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The Straight Flush

The Straight Flush

Written by: Virginia Water Environment Association
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A podcast by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) focusing on Virginia wastewater and stormwater trends, initiatives, and individual's contributions to our industry.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 51 - Evaluation of PFAS Effects on Biosolids Production and Disposal

    Ep. 51 - Evaluation of PFAS Effects on Biosolids Production and Disposal
    Jan 13 2026

    Our guest host Matt Van Horne (Hazen) sits down with Jordan Combs (Maury Service Authority) to review the utility's journey through PFAS quantification, action plan development, and communication with public stakeholders.
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    41 mins
  • Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak

    Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak
    Sep 9 2025

    This special 50th episode of The Straight Flush has our guest hosts Chris Wilson (HRSD) and Evan Bowles (Hazen) sitting down with Dr. John Novak (Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech) to discuss his history in the field of environmental engineering, contributions in teaching and research, and perspectives on the landscape of wastewater treatment.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep. 49 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Regulatory Route

    Ep. 49 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Regulatory Route
    Jun 24 2025

    We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they sit down with Marcia Degen (Degen Environmental) and Karri Atwood (Virginia Forever) to discuss their path in Virginia's regulatory field and how it shaped the next phases of their water careers.
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    52 mins
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