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Tap Talk

Illinois State Water Survey

Everyone has a role to play in protecting public health. Tap Talk, the Drinking Water in Rural America Podcast, connects professionals across the drinking water community with ideas to extend and enhance our work.

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31:17

TT032 - Research for Water Equity (Part 1)

Tap Talk ·

2023/05/26

Research engineers like Kelsey Pieper get to work at the interface between knowledge discovery and real world application. In this first of two conversations with Dr. Pieper we explore some of the challenges of improving access to safe water, particularly for private well users. This episode highlights how both social understanding and real data are needed to design equitable solutions. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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27:17

TT031 - Funding Your Water Infrastructure Project

Tap Talk ·

2023/05/10

When Saco, Maine calculated the true cost of not updating their wastewater plant to accommodate the impacts of climate change, local government officials took action to secure the needed funding. Our conversation with Emily-Cole Prescott and Howard Carter includes the importance of communication and outreach in gaining support for the project. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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59:34

TT030 - Improving Safe Water Access for the Cherokee...

Tap Talk ·

2023/05/04

Tribal communities share many of the water issues experienced by public water systems and private well users across the US, but they also have some unique challenges. In this episode we're chatting with Billy Hix, a licensed water operator and registered sanitarian who works for the Cherokee Nation. Our conversation highlights the innovative solutions the Tribe is using to address safe water access as well as significant obstacles that remain. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find

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36:42

TT029 - The Power of Persistence

Tap Talk ·

2023/05/02

Tammy Helms has been a certified water operator for 27 years because she refused to be told 'no.' Today she also manages Alaska DEC's technical assistance program. In this episode you'll not only hear Tammy's story but other examples of persistence and resilience when it comes to protecting public health in rural Alaska. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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51:57

TT028 - Data and Details from an Effective Program

Tap Talk ·

2023/04/13

In this episode we're chatting with Frieda von Qualen from the Minnesota Department of Health. Our conversation features insights on running a successful outreach program, an upcoming Minnesota-focused private well forum, and the shift towards policy that Frieda's own work in the program has taken. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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44:28

TT027 - The Future of Operator Certification

Tap Talk ·

2023/04/11

In this episode we're chatting with Paul Bishop, president and CEO of Water Professionals International, about water and wastewater certification in a post-pandemic world. Our conversation includes ideas for the future as well as the shifts that will be needed to recruit new water professionals. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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40:40

TT026 - Focusing on the Customer

Tap Talk ·

2023/03/31

In this episode we're chatting with David Henrich, a water well contractor and industry advocate on the national stage. Our conversation includes Mr. Henrich's perspectives on customer knowledge, shifts in the industry and regulatory landscape, and the one thing that could make all the difference for public health. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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41:13

TT025 - Understanding Drought and Drinking Water

Tap Talk ·

2022/09/08

In this episode we're chatting with Molly Woloszyn, a Regional Drought Information Coordinator with NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System. You'll learn more about current drought issues in the Midwest and across the US as well as how water and health professionals can network with experts in this area. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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01:01:49

TT024 - Thinking Differently about Infrastructure

Tap Talk ·

2022/06/03

In this episode we're chatting with Heather Himmelberger, a professional engineer and director of the Southwest Environmental Finance Center. Our conversation features the role of the EFC network, why water systems shouldn't be intimidated by asset management, and her mixed feelings about infrastructure spending. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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38:25

TT023 - Environmental Justice, Water, and Public Health

Tap Talk ·

2022/05/16

In this episode we're chatting with Dr. Jackie MacDonald Gibson about her work at the intersection of environmental health and public policy. We focus on the disparities that private well users in disadvantaged communities face, even when there is a public water system in close proximity. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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45:48

TT022 - Best Practices in Webinar Training

Tap Talk ·

2022/05/06

Does hosting a webinar feel like a chore? In this episode we're chatting with our own Katie Buckley about the steps we take to produce a successful webinar program with The Private Well Class. We cover advance planning, running the event, and recommended best practices for follow-up. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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26:25

TT021 - Education and Funding Options for Well Owners

Tap Talk ·

2022/04/30

In this episode we're talking with Margaret Martens of the Water Systems Council and the Water Well Trust about the need for education, support, and funding for private well users in the US. You'll learn about recent changes that expand access to that funding as well as the breadth of resources available for free. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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47:13

TT020 - Community-centered Infrastructure Planning

Tap Talk ·

2022/04/21

How do we solve the most difficult water infrastructure problems? It requires a more nuanced approach to trust-building and a proactive perspective on the challenges still to come. In this episode we're chatting with CAPT David Harvey about what we can all learn about problem solving in rural communities from the Indian Health Service. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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49:28

TT019 - Water and Children's Health

Tap Talk ·

2022/04/14

Water is often only part of the healthcare conversation about children when there is a problem. Dr. Alan Woolf, as part of a larger network of pediatricians specializing in environmental health, hopes to change that. In this episode we discuss the simple and not-so-simple reasons that providers don't counsel patients on drinking water as well as potential next steps towards a consistent and proactive approach. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this

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37:49

TT018 - Creative Collaborations in Water (Part 2)

Tap Talk ·

2022/04/07

Local efforts are part of a much bigger story. In this episode we continue our conversation with our friends and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. The conversation features challenges facing the water sector, in the US and around the world, and how this team's work is creating solutions. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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50:06

TT017 - Creative Collaborations in Water (Part 1)

Tap Talk ·

2022/04/01

In this episode we're chatting with David Reckhow, Emily Kumpel, and Patrick Wittbold, colleagues and collaborators at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Their research, teaching, and service experiences related to small drinking water systems is the focus of our conversation, which will span two episodes. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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36:14

TT016 - Listening to People and Data

Tap Talk ·

2022/03/24

How can we help private well users if the data isn't accessible? In this episode we chat with Clare Pace about her work in California to understand issues related to private well data, safe water access, environmental justice, and outreach that's actually helpful. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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26:03

TT015 - Selecting Appropriate Water Treatment and...

Tap Talk ·

2022/03/17

How can professionals better assist homeowners with treatment decisions? In this episode we're chatting with Eric Yeggy of the Water Quality Association about the organization's code of ethics, considerations when selecting a provider, and the first thing every homeowner needs to do. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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35:30

TT014 - Building Civic Engagement in Rural Water Issues

Tap Talk ·

2022/03/10

Jerry Tinoco is passionate about his work in California for the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). In this episode we chat about the value of public service, connecting with community members to build trust, and the multiple hats technical assistance providers wear. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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47:39

TT013 - Water is an Economic Development Problem

Tap Talk ·

2022/03/02

One of our goals with this podcast is breaking down the silos of our work in water. In this episode, which kicks off Season 2, Nathan Ohle reflects on his experience leading RCAP, the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, for the past five years and the deeper water sector context he'll bring to his new position at the International Economic Development Council. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!

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