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Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak

September 09, 2025 • Virginia Water Environment Association • Season 1 • Episode 50

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 engineering, contributions in teaching and research, and perspectives on the landscape of wastewater treatment.