In this heartwarming episode, Angela talks with her father, Terry Bounds, about his impending retirement. As one of the cofounders of Orenco Systems, Terry shares his memories of growing the company going back more than 40 years. They reminisce...

Sometimes, old solutions can be used in new ways to solve problems. Population growth and expanding infrastructure can be big problems for many small communities. In this episode, we talk with Alex Gamota, cofounder and CEO of 3PO Networks, a c...

In this conversation, Lynn Broaddus discusses her extensive experience in the water industry, focusing on the critical connections between water, energy, and climate change. She emphasizes the importance of water sustainability and the need for...

In this conversation, Angela and her brother, Tristan Bounds, discuss distributed water infrastructure (DWI) and the focus of WEF's Distributed Water Infrastructure Task Force on improving water management systems. They explore the definitions ...

In this heartfelt podcast episode, Angela and Jeff reflect on Jeff's long career at Orenco, discussing the changes brought about by the company's ownership transition and Jeff's impending retirement. They share memorable experiences, the challe...

In this conversation with Adam Link of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), we discuss the ongoing issues surrounding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in California, the role of CASA, and the importance of public ...

In this conversation, Dr. Bob Rubin discusses the importance of a holistic approach to water management, emphasizing the need to consider all sources of water and the significance of (and innovative solutions for) contaminants like PFAS. He hig...

In this episode, Angela and Shawn talk with Tristian Bounds, a cochair of WEF's Distributed Water Infrastructure Task Force, who recently presented a paper on the subject at WEFTEC. The conversation covers the goals of the task force, the impor...

In this conversation, Dr. Reshmina William of ISLE Utilities discusses the Trial Reservoir Program, a unique initiative designed to de-risk piloting and trials for water and wastewater innovation technologies. The program supports vendors and e...

In this conversation, Angela and Shawn discuss the differences between blackwater and greywater. They explain that blackwater comes from toilets, sinks with garbage disposals, and dishwashers, while greywater comes from sinks, showers, and wash...

During our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends...

During our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends...

During our time at WEFTEC, we had the privilege of talking with several thought leaders and influencers in our industry. In this series, you'll hear from six individuals who sat down with us to share their insights into emerging industry trends...

In this episode, Angela talks with Manolis Dialynas, our Orenco dealer and distributor in Greece, as he discusses his company's focus on water and wastewater engineering. He shares how he got into the wastewater industry and emphasizes the impo...

Hawaii is facing a major wastewater challenge, with 83,000 cesspools discharging 52 million gallons of raw wastewater into the ocean every day. This is causing significant damage to the marine environment, including coral reefs. The state has s...

In this conversation, Angela and Shawn discuss the true impacts of failing on-site septic systems. We explore the reasons why septic systems may fail, including excessive water use, poor maintenance, and poor design and installation. We also hi...

In this conversation, Angela and Shawn discuss various news topics related to the wastewater industry. We cover articles on wastewater surveillance for pathogens, flood risks in coastal cities, and water reuse and recycling. The conversation hi...

Cleaning up wastewater isn't just an issue we face here at home. There are many places around the world that would benefit from having cleaner groundwater. Our international team works with our dealers and partners around the globe to participa...

In this conversation, Senior Engineer, Garry-Lee Espinosa, shares his experiences and reflections on his 26 years at Orenco Systems. We talk about the changes he has witnessed in the company, from its early days as a small group to its current ...

In this episode, we talk with Catherine Kirkland, an engineer at Orenco, to learn about her experiences in the wastewater industry. Catherine shares her background and education, as well as her role as a regional sales engineer. She tells us ab...

In this conversation, Mike Saunders shares his journey in the water and wastewater industry. He discusses how he entered the industry and the challenges he faced, including turning around a failed septic to sewer program. Mike also talks ab...

In this episode, we discuss vacation homes and short-term rentals with Cory Lyon, and Aaron Yates. Cory and Aaron define vacation homes and highlight the trend of people frequently renting out their properties. The conversation explores the var...

Mike Saunders joins us for another engaging discussion. This time, the conversation explores the concept of aging infrastructure in the wastewater industry. It discusses the two main aspects of aging infrastructure: deteriorating functionality ...

In his book "Start With Why", author Simon Sinek talks about inspiration, and discovering your drive and passion for doing what inspires you. In a departure from our normal format, Angela and I take some time to talk about our own pers...

Looking for information regarding our industry can seem overwhelming. There are a lot of places out there that will provide you with information. Some of it is good, and some...not so good. Sometimes, finding reputable sources can be a challeng...