The Water Drop
Welcome to The Water Drop, a podcast dedicated to all things water. Water is one of the earth’s most precious resources and virtually everything on our planet relies on it. Here at Padre Dam Municipal Water District, we have a wealth of knowledge to share. We’re going to dive into water saving tips and tricks, and speak to our in-house industry experts and beyond, about sustainability, trends and the future of water.
Episodes
13 episodes
What's New at Santee Lakes
We have Shawna Fakhouri back on the podcast.She’s the Park and Recreation Operations Administrator at Santee Lakes.This time we are talking about what’s new at the park including how Park and Recreation Month is being celebrated w...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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14:13
Testing our Water: The Importance of Lab Staff
This episode will provide you with a closer look into the important work of Padre Dam's laboratory staff.We will hear from Padre Dam's Lab Supervisor, Phil Stevens and QA/QC Specialist, Melissa Marques.They delve into the differen...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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20:23
Padre Dam’s Engineers Talk Projects and Passion
Padre Dam’s Director of Planning and Engineering, Lewis Clapp and Padre Dam's Engineering Manager, Michael Hindle are on the mic. Lewis and Michael have years of experience in engineering and they are true experts in the field. They...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:39
Wildlife Rescues: Getting to Know the Boots on the Ground at Santee Lakes
Whether it's a stranded baby bunny or a bird caught in fishing line, wildlife rescues happen from time to time at Santee Lakes. Today we're chatting with Lake Maintenance Program Lead, Ray Bach who is well known for helping hundreds of animals ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:52
Winter Season at Santee Lakes
In this episode, we talk about what’s new at Santee Lakes for the winter season. Park and Recreation Operations Administrator, Shawna Fakhouri talks about stocking the lakes, camping including how to score a discount if you’re a local, and so m...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:00
Protecting Your Plumbing This Holiday Season
With the holidays around the corner, we're talking all things sewer pipelines in this episode. Padre Dam's Construction and Maintenance Crew Supervisor, Daniel Lockart explains what shouldn't go down the drain, the robotic cameras that are used...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:38
Landing a Job in the Water Industry
Are you looking to switch careers? Are you just entering into the workforce? Padre Dam's Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, Lisa Sorce is on the podcast to talk about careers in the water industry. She delves into op...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:01
Water Saving Rebates
Looking to revamp your yard or replace your toilet? Padre Dam's Communications Coordinator Emma Shea is on the podcast to share some helpful tips on how to save money on your next project!
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:56
The Summer Season at Santee Lakes
Do you enjoy fishing and being outdoors? Santee Lakes in East San Diego County is a popular spot for locals and visitors to enjoy nature and the park's seven lakes. We talk with Cory Kading, the Director of Park and Recreation about what's in s...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:37
Protecting Wildlife at Construction Sites
Ever wonder how wild animals are protected during construction projects? In this episode, we speak with Biologist, Katie Duffield of Helix Environmental Planning about this topic. She sheds light on her role with the East County Advanced Water ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:20
It's Not Wastewater Coming Straight to Your Tap
East San Diego County's water reuse project is under construction. The Director of the East County Advanced Water Purification Program, Mark Niemiec covers the benefits of the project and how it came to be. He also answers some social med...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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21:56
