Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast

Josh Mahan, Xylem Director of Government and Industry Relations, and Eric Sapirstein of ENS Resources, which acts as Xylem's Federal Policy Advocate, join the show to break down a watershed moment in infrastructure funding: the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Sapirstein and Mahan discuss what parts of the law will apply to the water industry, where funds are being focused within water, and specific programs within the infrastructure bill such as:
Developing climate resiliency
Making highway improvements
Addressing PFAS and emerging contaminants
A focus on the Western United States
Ensuring that underfunded communities throughout the country get the support they need to deliver clean, safe water
Learn more at https://www.xylem.com/.

Randolf Waters, Xylem Senior Director of Global Partnerships and Branding, joins the show to celebrate World Water Day 2022 and share the campaigns and events kicking off in conjunction with the day, including plogging, fitness challenges, and special local events around the world featuring members of the Manchester City Football Club, made possible through a continuing partnership between Xylem and City Futbol Group.
Waters also discusses World Water Day's 2022 focus on groundwater and the importance of raising awareness for water challenges that are not always visible. Part 1 of 2 in the Solving Water Power of Partnerships Series.
Learn more about World Water Day: https://www.worldwaterday.org/
Visit our website for more on how Xylem is taking action for World Water Day and beyond: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/

Sivan Zamir, Senior Director of Xylem Innovation Labs, discusses the evolution of the concept of corporate innovation, why large organizations like Xylem work with smaller companies to stay agile and bring cutting-edge tech to the marketplace, and how that brought her to Xylem Innovation Labs.
Zamir shares some of her background in working with and leading startup companies before going in-depth on the creation of the Xylem Innovation Labs and its goal of working to identify new and innovative technologies from startups and smaller tech companies around the world, then determining how Xylem can work with those companies to bring technologies and solutions to market.
Recorded live in October at Xylem Reach 2021 in New Orleans.
View content from the Reach 2021 virtual conference and learn more about Reach 2022 at https://xylemreach.com/.
Learn more about Xylem Innovation Labs: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/about-xylem/xylem-innovation-labs/

Renee Peet, Sensus Vice President of Global Product Management and Marketing, joins the show to share her role in handling the "Four Ps of Marketing" -- Price, Promotions, Products, and Positioning -- and the valuable lessons learned from utility customers who are adapting and utilizing Sensus technology in the field in new and different ways. She also discusses how making agile transformations throughout the business was one factor in helping turn challenges presented by COVID-19 into opportunities for new, creative solutions. Finally, Peet explains her role in championing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout Xylem.
Recorded live in October at Xylem Reach 2021 in New Orleans.
View content from the Reach 2021 virtual conference and learn more about Reach 2022 at https://xylemreach.com/.

Marcelo Cusacovich, Xylem Product Manager for Drinking Water Optimization Solutions, takes us behind the scenes of a case study from the city of Nashville, Tennessee, where water network optimization is helping utility water managers make better decisions based on analytics such as 24/7 measured and predictive pressure data.
Cusacovich shares how he works with utilities to find better ways to deliver water to consumers through lower costs from utilities, more accessibility, and maintaining consistent levels of service. He also discusses the concept of 'water age' as a proxy for water quality, and how he determines how old water is based on various treatment and transportation methods.
Recorded live in October at Xylem Reach 2021 in New Orleans.
View content from the Reach 2021 virtual conference and learn more about Reach 2022 at https://xylemreach.com/.

Keesha Dorosz, Western Regional Account Manager of Smart Water Solutions for KTI Limited, a Sensus distributor in Canada, shares her perspective on helping educate towns and cities in Western Canada on the ROI of advanced metering infrastructure versus manual reading methods, the value of real-time data management and response, pressure profiles, and why these new technologies matter for smart water management in a land of abundant water.
Recorded live in October at Xylem Reach 2021 in New Orleans.
View content from the Reach 2021 virtual conference and learn more about Reach 2022 at https://xylemreach.com/.
Learn more about KTI Limited: http://ktiltd.on.ca/?t=about-us

Jason Christenson, Water Resources Manager for Park City Municipal, joins the show to share how his team is addressing water availability and resource management, with a focus on reducing water loss, in the community of Park City, Utah. Christenson shares the value of collaboration with the industry and learning from other utilities at Xylem Reach, and how data collection not only helps track where pipes and equipment are working or in need of maintenance, but also empowers customers to better understand and take control of their water usage.
Recorded live in October at Xylem Reach 2021 in New Orleans.
Learn more about Reach 2022 and view content from the 2021 virtual conference at https://xylemreach.com/.

Chris Wykle, Xylem Vice President of Sales for the gas market, discusses how the industry is focusing on delivering natural gas safely through smart infrastructure, new trends in the industry such as 'greener' methane with the use of hydrogen, and how predictive technology and remote monitoring and controls are helping to transition utilities from mechanical products to solid state products.Recorded live in October at Xylem Reach 2021 in New Orleans.
Learn more about Reach 2022 and view content from the 2021 virtual conference at https://xylemreach.com/.

Mark Newton, Xylem Vice President, North America Electric, stops by to talk about ongoing supply chain challenges and how they impact the delivery of essential electric utility services. Newton discusses how the adoption of new technology within the electrical utility business provides data and valuable usage education to the public, and how that technology provides peace of mind to customers through its dependability, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Recorded live in October at Xylem Reach 2021 in New Orleans.
Learn more about Reach 2022 and view content from the 2021 virtual conference at https://xylemreach.com/.

Mike McGann, Vice President, North America Utilities Commercial Team, joins the show to share his role in helping gas, electric and water utilities serve their communities better, and how Xylem helps them go beyond the meter through advanced metering infrastructure technology. McGann discusses how the Xylem Reach Conference helps him get input from customers and their successes in the field and learn about the nuances among markets they serve.
McGann also shares his perspective on the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 and supply chain challenges, and the enduring importance of building strong customer relationships.
Recorded live in October at Xylem Reach 2021 in New Orleans.
Learn more about Reach 2022 and view content from the 2021 virtual conference at https://xylemreach.com/.