Make It Clear: Why You Can't Just Flush and Forget Orenco Systems

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we talk with Catherine Kirkland, an engineer at Orenco, to learn about her experiences in the wastewater industry. Catherine shares her background and education, as well as her role as a regional sales engineer. She tells us about her interest in the industry and her favorite part of the job, which is the social aspect and the opportunity to meet new people. Catherine also discusses her least favorite part of the job, repetitive office work. Finally, sh...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Angela and Shawn discuss the importance of recognizing World Water Day and the ongoing need for water conservation efforts. They highlight the repetitiveness of water conservation discussions and the necessity of having dedicated days to raise awareness. The theme of this year's World Water Day is 'Water for Peace,' focusing on water scarcity and lack of access to clean water. The conversation also includes alarming statistics on the number of people wi...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we discuss vacation homes and short-term rentals with Cory Lyon, and Aaron Yates. Cory and Aaron define vacation homes and highlight the trend of people frequently renting out their properties. The conversation explores the variations in vacation homes by region, including examples from California, the Midwest, and the Northeast. We also discuss the design considerations and best technology for short-term rentals which leads to the importance of mainten...

Send us a Text Message.Mike Saunders joins us for another engaging discussion. This time, the conversation explores the concept of aging infrastructure in the wastewater industry. It discusses the two main aspects of aging infrastructure: deteriorating functionality and becoming obsolete. The timeline for infrastructure to be considered aging varies, with some systems losing functionality as early as 10 years. Not surprisingly, the problem of aging infrastructure is significant, with tho...

Send us a Text Message.In his book "Start With Why", author Simon Sinek talks about inspiration, and discovering your drive and passion for doing what inspires you. In a departure from our normal format, Angela and I take some time to talk about our own personal "why". We talk about what drives us and inspires us to be a part of this industry and a part of Orenco Systems.What drives you? Do you have a passion for what you do? Do you know what your "why" is?If you have comments or qu...

Send us a Text Message.Looking for information regarding our industry can seem overwhelming. There are a lot of places out there that will provide you with information. Some of it is good, and some...not so good. Sometimes, finding reputable sources can be a challenge.To help you out, we have put together a brief list of websites, textbooks, tradeshows, and publications to get you started. If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discus...