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The Drop

Eastern Municipal Water District

The Drop by Eastern Municipal Water District is a weekly podcast that explores the way water plays a role in our everyday lives, how water related issues impact our communities and why water is, arguably, one of the hottest topics in our world today.

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00:19:10

The Work Behind Workforce Development

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2023/03/30

Think about your dream career when you were a kid. Was it to be a water or wastewater operator? What about an electrician or engineer? Maybe not, but those are key careers in the water, wastewater and recycled water industry. Our workforce is evolving and we're working to meet that evolution through a variety of programs and partnerships. This week, we take a look at building awareness of careers in the water industry through the lens of a former intern and EMWD staff that are working to implement

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00:24:37

What's in a Drop of Water?

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2023/03/23

What's in a drop of water? We're exploring just that. How does EMWD treat water to ensure safe, reliable and quality tap water service to our community.

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00:27:31

Beyond the Cone in the Street

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2023/03/09

Lane closures. Traffic. Noise. Those are usually things we associate with cones in the road and construction projects but each EMWD project serves a purpose to better provide service to the community. This week, we drill down into one of EMWD's largest projects, the Perris North Basin Groundwater Contamination Prevention and Remediation Program, and discuss why it is so critical to our region.

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00:28:36

Where Does It Go?

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2023/03/02

Out of sight, out of mind tends to be the name of the game when it comes to the water leaving your home but let's stop and consider it for a moment. What does happen to the wastewater that leaves your home? In this episode, we're joined by Ken Tagney, Director of Water Reclamation, to discuss wastewater, collections and water reclamation and the important role it plays in the health and safety of our communities.

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00:22:11

The Nuts and Bolts of Water Operations

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2023/02/23

We flip on the taps and turn on faucets every day without a thought but how is it that water is made immediately available to your home or business? This week we chat with John Dotinga, Director of Water Operations, on the basics of moving water throughout our 558-square mile service area and the team that works 24/7/365 to make sure our community has access to clean, reliable and quality water service.

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00:14:59

ARPA at the Local Level

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2023/02/09

You hear about it and read about it but what is the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and what impact does this large piece of federal legislation have here at the local level? This week we're discussing all things ARPA and local infrastructure projects.

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00:29:25

Don't Be Salty - EMWD's Desalination Program

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2023/02/02

No need to be salty - our groundwater isn't! This week we're joined by Water Operations Manager, Phil Lancaster, to discuss our groundwater desalination program. We're digging into why an inland agency has a desalination program, how our desalters work and where all the salt goes.

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00:36:06

The Water Cycle - Purified Water Replenishment

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2023/01/19

EMWD's Purified Water Replenishment Project is the next frontier of water supply for our community. This highly anticipated project seems complex but truly uses nature's best tools. In this episode, we explore why we're embarking on this kind of project, where we are in the planning and how it plays a bigger role in EMWD's efforts to maintain local water supplies.

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00:29:30

Recycled Water

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2023/01/13

Recycled water. What is it and why is it so important to our water future? Join us as we chat with Assistant General Manager of Operations and Maintenance, Matt Melendrez, about EMWD's recycled water program and how we're able to use every drop twice.

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00:31:49

The Colorado River

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2022/12/09

We're going behind the headlines of discovered boats and receding waters and tackling the Colorado River. Why is the Colorado River dominating the news, who are the millions of people it serves and why isn't the same river it was 100 years ago?

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00:33:57

The "D" Word

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2022/12/05

Drought. How did we get here? What does it mean when we say we're in a drought and how do we mitigate it?

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00:24:03

Fats, Oils, Grease and Wipes - Oh my!

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2022/11/24

What do fats, oils, grease and "flushable" wipes all have in common? They clog your home's pipes and cause big issues in our sewer collection system. Join us as we discuss how to be sewer smart and why we talk about keeping our sewers healthy so often.

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00:29:24

State of Affairs

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2022/11/17

A look at EMWD's legislative program and the top initiatives we are currently working on as well as what's to come for water at the state and federal levels.

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00:31:28

Water 101

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2022/11/10

In this pilot episode, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD)'s General Manager, Joe Mouawad discusses the basics of EMWD's services and why talking about water and keeping it front of mind is so important.

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00:00:34

Introducing The Drop

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2022/10/11

Introducing The Drop, a podcast from Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD). In every episode, EMWD staff will dive into water related topics and how they impact our daily lives. Join us as we explore what's in a a drop of water.

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