https://simplecast.com The Drop by Eastern Municipal Water District is a weekly podcast that explores the way water plays a role in our everyday lives, how water related issues impact our communities and why water is, arguably, one of the hottest topics in our world today. The Drop en Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:19:17 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:19:28 +0000 https://the-drop.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b1ff6b99-8845-4cc5-8450-e84282713df5/9bae5799-8776-4366-8c42-9dacbfb87339/3000x3000/the-drop-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-drop.simplecast.com episodic The Drop by Eastern Municipal Water District is a weekly podcast that explores the way water plays a role in our everyday lives, how water related issues impact our communities and why water is, arguably, one of the hottest topics in our world today. Eastern Municipal Water District false https://feeds.simplecast.com/JZ1bV8D2 groundwater, science, community, drought, geology, government, legislation, recycled water, special district, tap water, wastewater, water Eastern Municipal Water District finea@emwd.org 80202ea0-7a15-11f0-8836-9fcd9391a193 5ff5bf9c-59f2-4071-ae98-4d06483dec92 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:19:17 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/dcp-part-4-laS7hfFZ Delta Conveyance Project Part 4 - State Water Contractors Eastern Municipal Water District 00:46:40 In Part 4 of our Delta Conveyance Project series, we sit down with Jennifer Pierre, General Manager of the State Water Contractors, to discuss her candid perspective on the project and her organization’s role in this monumental effort. In Part 4 of our Delta Conveyance Project series, we sit down with Jennifer Pierre, General Manager of the State Water Contractors, to discuss her candid perspective on the project and her organization’s role in this monumental effort. false full 38 4 ec07e913-afaa-4c3f-99fe-3f1b0667424f Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/cal-fire-talks-defensible-space-fMy3JTCi Cal Fire Talks Defensible Space Eastern Municipal Water District 00:32:06 In this episode, we're joined by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Ryan Lubben and returning guest Jenna Shimmen, EMWD Director of Water Use Efficiency, for a panel discussion on defensible space, home hardening, and practical steps residents can take to help protect their homes from wildfire. In this episode, we're joined by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Ryan Lubben and returning guest Jenna Shimmen, EMWD Director of Water Use Efficiency, for a panel discussion on defensible space, home hardening, and practical steps residents can take to help protect their homes from wildfire. false full 37 4 78dd13ec-ed38-4e0b-b4ac-04d2a2c50f9f Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/recreation-through-recycled-water-p822_5qN Reimagining Recreation Through Recycled Water Eastern Municipal Water District 00:22:23 We’re joined by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District General Manager Dean Wetter to discuss our agencies’ joint efforts to expand recycled water infrastructure and how these initiatives are transforming local parks and recreation spaces. We’re joined by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District General Manager Dean Wetter to discuss our agencies’ joint efforts to expand recycled water infrastructure and how these initiatives are transforming local parks and recreation spaces. false full 36 4 05253734-5651-4e00-ba39-54157ea1d0d5 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/2025-year-in-review-_hneebJd 2025 Year in Review Eastern Municipal Water District 00:32:58 In this episode, we sit down with return guest, Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, to discuss the industry's legislative efforts in 2025, and what 2026 has in store. In this episode, we sit down with return guest, Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, to discuss the industry's legislative efforts in 2025, and what 2026 has in store. false full 35 3 ed9d47e6-d20f-40ba-b962-d46c0711a6bf Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/say-the-weird-thing-m3ieGCc7 Say the Weird Thing - Reaching Customers Before the Clog Eastern Municipal Water District 00:20:14 In this episode, we sit down with former Drop host and current EMWD Director of Public Affairs, Amanda Fine. We discuss EMWD's communications playbook surrounding FOG (fats, oils, and grease) awareness, and how we work to reach customers before the clog! In this episode, we sit down with former Drop host and current EMWD Director of Public Affairs, Amanda Fine. We discuss EMWD's communications playbook surrounding FOG (fats, oils, and grease) awareness, and how we work to reach customers before the clog! california drought, local government, utility, recycled water, tap water, public relations, communications, fog, government, california water, wastewater, public affairs, government marketing, southern california utility false full 34 3 d8c0104a-6e01-4650-9152-3a139aaf1722 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/emwd-bird-tours-L4Zma0YG Birds, bugs, and the beauty of Recycled Water Eastern Municipal Water District 00:23:04 In this episode of The Drop, we talk about the San Jacinto Wetlands, and how this natural water filtration ecosystem has become home to EMWD's public bird tours. In this episode of The Drop, we talk about the San Jacinto Wetlands, and how this natural water filtration ecosystem has become home to EMWD's public bird tours. false full 33 3 59669b7a-8e65-4746-8cf3-0b657734df13 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:30:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/building-safety-culture-in-the-workplace-wn22AcVp Building Safety Culture in the Workplace Eastern Municipal Water District 00:31:56 Join EMWD’s own Jon Moore and William Luna from EMWD's Safety, Risk, and Emergency Management team as they share how we build employee buy-in and engagement to strengthen our culture of safety. Join EMWD’s own Jon Moore and William Luna from EMWD's Safety, Risk, and Emergency Management team as they share how we build employee buy-in and engagement to strengthen our culture of safety. safety, recycled water, tap water, government, emwd, wastewater, eastern municipal water district, the drop false full 32 3 d111fdd9-7cbd-4d29-bd8a-d82d1e112c7e Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-task-force-with-sawpa-fIBMDeMf Inside the Basin Monitoring Task Force Eastern Municipal Water District 00:29:00 We sit down with Ian Achimore, Planning Department Manager/Senior Watershed Manager, with the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) to discuss the Basin Monitoring Task Force and how this group keeps a watchful eye on our local groundwater basins and quality. We sit down with Ian Achimore, Planning Department Manager/Senior Watershed Manager, with the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) to discuss the Basin Monitoring Task Force and how this group keeps a watchful eye on our local groundwater basins and quality. false full 31 3 c0303420-0fe9-4ae5-8ebe-c068bf220be2 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/tapping-into-talent-EwK6iYZX Tapping Into Talent: Educating Tomorrow’s Water Workforce Eastern Municipal Water District 00:36:17 In this episode of The Drop, we discuss EMWD's education program and the work we're doing with our school district partners to help educate and inspire our industry's future workforce. In this episode of The Drop, we discuss EMWD's education program and the work we're doing with our school district partners to help educate and inspire our industry's future workforce. false full 30 3 054c731d-21de-4101-ab01-719178c75660 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/dcp-concept-2-construction-4qgvv5Wg Delta Conveyance Project Part 3: From Concept to Construction Eastern Municipal Water District 00:46:56 We’re discussing recent developments surrounding the Delta Conveyance Project with Graham Brander, Executive Director of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA), as well as EMWD General Manager Joe Mouawad. We’re discussing recent developments surrounding the Delta Conveyance Project with Graham Brander, Executive Director of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA), as well as EMWD General Manager Joe Mouawad. false full 29 3 bc188136-28f4-4573-82cb-f5f703684e3a Thu, 29 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/pipes-planning-and-predictive-ai-1rpor7i5 Pipes, Planning, and Predictive AI Eastern Municipal Water District 00:19:34 In this episode, we sit down with EMWD Director of Maintenance Dave Brown to discuss how VODA, and their advanced AI system, is helping the water industry shift from reactive repairs to proactive planning. In this episode, we sit down with EMWD Director of Maintenance Dave Brown to discuss how VODA, and their advanced AI system, is helping the water industry shift from reactive repairs to proactive planning. false full 28 3 56ba9066-d17b-4b60-bbe7-c792feb84e57 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/connecting-the-pipes-BlnbT2kV Connecting the Pipes: The Perris Consolidation Story Eastern Municipal Water District 00:24:18 Consolidation! In this episode, we dive into EMWD’s recent acquisition of the City of Perris’ water and sewer systems. Hear from the team behind the transition as we explore the ins and outs of system consolidation, regional impacts, and the behind-the-scenes details that only an agency that’s been through it can truly explain. Consolidation! In this episode, we dive into EMWD’s recent acquisition of the City of Perris’ water and sewer systems. Hear from the team behind the transition as we explore the ins and outs of system consolidation, regional impacts, and the behind-the-scenes details that only an agency that’s been through it can truly explain. false full 27 3 bd70eb10-dba9-4afd-8395-0c56a6d4e45c Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:13:07 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/communicating-with-the-public-93dMpAEF Communicating with the Public Eastern Municipal Water District 00:27:33 In this episode, we explore the importance of clear, consistent, and transparent communication with the public. We share key insights and practical tips to help agency's build trust and effectively engage their audiences. In this episode, we explore the importance of clear, consistent, and transparent communication with the public. We share key insights and practical tips to help agency's build trust and effectively engage their audiences. false full 26 3 edad2284-9942-4ce2-aab0-bb1a54ccbb71 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:58:34 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/defensible-space-tzMO3q0C Smart Landscaping for Wildfire Protection: Firescaping & Defensible Space Eastern Municipal Water District 00:20:28 Wildfires are a year-round concern in Southern California, but your landscape can be your first line of defense. In this episode, we sit down with EMWD Director of Water Use Efficiency, Jenna Shimmin, to discuss defensible space—an essential strategy for designing a beautiful, fire-resistant yard. Learn how smart landscaping choices can help protect your home while conserving water and enhancing curb appeal. Wildfires are a year-round concern in Southern California, but your landscape can be your first line of defense. In this episode, we sit down with EMWD Director of Water Use Efficiency, Jenna Shimmin, to discuss defensible space—an essential strategy for designing a beautiful, fire-resistant yard. Learn how smart landscaping choices can help protect your home while conserving water and enhancing curb appeal. false full 25 3 2cd04820-4b5c-4fc6-8e39-dc437f5b49f2 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:05:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/arpa-2024-year-in-review-0jTnGtZl ARPA - 2024 Year in Review Eastern Municipal Water District 00:23:20 As we step into a new year, we're taking a look back at the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the important projects it continues to support at EMWD. In this episode, EMWD Senior Director of Engineering, Shaun Stone, joins us to break down the progress, benefits, and future of these critical infrastructure investments. As we step into a new year, we're taking a look back at the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the important projects it continues to support at EMWD. In this episode, EMWD Senior Director of Engineering, Shaun Stone, joins us to break down the progress, benefits, and future of these critical infrastructure investments. false full 24 3 37b2bc70-68f7-4f99-a8a9-e2c5d08f25a3 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:23:17 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/ca-state-water-project-part-2-T6KNq0D_ Delta Conveyance Project Part 2 - Why the World Should Care About the State Water Project Eastern Municipal Water District 00:25:51 In the second episode of our two-part series, we’re joined by Dr. David Sunding, Professor in the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley and a leading expert in environmental economics, to explore the pivotal role of California’s State Water Project. Together, we examine how this vital infrastructure supports sustainable water management and secures California’s economic future. In the second episode of our two-part series, we’re joined by Dr. David Sunding, Professor in the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley and a leading expert in environmental economics, to explore the pivotal role of California’s State Water Project. Together, we examine how this vital infrastructure supports sustainable water management and secures California’s economic future. false full 23 2 5121f5c3-fca3-47df-a161-736773ca92aa Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:23:06 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/ca-state-water-project-dTIgIine Delta Conveyance Project Part 1 - Why the World Should Care About the State Water Project Eastern Municipal Water District 00:50:06 In the first episode of this two-part series, we sit down with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources, to explore the past, present, and future of the State Water Project. Join us as we dive into the story of one of the nation’s most critical—and most vulnerable—pieces of infrastructure. In the first episode of this two-part series, we sit down with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources, to explore the past, present, and future of the State Water Project. Join us as we dive into the story of one of the nation’s most critical—and most vulnerable—pieces of infrastructure. false full 22 2 28c69189-f5b2-4ce6-a635-baa036079af5 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/california-state-legislation-and-its-impact-on-water-2ZzYCJGO California State Legislation and Its Impact on Water Eastern Municipal Water District 00:21:25 The September 30, 2024 deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto legislation is looming, and there are several bills and other pieces of legislation that EMWD is tracking. In this episode, we're joined by Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, Senior Policy and Government Affairs Manager, to discuss state legislation EMWD is tracking and its impact. The September 30, 2024 deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto legislation is looming, and there are several bills and other pieces of legislation that EMWD is tracking. In this episode, we're joined by Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, Senior Policy and Government Affairs Manager, to discuss state legislation EMWD is tracking and its impact. false full 21 2 d441713b-76a8-42e8-9080-b677c6101ef3 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:30:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/making-conservation-a-california-way-of-life-i0qW6ouo Making Conservation a California Way of Life Eastern Municipal Water District 00:31:05 The State of California is poised to adopt water use efficiency regulations surrounding the management of urban water use. This episode, we’re joined by Jenna Shimmin, Director of Water Use Efficiency, to discuss these regulations titled Making Conservation a California Way of Life and what they mean for us and for you. The State of California is poised to adopt water use efficiency regulations surrounding the management of urban water use. This episode, we’re joined by Jenna Shimmin, Director of Water Use Efficiency, to discuss these regulations titled Making Conservation a California Way of Life and what they mean for us and for you. false full 20 2 3ddc0cc9-e61f-473e-a638-4afcc41889ad Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/planning-for-the-future-z2Oc_pgL Planning for the Future Eastern Municipal Water District 00:36:36 EMWD's service area is only 43 percent built out and as we look towards our region's future, we need to be prepared to serve water, wastewater and recycled water service today AND tomorrow. So how do we do that? In this episode, Gordon Ng, Principle Engineer, discusses how we look towards the future to predict where water resources will be needed in our growing region. EMWD's service area is only 43 percent built out and as we look towards our region's future, we need to be prepared to serve water, wastewater and recycled water service today AND tomorrow. So how do we do that? In this episode, Gordon Ng, Principle Engineer, discusses how we look towards the future to predict where water resources will be needed in our growing region. false full 19 2 59ebf1d6-32da-439c-8e8a-a83536507fdc Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/forever-chemicals-Ywb36z0a Forever Chemicals Eastern Municipal Water District 00:20:20 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS are a collection of thousands of chemicals that are taking center stage in the world of water quality and regulation. In this episode, we are joined by EMWD’s Director of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, Anthony Budicin, to discuss what PFAS is, the regulations on PFAS as they stand today, what we can expect in the future, current legislation to help combat PFAS clean up and how water agencies have been left to solve an issue they had no role in creating. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS are a collection of thousands of chemicals that are taking center stage in the world of water quality and regulation. In this episode, we are joined by EMWD’s Director of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, Anthony Budicin, to discuss what PFAS is, the regulations on PFAS as they stand today, what we can expect in the future, current legislation to help combat PFAS clean up and how water agencies have been left to solve an issue they had no role in creating. false full 18 2 913d2711-a2f0-4d00-9c07-265dff95dc41 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/sites-reservoir-capturing-winter-runoff-FbnryDU0 Sites Reservoir: The Off-Stream Solution Eastern Municipal Water District 00:33:36 So, it rained. And while Californians love a good snowy mountain view on a sunny day, us water nerds can’t help but wonder… “what happens to all the snow when it melts?” In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Brown, Sites Project Authority Executive Director, to discuss Sites Reservoir. What is it? Where is it? What’s off stream? How will the reservoir capture winter runoff? And what’s its impact on California's water future? So, it rained. And while Californians love a good snowy mountain view on a sunny day, us water nerds can’t help but wonder… “what happens to all the snow when it melts?” In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Brown, Sites Project Authority Executive Director, to discuss Sites Reservoir. What is it? Where is it? What’s off stream? How will the reservoir capture winter runoff? And what’s its impact on California's water future? false full 17 2 9b699c71-1037-4f3b-a098-4b3909dad793 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/state-of-the-district-y6YPNJ4C State of the District Eastern Municipal Water District 00:35:48 We're back with season two of The Drop! To kick off this new season, we sit down with EMWD's General Manager, Joe Mouawad, to discuss some of the big highlights from 2023 and what we're looking towards in 2024. We're back with season two of The Drop! To kick off this new season, we sit down with EMWD's General Manager, Joe Mouawad, to discuss some of the big highlights from 2023 and what we're looking towards in 2024. water district, safety, recycled water, california, engineering, construction, emwd, california water, water, southern california, wastewater, eastern municipal water district false full 16 2 2aa053f5-2e56-4fdd-8686-c57c81ebc7c5 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/season-two-of-the-drop-P3h7CdcZ Season Two of The Drop Eastern Municipal Water District 00:00:34 The Drop returns with a new season in January 2024! This season we'll continue to explore the ever-changing landscape of water regionally, statewide and nationally. Catch us wherever you get your podcasts. The Drop returns with a new season in January 2024! This season we'll continue to explore the ever-changing landscape of water regionally, statewide and nationally. Catch us wherever you get your podcasts. false trailer 2 06a18555-5406-48e5-85b8-d7a1dbf008c0 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:32:27 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/the-work-behind-workforce-development-esa_SNVI The Work Behind Workforce Development Eastern Municipal Water District 00:19:10 Think about your dream career when you were a kid. Was it to be a water or wastewater operator? What about an electrician or engineer? Maybe not, but those are key careers in the water, wastewater and recycled water industry. Our workforce is evolving and we're working to meet that evolution through a variety of programs and partnerships. This week, we take a look at building awareness of careers in the water industry through the lens of a former intern and EMWD staff that are working to implement partnerships and support workforce development policy. Think about your dream career when you were a kid. Was it to be a water or wastewater operator? What about an electrician or engineer? Maybe not, but those are key careers in the water, wastewater and recycled water industry. Our workforce is evolving and we're working to meet that evolution through a variety of programs and partnerships. This week, we take a look at building awareness of careers in the water industry through the lens of a former intern and EMWD staff that are working to implement partnerships and support workforce development policy. internships, workforce development, recycled water, education, california, careers, workforce, california water, water, wastewater false full 15 1 fee737ba-3615-486a-823c-d0dfe8356ef1 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:56:33 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-in-a-drop-of-water-6ue7zD2a What's in a Drop of Water? Eastern Municipal Water District 00:24:37 What's in a drop of water? We're exploring just that. How does EMWD treat water to ensure safe, reliable and quality tap water service to our community. What's in a drop of water? We're exploring just that. How does EMWD treat water to ensure safe, reliable and quality tap water service to our community. pfoa, groundwater, microbiology, science, recycled water, tap water, ofas, emwd, water, wastewater, chemistry, biology, water quality false full 14 1 33b68bcb-242e-4fe0-bf06-182dec03f0db Thu, 9 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-the-cone-in-the-street-mXtVaOXS Beyond the Cone in the Street Eastern Municipal Water District 00:27:31 Lane closures. Traffic. Noise. Those are usually things we associate with cones in the road and construction projects but each EMWD project serves a purpose to better provide service to the community. This week, we drill down into one of EMWD's largest projects, the Perris North Basin Groundwater Contamination Prevention and Remediation Program, and discuss why it is so critical to our region. Lane closures. Traffic. Noise. Those are usually things we associate with cones in the road and construction projects but each EMWD project serves a purpose to better provide service to the community. This week, we drill down into one of EMWD's largest projects, the Perris North Basin Groundwater Contamination Prevention and Remediation Program, and discuss why it is so critical to our region. groundwater, california groundwater, water treatment, wells, infrastructure, riverside county, california, pipeline, emwd, california water, water, pipelines, water quality false full 12 1 c9c138f3-47b0-4ce2-853b-05aee696c2ee Thu, 2 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (water, wastewater, recycled water, water reclamation, sewer, collections, water operators, water treatment, health, safety) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/where-does-it-go-B_MS55Qg Where Does It Go? water, wastewater, recycled water, water reclamation, sewer, collections, water operators, water treatment, health, safety 00:28:36 Out of sight, out of mind tends to be the name of the game when it comes to the water leaving your home but let's stop and consider it for a moment. What does happen to the wastewater that leaves your home? In this episode, we're joined by Ken Tagney, Director of Water Reclamation, to discuss wastewater, collections and water reclamation and the important role it plays in the health and safety of our communities. Out of sight, out of mind tends to be the name of the game when it comes to the water leaving your home but let's stop and consider it for a moment. What does happen to the wastewater that leaves your home? In this episode, we're joined by Ken Tagney, Director of Water Reclamation, to discuss wastewater, collections and water reclamation and the important role it plays in the health and safety of our communities. false full 11 1 1c2a897d-558c-4799-a58d-2a3ba73ffe72 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-water-operations-1YpQd84p The Nuts and Bolts of Water Operations Eastern Municipal Water District 00:22:11 We flip on the taps and turn on faucets every day without a thought but how is it that water is made immediately available to your home or business? This week we chat with John Dotinga, Director of Water Operations, on the basics of moving water throughout our 558-square mile service area and the team that works 24/7/365 to make sure our community has access to clean, reliable and quality water service. We flip on the taps and turn on faucets every day without a thought but how is it that water is made immediately available to your home or business? This week we chat with John Dotinga, Director of Water Operations, on the basics of moving water throughout our 558-square mile service area and the team that works 24/7/365 to make sure our community has access to clean, reliable and quality water service. water treatment, pipe, california, potable, water operator, emwd, california water, water, pipelines, eastern municipal water district, scada, water operations, water quality false full 10 1 c5e683b5-3bcd-4824-98d8-58a629e03977 Thu, 9 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/arpa-at-the-local-level-19SB_3__ ARPA at the Local Level Eastern Municipal Water District 00:14:59 You hear about it and read about it but what is the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and what impact does this large piece of federal legislation have here at the local level? This week we're discussing all things ARPA and local infrastructure projects. You hear about it and read about it but what is the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and what impact does this large piece of federal legislation have here at the local level? This week we're discussing all things ARPA and local infrastructure projects. arpa, american rescue plan act, infrastructure, recycled water, funding, california, construction, emwd, california water, water, wastewater, eastern municipal water district false full 9 1 b99ba74e-ace5-4d30-ad0c-30fb4d209dfd Thu, 2 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-be-salty-emwds-desalination-program-4kIzMz3r Don't Be Salty - EMWD's Desalination Program Eastern Municipal Water District 00:29:25 No need to be salty - our groundwater isn't! This week we're joined by Water Operations Manager, Phil Lancaster, to discuss our groundwater desalination program. We're digging into why an inland agency has a desalination program, how our desalters work and where all the salt goes. No need to be salty - our groundwater isn't! This week we're joined by Water Operations Manager, Phil Lancaster, to discuss our groundwater desalination program. We're digging into why an inland agency has a desalination program, how our desalters work and where all the salt goes. groundwater, drought, desalination, salt, recycled water, california, reverse osmosis, emwd, water, wastewater, eastern municipal water district false full 8 1 e6a88567-7302-40cc-9f2f-88be070fcd83 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/the-water-cycle-wyx9Pq6U The Water Cycle - Purified Water Replenishment Eastern Municipal Water District 00:36:06 EMWD's Purified Water Replenishment Project is the next frontier of water supply for our community. This highly anticipated project seems complex but truly uses nature's best tools. In this episode, we explore why we're embarking on this kind of project, where we are in the planning and how it plays a bigger role in EMWD's efforts to maintain local water supplies. EMWD's Purified Water Replenishment Project is the next frontier of water supply for our community. This highly anticipated project seems complex but truly uses nature's best tools. In this episode, we explore why we're embarking on this kind of project, where we are in the planning and how it plays a bigger role in EMWD's efforts to maintain local water supplies. groundwater, reliability, potable water, drought, reuse, non-potable water, science, recycled water, california, water reuse, recharge, emwd, water, wastewater, eastern municipal water district, groundwater recharge false full 7 1 c4f294c7-cdc7-4a1d-9f51-2c481d9de536 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:15:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/recycled-water-Dwjw6pAr Recycled Water Eastern Municipal Water District 00:29:30 Recycled water. What is it and why is it so important to our water future? Join us as we chat with Assistant General Manager of Operations and Maintenance, Matt Melendrez, about EMWD's recycled water program and how we're able to use every drop twice. Recycled water. What is it and why is it so important to our water future? Join us as we chat with Assistant General Manager of Operations and Maintenance, Matt Melendrez, about EMWD's recycled water program and how we're able to use every drop twice. groundwater, agriculture, drought, science, recycled water, emwd, water, wastewater, planning false full 6 1 fd30689c-c1cc-42d5-837e-2adae321dff1 Fri, 9 Dec 2022 01:30:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/the-colorado-river-g5WIdaKD The Colorado River Eastern Municipal Water District 00:31:49 We're going behind the headlines of discovered boats and receding waters and tackling the Colorado River. Why is the Colorado River dominating the news, who are the millions of people it serves and why isn't the same river it was 100 years ago? We're going behind the headlines of discovered boats and receding waters and tackling the Colorado River. Why is the Colorado River dominating the news, who are the millions of people it serves and why isn't the same river it was 100 years ago? false full 5 1 a705cf8a-a4cd-4aab-b22d-e9d829106139 Mon, 5 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/the-d-word-VtkAV_hW The "D" Word Eastern Municipal Water District 00:33:57 Drought. How did we get here? What does it mean when we say we're in a drought and how do we mitigate it? Drought. How did we get here? What does it mean when we say we're in a drought and how do we mitigate it? california drought, conservation, drought, recycled water, california, engineering, emwd, california water, water, southern california, wastewater false full 4 1 76d37f78-943c-4b20-8d1e-6b6d47dd60cb Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/fats-oils-grease-and-wipes-oh-my-S3TbjS_T Fats, Oils, Grease and Wipes - Oh my! Eastern Municipal Water District 00:24:03 What do fats, oils, grease and "flushable" wipes all have in common? They clog your home's pipes and cause big issues in our sewer collection system. Join us as we discuss how to be sewer smart and why we talk about keeping our sewers healthy so often. What do fats, oils, grease and "flushable" wipes all have in common? They clog your home's pipes and cause big issues in our sewer collection system. Join us as we discuss how to be sewer smart and why we talk about keeping our sewers healthy so often. sewer, collections, science, engineering, sewer smart, emwd, water, wastewater false full 3 1 2a2f427b-a1e4-41ff-8547-eaf6bd8e5b32 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/state-of-affairs-HbqLv3QV State of Affairs Eastern Municipal Water District 00:29:24 A look at EMWD's legislative program and the top initiatives we are currently working on as well as what's to come for water at the state and federal levels. A look at EMWD's legislative program and the top initiatives we are currently working on as well as what's to come for water at the state and federal levels. recycled water, california, water policy, legislation, water, southern california, wastewater false full 2 1 9023476b-ded9-42ce-b652-c7ba9a53f223 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/water-101-QtSh2eNc Water 101 Eastern Municipal Water District 00:31:28 In this pilot episode, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD)'s General Manager, Joe Mouawad discusses the basics of EMWD's services and why talking about water and keeping it front of mind is so important. In this pilot episode, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD)'s General Manager, Joe Mouawad discusses the basics of EMWD's services and why talking about water and keeping it front of mind is so important. groundwater, engineer, utility, riverside county, science, recycled water, engineering, water, wastewater, riverside, hydrology false full 1 1 86509274-76bb-4f1b-a5c7-6ab6e4320cfa Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:04:21 +0000 finea@emwd.org (Eastern Municipal Water District) https://the-drop.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-the-drop-ray7JV20 Introducing The Drop Eastern Municipal Water District 00:00:34 Introducing The Drop, a podcast from Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD). In every episode, EMWD staff will dive into water related topics and how they impact our daily lives. Join us as we explore what's in a a drop of water. Introducing The Drop, a podcast from Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD). In every episode, EMWD staff will dive into water related topics and how they impact our daily lives. Join us as we explore what's in a a drop of water. groundwater, community, science, recycled water, california, water, wastewater false trailer 1