21st Century Water Podcast
Leadership Voices Driving the Future of Utility
Brought to you by Aquasight, 21st Century Water is a podcast featuring candid conversations with utility CEOs. Hear their personal growth stories and learn how their organizations are investing in modernization, embracing technology, navigating workforce changes, and protecting public health.
Latest Conversations from the Frontlines of Water Innovation
From breakthroughs to resilience, these recent episodes feature the voices shaping the future of water in real time.
Tune in as utility leaders share how they’re navigating infrastructure challenges, accelerating digital transformation, and building smarter, more sustainable water systems.
Mid-Major Powerhouse of Wastewater Innovation
Eric Johnson of FRWRD shares how a regional utility is scaling innovation—from digital twins and plant consolidation to workforce training and revenue diversification.
Colorado’s Sustainable District Making Big Moves
Andrea Cole leads one of the most progressive small utilities in the West. Hear how Dominion Water is building renewable systems, equity-minded infrastructure, and a legacy of water stewardship.
How Las Vegas Became a Global Water Model
John Entsminger explains how SNWA delivers water to 2.5 million people in one of the driest regions of the U.S.—through aggressive conservation, return flow credits, and predictive technology.
Modernizing Fort Wayne’s Water Future
Matthew Wirtz outlines how Fort Wayne City Utilities is investing in smart infrastructure, microgrids, and green stormwater systems while building a workforce for tomorrow.
Rebuilding Resilience in New Orleans
Eric Johnson of FRWRD shares how a regional utility is scaling innovation—from digital twins and plant consolidation to workforce training and revenue diversification.
Pittsburgh’s Path to Trust and Transparency
Will Pickering shares how Pittsburgh Water replaced half its lead lines, rebranded operations, and embraced predictive planning to turn a struggling utility into a national example.
