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The Authority Podcast: Plumbing and Mechanical

When talking about the built environment, we would do well to remember, "We shape our buildings, and afterwards, our buildings shape us." Therefore, on each episode, we'll discuss the latest trends from IAPMO in plumbing and mechanical safety, sustainability, and resiliency. Join our host, Christoph Lohr, to explore the ways we can make our buildings shape us for the better.

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

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

09 April 2024

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.

What is the Best Policy Approach to Implementing Water Recycling?

What is the Best Policy Approach to Implementing Water Recycling?

10 October 2023

On this episode, we'll be speaking with Pete Muñoz, EcoDistricts AP senior engineer and practice lead at Biohabitats, about how the state of Oregon successfully implemented water recycling policies to ensure sustainable water management for generations to come.

Putting Water Front and Center

Putting Water Front and Center

22 September 2023

On this episode, we'll be speaking with Tartakovsky about the convergence of technology, regulations, and innovative business models aimed at tackling water-related climate issues. We also discuss how to market plumbing, like marketing recycled water for beer!

Can Hospitals Safely Reuse Water?

Can Hospitals Safely Reuse Water?

15 September 2023

On this episode, we'll be speaking with Bob Salvatelli, director of Water Organization for NextEra Distributed Water, and Patricia Sinicropi, executive director of the WateReuse Association, about how hospital water reuse systems work, costs that hospitals need to consider up front for installation and ongoing maintenance, and what policymakers should consider for codes and standards governing hospital reuse.

What is the Best Policy Approach to Implementing Water Recycling? Lessons from Vancouver

What is the Best Policy Approach to Implementing Water Recycling? Lessons from Vancouver

08 September 2023

On this episode, we'll be speaking with Chris Radziminski, Development, Buildings & Licensing Building Policy Engineer for the city of Vancouver, BC, who will share how a water reuse system, along with correctly sizing system pipes, helped mitigate the impact of stormwater on the city’s combined sewer overflow infrastructure. This episode is sponsored by Epic Cleantec.

Can Shower Filters Prevent Legionella?

Can Shower Filters Prevent Legionella?

11 August 2023

Joining us for the second time, on this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Janet Stout, executive vice president and founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, who will discuss the threats of Legionella and what steps communities should consider in new home construction and remodeling.

How Filters Can Remove Lead from Drinking Water

How Filters Can Remove Lead from Drinking Water

04 August 2023

On this episode, we'll be speaking with Tina Donda, vice president of IAPMO R&T Water Systems, who will discuss the different types of point-of-use water filters that can reduce the amount of lead in drinking water and how they are regulated.

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