PFAS removal gets considerably more complicated once wastewater enters the equation. Carollo's Michelle Young joins The Water Online Show to discuss new Water Research Foundation research examining whether powdered activated carbon could give utilities a practical, cost-effective option for treating PFAS in wastewater effluent, and what the findings could mean for utilities weighing their next move.

Tune into the latest episode of The Water Online Show: On Location to check in with Travis Kennedy and Angela Godwin as they walk the show floor at WEFTEC 2026. Hosted in New Orleans, WEFTEC showcased the latest technologies and solutions available to the water industry. Travis and Angela go over not just the intriguing technologies they witnessed, but also the hot topics of conversation on the show floor, from cybersecurity to the circular water economy.

Navigating federal infrastructure funding feels like stepping into an alphabet soup of domestic content mandates. In this premiere episode of The Water Online Show, presented in collaboration with the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WEMA), industry experts demystify forced localization rules—explaining why these regulations are reshaping water infrastructure projects and how manufacturers and utilities can stay compliant.

What if water isn't a utility cost to be managed, but a strategic asset capable of driving productivity, profitability, and long-term business resilience? In this episode of The Water Online Show, Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling sit down with Ecolab Industry Fellow Dr. Geoff Townsend to explore why leading organizations are rethinking water's role in industrial operations. From the growing link between water security, energy performance, and business competitiveness to the promise of circular water strategies, digital decision-making, and advanced water management in sectors like semiconductors and data centers, Townsend makes a compelling case that the companies best positioned for the future will be those that recognize the full value of water. This conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers a forward-looking perspective on how water can become a powerful driver of operational success rather than just another line-item expense.

Why do so many groundbreaking water and wastewater solutions get stuck in "pilot purgatory"? In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling are joined by global innovation expert Sivan Zamir from Xylem Innovation Labs to unpack why the water sector’s biggest challenge isn't inventing new technology, but scaling it. Zamir highlights how early-stage ecosystem collaboration, risk-sharing, and solid data foundations allow risk-averse utilities to adopt artificial intelligence, flood prediction, and advanced water reuse tools without compromising reliability. By shifting the industry's mindset from simply managing waste to actively mining resources, sector leaders can bridge the commercialization gap and transform promising pilots into infrastructure-critical reality.

Is "digital transformation" in the water sector a genuine revolution, or is it mostly high-level marketing buzz? In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy and returning guest host Nadia Abboud welcome Bill Blank, Director of Global Marketing Communications for Badger Meter, to cut through the industry noise and get down to practical reality.

Together, they unpack why many water utilities feel paralyzed by massive tech overhauls, how to move from passive data collection to proactive decision-making, and what the future of water management actually looks like.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy is joined by Mike Sadar of Lovibond to demystify two critical specifications often listed on instrument spec sheets: Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantification (LOQ).

While these terms are frequently overlooked, understanding what they actually represent is essential for water treatment operators — especially when configuring process turbidimeters to prevent filter breakthrough and maintain strict regulatory compliance.

This episode of The Water Online Show: On Location captures the cutting-edge innovations and thought leadership defining the AWWA ACE 2026 conference. Hosts Travis Kennedy and Angela Godwin highlight the event’s central theme, "Water Heroes," celebrating the often-unsung workforce responsible for global public health, while diving into the technological turning points transforming the industry. Watch the full episode to learn more about game-changing AI advancements, and to find out Angela's show favorite for the year.