11 episodes

PhD students researching urban water systems discuss, explain, debate, and review the news and technology surrounding humans and our most vital resource. We'll be producing a monthly podcast to give our take on all things water-related in an accessible, fun way.

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    • 4.9 • 13 Ratings

PhD students researching urban water systems discuss, explain, debate, and review the news and technology surrounding humans and our most vital resource. We'll be producing a monthly podcast to give our take on all things water-related in an accessible, fun way.

    Episode 602: Water In Space

    Episode 602: Water In Space

    Water recycling may be a new technology for most of us, but astronauts have been drinking recycled water for years. In fact, one of our hosts worked on on the water recycling system for the space station! Today, how we recycle water in space, how astronauts' skeletons get in the way, and what all this tells us about water recycling on earth.

    • 12 min
    Episode 601: Water Recycling

    Episode 601: Water Recycling

    Water recycling is one of the most important topics in urban water, and also one of the most difficult. Today we discuss why the engineering is sometimes the easy part, and how engaging with communities is where the real work of water recycling begins.

    • 13 min
    Episode 504: The Engineer And The Writer - Water Report

    Episode 504: The Engineer And The Writer - Water Report

    Joe’s literary-minded sister is back; this we’re time taking on her town’s water quality report. Small arguments and big laughs ensue.

    • 16 min
    Episode 503: One Hundred Fifty Things an Environmental Engineer Should Know

    Episode 503: One Hundred Fifty Things an Environmental Engineer Should Know

    One hundred fifty facts, figures, experiences, and emotions that will enhance the lives, vocations, and perspectives of environmental engineers.

    • 13 min
    Special Episode Redux - Black Lives and Black Water

    Special Episode Redux - Black Lives and Black Water

    Originally aired in 2017. Addressing the largest failure of US infrastructure in the last decade: the Flint water crisis. I consider the intersection of racial and environmental justice. This is a special episode produced independently by Joe Charbonnet.

    • 4 min
    Episode 502: The Engineer And The Writer - Water Bill

    Episode 502: The Engineer And The Writer - Water Bill

    This show has always been about science for non-engineers, so we got one on the show! About the only contact Joe's literary-minded sister has with water systems is her monthly bill, so we dive in and discover the surprising (and yes, compelling) stories behind each line item.

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

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Genius

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Clever and Informative

This podcast takes an upbeat spin, presenting facts in a funny and engaging manner.

jimmychim ,

Informative podcast about modern day water and social issues!

Informative podcast about modern day water and social issues!

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