This episode of The Water Online Show dives into the importance of safe drinking water and the role NSF plays in ensuring it. Hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling chat with Kyle Postmus, Global Senior Manager of the Drinking Water Treatment Unit Certification Program at NSF.

Key points of discussion include:

•Water quality concerns, highlighting public concerns about contaminants like lead, PFAS, microplastics, and emerging threats.
•NSF certification, ensuring that water filters and other products meet strict NSF standards and effectively remove contaminants.
•The importance of collaboration to address regional water quality issues and share knowledge about new technologies.
•Public health priority and the need for effective solutions during emergencies.

Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the shared responsibility of safeguarding public health. By working together and leveraging expertise from diverse sectors, the water industry can effectively address challenges and ensure access to clean and safe drinking water for all.

Travis Kennedy welcomes Yariv Abramovich from Atlantium Technologies to The Water Online Show for an insightful conversation about essential equipment. Yariv explains that being a supplier of essential equipment extends far beyond sales – it’s just as important to ensure you are also supplying performance. This means ensuring products are reliable, systems are sized correctly, and customers will never be stuck without essential spare parts.
Tune in to hear the rest of the conversation, where Travis and Yariv also touch on evaluating customers more efficiently, and what might be needed to face the global water crisis.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling discuss a groundbreaking pipeline project undertaken by Garney Construction. Joining the show to share insights into this ambitious endeavor are Jordan Carrier, Executive Vice President, and Matt McKinnon, Senior Project Manager, both from Garney Construction.

The project involved a record-setting horizontal directional drill (HDD) to install a 42-inch HDPE pipe over 5,700 linear feet, connecting two sides of the James River in Virginia. This feat pushed the boundaries of HDD technology and required meticulous planning, execution, and collaboration between various stakeholders.

Key discussion points include the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, the role of design-build delivery, the challenges posed (and overcome), and the benefits of water reuse to the region.