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74: Keeping It Young Part 2
In Part 2 Mike and Greg discuss todayâs sales challenges, shifting demographics, CRM habits, rising contaminant concerns, and how younger
73: Keeping it Young
Mike and Greg Shannon of Westfair Water, Bedford, NY discuss “intrapreneurship” – someone who joins a business and grows it
72: Start by Reading the Instructions!
Mike and a dealer troubleshoot an unsuccessful install of a newly introduced RO.Â
71: Microplastics Update
Microplastics & Nanoplastics -Listen to this short update for the latest industry news. Show Notes – Microplastics Update
70: One Tank Wonder
Host, Mike Urbans & Justin Mest of AO Smith discuss HomeShieldâ˘, the latest point of entry PFAS reduction system, All
5: Ultrafiltration – What it is, how and where to apply it.
This is a replay of one of our most popular podcasts. Give a listen in preparation for the brand new
4: pH Basics You Need to Know
In this episode of Itâs Your Water, Michael Urbans and Justin Mest of Master Water Conditioning, share their expertise on
14: It’s Not Your Dad’s Manganese Dioxide Anymore -Pyrolox Advantage
Mike and Denise discuss oxidation with manganese dioxide treated media – Pyrolox Advantage. The “rules of engagement” for its use,
69: Tackling PFAS with Modular Simplicity
Learn how Aqua America, a large water utility, is reducing PFAS at small community well sites with PFAS Guard. Show
68: A Forever Chemical discussion with Calgon Carbon
Learn why Calgon Carbon’s Filtrasorb brand carbon is a leader in PFAS reduction.  Transcription – Calgon Carbon PFAS
67: Next Generation (continued) Treating City Water & Competing with Your Dad!
Mike talks with Scott Trafas who left his Dad’s business to start up his own – Water Doctor. They get
66: Next Generation Businesses
Mike talks with Stephen Evangelista of HQ Water Solutions in Manheim, Pennsylvania about his experience starting up and growing a
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Mike and Denise discuss the value of resin traps tool for commercial/industrial applications. Show Notes
In this humorous podcast, Mike and Denise discuss residential and commercial brine tanks – proper sizing, function, trouble shooting. Show […]
Mike Urbans and Allan Horner, of Impact Water, discuss best practices when specifying and installing whole house RO systems. […]
Listen to Michael and Anthony Marchei of Sharp Water Culligan discuss firing the boss and hiring the coach! Transcript Well […]
Still using a softener ahead of the RO? Mike Urbans and Allan Horner of Impact Water Products discuss how and […]
Michael and Bill Koebel continue the conversation about anion resin. How specialty resins for tannin, nitrate, PFAS, perchlorate work. Cleaning […]
Mike and Denise provide an update to the latest on PFAS_PFOA, GenX, etc. Are you doing PFAS tank exchanges? Show […]
Mike and Bill Koebel of ResinTech discuss some basics of ion exchange resin: Does color matter? How long does it […]
Mike Urbans & Jesse Rodriguez continue their deep dive into UV light and systems. Show Notes Do It Right […]
Mike and Jesse Rodreguez of ATS fo a deep dive into UV – what it is & how it works. […]
What’s the difference between string wound and melt blown and carbon block and pleated filter cartridges? Listen to Mike and […]
Mike and Bill Jefferis, owner of Freeman Water, discuss the challenges of operating a service business with a territory that […]
Mike interviews Dave Roenning of American Water Conditioning. Dave has been using Ozone Generator Systems for many years. He shares […]
Mike interviews Serina Casey of Aqua Science in Rhode Island. Serina started in the family business and learned from the […]
Mike introduces the newest member to the team, his niece, Rachel. As part of her water education, Rachel has been […]
Mike chats with soon to be retired Dave Rishell of ATS (Aqua Treatment Service). Dave mentored Mike back in the […]
đ Summer School Replay What can a toilet tank tell you about water? More than you might think. In this […]
Improper storage can permanently damage ion exchange resin before it ever goes into service. Learn the best practices for storing […]
This summer we’re revisiting some of the most popular and educational episodes from the It’s Your Water Podcast archive. In […]
What is freeboard? How much media should really go into a tank? Mike Urbans explains freeboard, minimum bed depth, backwash […]
Most water treatment professionals use chlorine, ozone, or hydrogen peroxideâbut how do you know how effective those oxidizers will actually […]
Not all catalytic carbon is the sameâand choosing the wrong one can lead to early failure, poor performance, and unhappy […]
Distribution systems inside softeners and filters may be hiddenâbut theyâre critical to performance. In this Quick Tip, Mike and Denise […]
In this episode of Itâs Your Water, Mike Urbans and Derek French (Wateropolis) explain why Cerapure AC is a smart […]