Podcast Episodes

Innovating Water for Smart Cities: Christine McHugh’s Vision

Episode 439

What happens when cities become “networked”—and water systems start telling us what they need in real time? In this episode, Trace Blackmore speaks with Christine McHugh (CEO, White Strand Developmen…

Published on 8 hours ago

Innovative Water Treatment Chemistry with Matheus Paschoalino

Episode 438

Can a carbon-negative, bio-based molecule replace legacy phosphonates and help you use less azole—without sacrificing corrosion performance? In this episode, host Trace Blackmore, CWT, welcomes Mathe…

Published on 1 week ago

Redefining HR: The Key to Talent & Culture in Water Treatment

Episode 437

What if HR wasn’t the department you dreaded — but the partner that helped your team thrive? 

In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore welcomes Tia Amundson, HR Director at HOH Water …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Raising the Bar: Legionella Management & Industry Standards

Episode 436

With those words, Jemma Tennant highlights one of the most profound differences between Legionella management in Europe and the United States. In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Optimizing Legionella Control Strategies with Dr. Vincenzo Romano Spica

Episode 435

Legionella remains one of the most complex challenges for water professionals worldwide. How do we balance effective monitoring with realistic costs—and which strategies deliver true public health im…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Encore Interview with Patsy Root

Episode 434

“Rules written in a panic rarely stand the test of time.”  

In this encore episode, Trace Blackmore welcomes back Patsy Root, Senior Manager of Government Affairs at IDEXX Water and active member of…

Published on 1 month ago

Legionella investigations and LIDO Technology

Episode 433

What if preventing Legionella outbreaks wasn’t about adding more chemicals, but removing what the bacteria needs to survive? In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore talks with Dr. Da…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Water Management Plans: Evolving Standards and Best Practices with Matt Freije

Episode 432

"Just because you have a water management plan doesn’t mean it’s working." 

That’s the hard truth Matt Freije, founder and CEO of HC Info, delivers in this episode of Scaling UP! H2O. As the architec…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Legionella Awareness Month Kickoff! Guest Name: Trace Blackmore

Episode 431

Are You Ready to Talk About Legionella? 

Every August, we dedicate an entire month to a topic that touches public health, liability, and the core of what water treaters do — yet it’s still misunderst…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

PFAS Regulations and Technologies with Brian Liotta

Episode 430

 “The winning combination will include not just removal—but real destruction of PFAS.” - Brian Liotta

PFAS: The Invisible Challenge Reshaping Water Treatment 

PFAS chemicals are everywhere—from cons…

Published on 2 months ago