In the latest episode of The Water Online Show, BioLargo's Dennis Calvert dives deep into the pressing issue of PFAS, a subject currently at the forefront of environmental and public health discussions. He highlights the urgent need to address these harmful chemicals with both speed and caution. Calvert shares BioLargo’s innovative approach to tackling PFAS contamination, emphasizing the importance of developing safe, efficient treatment solutions. As a new administration takes office, he explores potential policy shifts and what changes we can expect in the ongoing battle against PFAS. He also touches on the status of BioLargo's exciting new project in New Jersey, revealing how the company is pushing forward in the fight against these pervasive pollutants. Despite growing awareness, Calvert reminds us that we still have a limited understanding of the full scope of PFAS's negative impacts, underscoring the urgency for continued research and action.

This episode of The Water Online Show dives into the importance of safe drinking water and the role NSF plays in ensuring it. Hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling chat with Kyle Postmus, Global Senior Manager of the Drinking Water Treatment Unit Certification Program at NSF.

Key points of discussion include:

•Water quality concerns, highlighting public concerns about contaminants like lead, PFAS, microplastics, and emerging threats.
•NSF certification, ensuring that water filters and other products meet strict NSF standards and effectively remove contaminants.
•The importance of collaboration to address regional water quality issues and share knowledge about new technologies.
•Public health priority and the need for effective solutions during emergencies.

Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the shared responsibility of safeguarding public health. By working together and leveraging expertise from diverse sectors, the water industry can effectively address challenges and ensure access to clean and safe drinking water for all.

Travis Kennedy welcomes Yariv Abramovich from Atlantium Technologies to The Water Online Show for an insightful conversation about essential equipment. Yariv explains that being a supplier of essential equipment extends far beyond sales – it’s just as important to ensure you are also supplying performance. This means ensuring products are reliable, systems are sized correctly, and customers will never be stuck without essential spare parts.
Tune in to hear the rest of the conversation, where Travis and Yariv also touch on evaluating customers more efficiently, and what might be needed to face the global water crisis.