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The Straight Flush
A podcast by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) focusing on Virginia wastewater and stormwater trends, initiatives, and individual's contributions to our industry.
Episodes
56 episodes
Ep. 56 - The Flow Forward Series: Mentorship in Motion (Part 2 of 2)
This episode wraps up a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus group.In this...
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Ep. 55 - The Flow Forward Series: The Spark of Mentorship (Part 1 of 2)
This episode kicks off a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus group.In thi...
Ep. 54 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Contractor's Perspective (Part 3 of 3)
This episode rounds out our three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative pathway to project delivery.
Ep. 53 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Engineer's Perspective (Part 2 of 3)
This episode continues our three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative pathway to project delivery....
Ep. 52 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Owner's Perspective (Part 1 of 3)
This episode kicks off a three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative pathway to project delivery.
Ep. 51 - Evaluation of PFAS Effects on Biosolids Production and Disposal
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.
Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak
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 engineer...
Ep. 49 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Regulatory Route
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 regul...
Ep. 48 - The Ripple Effect: Leadership in Water
Our guest host Becky Currall (HRSD) moderates a discussion on the joint Leadership Academy Committee, its origin, program, and long-term benefits for emerging leaders in the water industry. Guests for this discussion include Karlyn Owens (James...
Ep. 47 - Women Impacting Water Series: Education and Communication
We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they speak with Sarah Baumgardner and Laura Schirmer (both with Western Virginia Water Authority) to learn more about their passion...
Ep. 46 - Career Pipeline Series: Giving Back (Part 6 of 6)
We wrap-up the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the minds...
Ep. 45 - Career Pipeline Series: Mentorship as the Strongest Connection (Part 5 of 6)
We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mind...
Ep. 44 - Career Pipeline Series: Recycle Flow - Returning to School from Industry (Part 4 of 6)
We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mind...
Ep. 43 - Career Pipeline Series: Impressing on Students the Value in Water (Part 3 of 6)
We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mind...
Ep. 42 - Career Pipeline Series: Infiltration of Young Professionals (Part 2 of 6)
We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mind...
Ep. 41 - Career Pipeline Series: Dipping Your Toes In (Part 1 of 6)
This episode kicks off the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek in...
Ep. 40 - 2024 WEF Updates and Initiatives
VWEA's WEF Delegate Felicia Glapion (AlexRenew) catches up with WEF's current president Howard Carter (City of Saco Water Resource Recovery Department) to discuss WEF's current priorities, and the importance of telling your "water story."
Ep. 39 - Digital Solutions in Wastewater
Our guest host Katya Bilyk (Hazen) facilitates a review and discussion of trends and potential futures of digital tools in wastewater treatment with guests Jeff Sparks (HRSD) and Bruce Johnson (Jacobs).
Ep. 38 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Kim-istry Behind the Process
We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove and Adrianna Dimperio as they sit down with Kim Stubbs to learn more about her career path and passion for connecting people.
Ep. 37 - Women Impacting Water Series: Networking Know-How
We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove and Adrianna Dimperio as they chat with Kathy Rabalais on her leadership approach as the Executive Director of the Virginia Water Environment Association.
Ep. 36 - Legacy Series: A Lifetime of Learning with Bob Forgione
The Straight Flush's Legacy Series continue's with Nina Andgren (Upper Occoquan Service Authority) chatting with Bob Forgione to reflect on his years of engineering excellence from New York to Virginia.
Ep. 35 - Intangible Benefits of Collaborative Delivery Series: The Engineer's Perspective (Part 3 of 3)
This episode concludes our three-part series reviewing the intangible benefits of collaborative delivery. In this episode, our series host Jim Good (Jacobs) sits down with Paul Delphos (Burns and McDonnell) and Bill M'Coy (HDR) to discuss the t...
Ep. 34 - Intangible Benefits of Collaborative Delivery Series: The Contractor's Perspective (Part 2 of 3)
This episode continues our three-part series reviewing the intangible benefits of collaborative delivery. In this episode, our series host Jim Good (Jacobs) sits down with Alan Parent (PC Construction) and Alex Hango (PC Construction) to discus...
Ep. 33 - Intangible Benefits of Collaborative Delivery Series: The Owner's Perspective (Part 1 of 3)
This episode kicks off a three-part series reviewing the intangible benefits of collaborative delivery. In this episode, our series host Jim Good (Jacobs) sits down with Kristina McGee (American Water) to discuss the the owners perspectives on ...
Ep. 32 - Operations Series: Operations Challenge and What it Can Do for You!
We continue The Straight Flush's Operations Series with a special episode focusing on VWEA/WEF's Operations Challenge! This episode has host Stacie Crandall (HRSD) hosting a discussion with Tim Scott (HRSD), Lacy Burnette (Western Virginia Wate...