In this month’s episode of Talking Under Water, hosts Katie Johns and Bob Crossen talk about a new documentary, “FLINT,” that will be released on Friday, April 29. Additionally, they discuss an EPA memo regarding accelerating nutrient pollution reductions.

Finally, the interview this month is with Maria Lehman, president-elect of the American Society of Civil Engineers and director of US Infrastructure for GHD. Johns talked with Maria about regulations, including the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act, PFAS, lead service line replacement and more.

Timestamps:

• Cold open | 0:00
• Host introduction | 0:57
• Episode summary | 1:09
• FLINT documentary analysis | 1:42
• EPA Nutrient Pollution Reduction Memo | 5:35
• Interview with Maria Lehman begins | 7:28
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law impacts on the water industry | 7:57
• How the ASCE Report Card influences the infrastructure bill | 9:05
• Next steps for utilities, engineers, etc. for BIL funding | 11:14
• Lead service line replacements | 13:44
• Obstacles the water industry must overcome despite the funding | 17:40
• How to advance water equity | 19:50
• PFAS in water and wastewater | 20:55
• Sustainability and technology advancements | 23:31
• Recruitment, retention and the future of the water workforce | 27:09
• Final thoughts | 30:26
• Housekeeping | 31:43