waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability and equity in water. Hosted by journalist Travis Loop, the podcast features stories from across the U.S. about water infrastructure, conservation, innovation, technology, policy, PFAS, climate resilience, and more.
This episode features a series of rapid-fire questions with Alan Roberson of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, delving into some of the most pressing issues facing the drinking …
The South continues to experience rapid development and is now facing more intense rainfalls due to climate change. This makes stormwater management a more critical issue for the region. This episode…
This episode is part of a series Mississippi By Nature that explores how nature based solutions are helping the river and its communities.
The Houma Nation has a deep-rooted history in southeastern L…
As the Western United States grapples with water scarcity, onsite recycling is becoming a crucial solution. San Francisco has positioned itself at the forefront of this initiative.
This episode explo…
This episode is part of a series Mississippi By Nature that explores how nature based solutions are helping the river and its communities.
For the past 200 years, no single entity has had more influe…
This episode is part of a series Mississippi By Nature that explores how nature based solutions are helping the river and its communities.
This episode features a ride to the mouth of the Mississippi…
The iconic Charles River, central to Boston's suburbs and urban landscape, faces significant environmental challenges, including the impacts of climate change. The problems such as flooding hit harde…
Water scarcity and groundwater overuse are driving land use dilemmas in California, particularly in agriculture.
One promising solution gaining traction is multi-benefit land repurposing, which invol…
2024 is the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark federal legislation designed to protect public health by regulating the quality of drinking water in the United States…
Growing up with a strong fear of water doesn’t typically lead someone to a career in coastal issues. However, after grappling with this fear during childhood in India, Vidya Balasubramanyam found the…
Sustainability is now a pivotal concern in the realm of corporate responsibility, pushing companies to integrate environmentally beneficial practices into their core strategies.
This shift is particu…
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) has consistently defied conventions in the use of social media by a water utility. Their approach combines humor and human connection to foster rel…
It only rains about 11 inches per year in Tucson, Arizona and decades of historic mismanagement compounded the water scarcity problems, resulting in dwindling groundwater supplies and a mostly dry Sa…
As a variety of forces continue to change the water landscape in the American West, adaptation is the focus. This episode features conversations with several prominent water leaders from the One Wate…
Members of the Color of Water directory bring extensive knowledge and firsthand experience in water solutions, environmental justice, climate resilience, on-the-ground research, and policy advocacy.
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Blue Plains, located in Washington, D.C., holds the title of the world's largest advanced wastewater treatment plant.
In this episode, join Miguel Miranda, a process engineer at DC Water, for an info…
King tides are the highest high tides of the year and they are increasing due to factors such as rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and land subsidence. Communities are experiencing more flooding fr…
There's an urgent need for assistance with water and sanitation in the United States, where 2 million people lack access to basic services.
In this episode, Boris Martin, CEO of Engineers Without Bor…
In a groundbreaking episode, water management in the digital era is explored through a unique engagement with artificial intelligence. ChatGPT was used to create Dr. Aqua, an AI persona embodying a w…
Water management is critical and challenging for Navajo Nation, which spreads across 27,000 square miles of the arid Southwest.
In this episode, Crystal Tulley-Cordova, Principal Hydrologist for the …