The Drop

Eastern Municipal Water District

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.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Drop episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Drop for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Drop episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Smart Landscaping for Wildfire Protection: Firescaping & Defensible Space

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02/25/25 • 20 min

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 Director of Water Use Efficiency, Jenna Shimmin, to discuss defensible space—an essential strategy for designing a beautiful, fire-resistant yard. Learn how smart landscaping choices can help protect your home while conserving water and enhancing curb appeal.

Why the World Should Care About the California State Water Project Part 2

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11/21/24 • 25 min

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 expert in environmental economics, to explore the pivotal role of California’s State Water Project. Together, we examine how this vital infrastructure supports sustainable water management and secures California’s economic future.

Planning for the Future

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04/30/24 • 36 min

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 water service today AND tomorrow. So how do we do that? In this episode, Gordon Ng, Principle Engineer, discusses how we look towards the future to predict where water resources will be needed in our growing region.

Forever Chemicals

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03/28/24 • 20 min

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 regulation. In this episode, we are joined by EMWD’s Director of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, Anthony Budicin, to discuss what PFAS is, the regulations on PFAS as they stand today, what we can expect in the future, current legislation to help combat PFAS clean up and how water agencies have been left to solve an issue they had no role in creating.

Sites Reservoir: The Off-Stream Solution

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02/15/24 • 33 min

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 it melts?” In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Brown, Sites Project Authority Executive Director, to discuss Sites Reservoir. What is it? Where is it? What’s off stream? How will the reservoir capture winter runoff? And what’s its impact on California's water future?

State of the District

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01/18/24 • 35 min

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 highlights from 2023 and what we're looking towards in 2024.

Season Two of The Drop

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12/29/23 • 0 min

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 nationally. Catch us wherever you get your podcasts.

The Work Behind Workforce Development

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03/30/23 • 19 min

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 key careers in the water, wastewater and recycled water industry. Our workforce is evolving and we're working to meet that evolution through a variety of programs and partnerships. This week, we take a look at building awareness of careers in the water industry through the lens of a former intern and EMWD staff that are working to implement partnerships and support workforce development policy.

What's in a Drop of Water?

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03/23/23 • 24 min

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.

Communicating with the Public

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03/31/25 • 27 min

In this episode, we explore the importance of clear, consistent, and transparent communication with the public. We share key insights and practical tips to help agency's build trust and effectively engage their audiences.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Drop have?

The Drop currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does The Drop cover?

The podcast is about Geology, Community, Podcasts, Water, Science and Government.

What is the most popular episode on The Drop?

The episode title 'Forever Chemicals' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Drop?

The average episode length on The Drop is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Drop released?

Episodes of The Drop are typically released every 20 days, 17 hours.

When was the first episode of The Drop?

The first episode of The Drop was released on Oct 11, 2022.

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Eastern Municipal Water District

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