The Straight Flush

Virginia Water Environment Association
  • 4.9 (14)
  • NON-PROFIT
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

A podcast by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) focusing on Virginia wastewater and stormwater trends, initiatives, and individual's contributions to our industry.

  1. JAN 13

    Ep. 51 - Evaluation of PFAS Effects on Biosolids Production and Disposal

    Our guest host Matt Van Horne (Hazen) sits down with Jordan Combs (Maury Service Authority) to review the utility's journey through PFAS quantification, action plan development, and communication with public stakeholders.

    41 min

  2. 09/09/2025

    Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak

    This special 50th episode of The Straight Flush has our guest hosts Chris Wilson (HRSD) and Evan Bowles (Hazen) sitting down with Dr. John Novak (Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech) to discuss his history in the field of environmental engineering, contributions in teaching and research, and perspectives on the landscape of wastewater treatment.

    1h 16m

  3. 06/24/2025

    Ep. 49 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Regulatory Route

    We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they sit down with Marcia Degen (Degen Environmental) and Karri Atwood (Virginia Forever) to discuss their path in Virginia's regulatory field and how it shaped the next phases of their water careers.

    52 min

  4. 05/20/2025

    Ep. 48 - The Ripple Effect: Leadership in Water

    Our guest host Becky Currall (HRSD) moderates a discussion on the joint Leadership Academy Committee, its origin, program, and long-term benefits for emerging leaders in the water industry. Guests for this discussion include Karlyn Owens (James City Service Authority), Marcello Forehand (Henrico County DPU), and Mike Wooden (Arcadis). Also, a special thanks to Chelsea Bajek (Henrico County DPU) for helping to organize and develop the podcast discussion.

    33 min

  5. 03/25/2025

    Ep. 47 - Women Impacting Water Series: Education and Communication

    We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they speak with Sarah Baumgardner and Laura Schirmer (both with Western Virginia Water Authority) to learn more about their passion for innovative communications in the water sector.

    42 min

  6. 02/11/2025

    Ep. 46 - Career Pipeline Series: Giving Back (Part 6 of 6)

    We wrap-up the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Jessica Hou (Gannett Fleming) to hear about her full circle journey from a student to a working professional mentoring students in our industry organizations.

    40 min

  7. 02/05/2025

    Ep. 45 - Career Pipeline Series: Mentorship as the Strongest Connection (Part 5 of 6)

    We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Charles Bott (HRSD) to learn more about his approach to student mentorship, and the long-term benefits to the water industry.

    38 min

  8. 01/28/2025

    Ep. 44 - Career Pipeline Series: Recycle Flow - Returning to School from Industry (Part 4 of 6)

    We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Merritt Ford (Western Virginia Water Authority) to hear his perspectives on the challenges and opportunities associated with returning to college after years of professional experience.

    22 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

A podcast by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) focusing on Virginia wastewater and stormwater trends, initiatives, and individual's contributions to our industry.

Information

  • Creator
    Virginia Water Environment Association
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Straight Flush
  • Show Website
    The Straight Flush

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