SEASON 4, EPISODE 1

Emerging Water Technologies Symposium Preview - The Nexus Between Sustainability and Safety: Avoiding Unintended Consequences

The EWTS provides a unique opportunity to meet well-known experts from across the globe. Participants are able to discover ideas and approaches about emerging technologies that benefit drinking water and wastewater systems, improve efficiency, and preserve public health. Of particular interest is how these new technologies help cope with drought, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to overall water sustainability.

 This year’s theme will focus on the nexus between sustainability and safety, and avoiding unintended consequences of each. Together, we’ll look to find solutions to our 21st Century water challenges.

Hidden Heroes of Water Conservation: How Plumbing Fixtures Are Saving Trillions of Gallons

12 March 2025

Water is one of our most precious resources, yet we waste billions of gallons every year—often without even realizing it. But what if the biggest solution wasn’t flashy new technology, but something as simple as the toilet, showerhead, or faucet in your home? In this episode of The Authority Podcast: Plumbing Mechanical, host Christophe Lohr welcomes back Kerry Stackpole, CEO & Executive Director of Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), for a powerful conversation about how everyday plumbing fixtures are already making a massive impact in the fight for water conservation. Thanks to the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense program, these unsung heroes have saved an astonishing 8.7 trillion gallons of water—enough to sustain millions of families. But there’s still so much more to do.

Ensuring Water Quality & Safety: ASSE 12000 Series Certifications and Their Importance

27 February 2025

In this episode, host Christoph Lohr speaks with Kurt Steenhoek, International Representative of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, to discuss a critical issue—water quality. 💧 How do we ensure safe drinking water in hospitals, nursing homes, and public buildings? 💧 What lessons can we learn from the Flint water crisis and the rise of Legionella outbreaks? 💧 Why are certified plumbing professionals essential in protecting public health? Kurt unpacks the ASSE 12060 series certifications, the industry’s gold standard for ensuring clean, safe water in critical facilities. Learn why training, certification, and proper implementation are key to safeguarding our water supply. Hit PLAY now and join us in the fight for safer water and healthier buildings!

Plumbing Smarter: Cutting Costs, Saving Water and Changing Lives

12 February 2025

What if a simple shift in plumbing design could save thousands of dollars, deliver hot water faster, and make homes more affordable—all while conserving precious resources? In this must-listen episode, host Christoph Lohr sits down with industry trailblazers Robert Campbell Sr. and Amanda Johnson from Villara to reveal how they’re revolutionizing homebuilding with the IAPMO Water Demand Calculator.

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