation covers the goals of the task force, the importance of clear definitions in the industry, various roles within distributed infrastructure, and its associated benefits and challenges. With a focus on resilience, accessibility, and regulatory acceptance, the paper is titled "Distributed...

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13:41

Funding Innovative Solutions: An Interview with Dr....

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2025/01/07

Send us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Reshmina William of ISLE Utilities discusses the Trial Reservoir Program, a unique initiative designed to de-risk piloting and trials for water and wastewater innovation technologies. The program supports vendors and end users by providing a revolving loan fund that absorbs the costs of unsuccessful trials. Dr. William highlights the global impact of the program, including specific reservoirs for minority-led utilities and disadvantaged communities. She...

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14:41

Talking About Blackwater and Greywater

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2024/12/24

Send us a textIn this conversation, Angela and Shawn discuss the differences between blackwater and greywater. They explain that blackwater comes from toilets, sinks with garbage disposals, and dishwashers, while greywater comes from sinks, showers, and washing machines. They talk about the various ways to treat and reuse greywater, including filtration, sedimentation, biological treatment, and disinfection. They also highlight the environmental impacts of separating blackwater and greywater,...

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9:45

The WEFTEC Interviews #3 - Adam Link and Alex Gamota

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2024/12/10

Send us a textDuring our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends and what obstacles they see coming on the road ahead.In this episode, our guests are Adam Link, Executive Director of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), and Alex Gamota, cofounder and CEO of Third-Party Owner (3PO) ...

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The WEFTEC Interviews #2 - Dr. Bob Rubin and Dr....

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2024/11/26

Send us a textDuring our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends and what obstacles they see coming on the road ahead.Our guests in this episode are Dr. Bob Rubin, Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University, and Dr. Reshmina William, Project and Trial Manager at ISLE Utilities. Please n...

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17:47

The WEFTEC Interviews #1 - Stuart Coleman and Dr....

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2024/11/12

Send us a textDuring our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends and what obstacles they see coming on the road ahead. Our guests in this episode are Stuart Coleman, the Executive Director and cofounder of Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations (WAI) in Hawaii, and Dr. Peter Fiske, the Executiv...

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12:07

The Dealer Spotlight: Dialynas

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2024/10/29

Send us a textIn this episode, Angela talks with Manolis Dialynas, our Orenco dealer and distributor in Greece, as he discusses his company's focus on water and wastewater engineering. He shares how he got into the wastewater industry and emphasizes the importance of trust in building relationships with customers. Manolis highlights his favorite project, Palaiochora, which is the largest AdvanTex system in the world. He also discusses the European market and predicts that reclaimed wastewater...

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29:55

Wastewater in Hawaii

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2024/10/15

Send us a textHawaii is facing a major wastewater challenge, with 83,000 cesspools discharging 52 million gallons of raw wastewater into the ocean every day. This is causing significant damage to the marine environment, including coral reefs. The state has set a goal to close all cesspools by 2050, but progress has been slow. The estimated cost to eliminate all cesspools is around $2 billion, but this number is likely to increase. The existing wastewater infrastructure in Hawaii is also in po...

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15:17

The Impact of Failing Septic Systems

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2024/10/01

Send us a textIn this conversation, Angela and I discuss the true impacts of failing onsite septic systems. We'll explore the reasons why septic systems may fail, including excessive water use, poor maintenance, and poor design and installation. We also highlight the signs of a failing septic system, such as backups, slow drains, and odors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues to protect groundwater and the environment and the need for regular maintenance and ...

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7:15

WEFTEC 2024

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2024/09/23

Send us a textWe're going to WEFTEC! Make your way to booth #2301 and come talk to our experts. We would love to talk with you about your projects, answer your questions, and show you how our products can provide the solutions you're looking for.Angela and I will both be there to talk with you.Who know...you might even end up helping us record a segment for our podcast!Join us October 7-9 in New Orleans!If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this li...

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11:52

Wastewater in the News

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2024/09/17

Send us a textIn this conversation, Angela and I discuss various news topics related to the wastewater industry. We cover articles on wastewater surveillance for pathogens, flood risks in coastal cities, and water reuse and recycling. The conversation highlights the importance of monitoring and predicting disease outbreaks through wastewater surveillance, the impact of aging infrastructure and rising sea levels on flood risks, and the benefits of water reuse and recycling in reducing the burd...

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18:17

Working Internationally

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2024/05/30

Send us a Text Message.Cleaning up wastewater isn't just an issue we face here at home. There are many, many places around the world that would benefit from having cleaner groundwater. Our International team works with our dealers and partners around the globe participating in projects that will enhance the local ecosystems and keep communities safe from groundwater contamination. Join us as we talk with Brian, Holda, and David, about the things that make their jobs unique and how ...

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41:50

Get To Know Us: Garry-Lee Espinosa

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2024/05/21

Send us a Text Message.In this conversation, Senior Engineer, Garry-Lee Espinosa, shares his experiences and reflections on his 26 years at Orenco Systems. We talk about the changes he has witnessed in the company, from its early days as a small group to its current size. Garry-Lee also talks about the challenges of remote work and the importance of learning from colleagues. He shares his educational background and how he transitioned into engineering. We also discuss his favorite part of the...

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