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The Drop
The Drop by Eastern Municipal Water District is a weekly podcast that explores the way water plays a role in our everyday lives, how water related issues impact our communities and why water is, arguably, one of the hottest topics in our world today.
Episodes
The DropPipes, Planning, and Predictive AI - Part 2
We’re joined once again by EMWD Director of Maintenance, Dave Brown, for part two of our deep dive into VODA and predictive AI. Together, we explore what we’ve…
The DropPartners in Preparedness — Emergency Prep & Interagency Support
In this episode, we sit down with emergency response experts to discuss interagency support in times of crisis. We talk fires, earthquakes, cyberattacks, and…
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Inside the Room: The Colorado River Negotiations
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Hasencamp, manager of Colorado River Resources for Metropolitan Water District. We cover the history of the river…
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Water Quality - Today's Updates and Efforts
In this episode, we're talking about state-of-the-art labs, Consumer Confidence Report requirements, and what's next in the world of water quality.
The DropForever Chemicals, Microplastics And Your Tap Water
PFAS and microplastics and tap water—oh my! Join us as we discuss these trending topics with Darrin Polhemus, Deputy Director of the Division of Drinking Water…
The DropCommercial Conservation: The Final Frontier
In this episode, we sit down with EMWD's Gabriela Gutierrez Lopez to discuss our efforts with commercial customers to establish the next frontier of…
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The Future of our Pure Water Supply
We’re joined by EMWD Assistant General Manager Lanaya Alexander to discuss the future of our water supply and how we’re leveraging modern technology to improve…
The DropDelta Conveyance Project Part 4 - State Water Contractors
In Part 4 of our Delta Conveyance Project series, we sit down with Jennifer Pierre, General Manager of the State Water Contractors, to discuss her candid…
The DropCal Fire Talks Defensible Space
In this episode, we're joined by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Ryan Lubben and returning guest Jenna Shimmen, EMWD Director of Water Use Efficiency, for a panel…
The DropReimagining Recreation Through Recycled Water
We’re joined by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District General Manager Dean Wetter to discuss our agencies’ joint efforts to expand recycled water…
The Drop2025 Year in Review
In this episode, we sit down with return guest, Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, to discuss the industry's legislative efforts in 2025, and what 2026 has in store.
The DropSay the Weird Thing - Reaching Customers Before the Clog
In this episode, we sit down with former Drop host and current EMWD Director of Public Affairs, Amanda Fine. We discuss EMWD's communications playbook…
The DropBirds, bugs, and the beauty of Recycled Water
In this episode of The Drop, we talk about the San Jacinto Wetlands, and how this natural water filtration ecosystem has become home to EMWD's public bird…
The DropBuilding Safety Culture in the Workplace
Join EMWD’s own Jon Moore and William Luna from EMWD's Safety, Risk, and Emergency Management team as they share how we build employee buy-in and engagement to…
The DropInside the Basin Monitoring Task Force
We sit down with Ian Achimore, Planning Department Manager/Senior Watershed Manager, with the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) to discuss the…
The DropTapping Into Talent: Educating Tomorrow’s Water Workforce
In this episode of The Drop, we discuss EMWD's education program and the work we're doing with our school district partners to help educate and inspire our…
The DropDelta Conveyance Project Part 3: From Concept to Construction
We’re discussing recent developments surrounding the Delta Conveyance Project with Graham Brander, Executive Director of the Delta Conveyance Design and…
The DropPipes, Planning, and Predictive AI
In this episode, we sit down with EMWD Director of Maintenance Dave Brown to discuss how VODA, and their advanced AI system, is helping the water industry…
The DropConnecting the Pipes: The Perris Consolidation Story
Consolidation! In this episode, we dive into EMWD’s recent acquisition of the City of Perris’ water and sewer systems. Hear from the team behind the transition…
The DropCommunicating with the Public
In this episode, we explore the importance of clear, consistent, and transparent communication with the public. We share key insights and practical tips to…
The DropSmart Landscaping for Wildfire Protection: Firescaping & Defensible Space
Wildfires are a year-round concern in Southern California, but your landscape can be your first line of defense. In this episode, we sit down with EMWD…
The DropARPA - 2024 Year in Review
As we step into a new year, we're taking a look back at the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the important projects it continues to support at…
The DropDelta Conveyance Project Part 2 - Why the World Should Care About the State Water Project
In the second episode of our two-part series, we’re joined by Dr. David Sunding, Professor in the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley and a leading…
The DropDelta Conveyance Project Part 1 - Why the World Should Care About the State Water Project
In the first episode of this two-part series, we sit down with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources, to explore the past…
The DropCalifornia State Legislation and Its Impact on Water
The September 30, 2024 deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto legislation is looming, and there are several bills and other pieces of legislation…
The DropMaking Conservation a California Way of Life
The State of California is poised to adopt water use efficiency regulations surrounding the management of urban water use. This episode, we’re joined by Jenna…
The DropPlanning for the Future
EMWD's service area is only 43 percent built out and as we look towards our region's future, we need to be prepared to serve water, wastewater and recycled…
The DropForever Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS are a collection of thousands of chemicals that are taking center stage in the world of water quality and…
The DropSites Reservoir: The Off-Stream Solution
So, it rained. And while Californians love a good snowy mountain view on a sunny day, us water nerds can’t help but wonder… “what happens to all the snow when…
The DropState of the District
We're back with season two of The Drop! To kick off this new season, we sit down with EMWD's General Manager, Joe Mouawad, to discuss some of the big…
The DropSeason Two of The Drop
The Drop returns with a new season in January 2024! This season we'll continue to explore the ever-changing landscape of water regionally, statewide and…
The DropThe Work Behind Workforce Development
Think about your dream career when you were a kid. Was it to be a water or wastewater operator? What about an electrician or engineer? Maybe not, but those are…
The DropWhat's in a Drop of Water?
What's in a drop of water? We're exploring just that. How does EMWD treat water to ensure safe, reliable and quality tap water service to our community.
The DropBeyond the Cone in the Street
Lane closures. Traffic. Noise. Those are usually things we associate with cones in the road and construction projects but each EMWD project serves a purpose to…
The DropWhere Does It Go?
Out of sight, out of mind tends to be the name of the game when it comes to the water leaving your home but let's stop and consider it for a moment. What does…
The DropThe Nuts and Bolts of Water Operations
We flip on the taps and turn on faucets every day without a thought but how is it that water is made immediately available to your home or business? This week…
The DropARPA at the Local Level
You hear about it and read about it but what is the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and what impact does this large piece of federal legislation have…
The DropDon't Be Salty - EMWD's Desalination Program
No need to be salty - our groundwater isn't! This week we're joined by Water Operations Manager, Phil Lancaster, to discuss our groundwater desalination…
The DropThe Water Cycle - Purified Water Replenishment
EMWD's Purified Water Replenishment Project is the next frontier of water supply for our community. This highly anticipated project seems complex but truly…
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Recycled Water
Recycled water. What is it and why is it so important to our water future? Join us as we chat with Assistant General Manager of Operations and Maintenance…
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The Colorado River
We're going behind the headlines of discovered boats and receding waters and tackling the Colorado River. Why is the Colorado River dominating the news, who…
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The "D" Word
Drought. How did we get here? What does it mean when we say we're in a drought and how do we mitigate it?
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Fats, Oils, Grease and Wipes - Oh my!
What do fats, oils, grease and "flushable" wipes all have in common? They clog your home's pipes and cause big issues in our sewer collection system. Join us…
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State of Affairs
A look at EMWD's legislative program and the top initiatives we are currently working on as well as what's to come for water at the state and federal levels.
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Introducing The Drop
Introducing The Drop, a podcast from Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD). In every episode, EMWD staff will dive into water related topics and how they…