View Episodes Chronologically
74: Keeping It Young Part 2
In Part 2 Mike and Greg discuss today’s 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.
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 HomeShield™, 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 It’s 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
Podcast Episodes by Category
🎓 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 peroxide—but how do you know how effective those oxidizers will actually […]
Not all catalytic carbon is the same—and choosing the wrong one can lead to early failure, poor performance, and unhappy […]
Distribution systems inside softeners and filters may be hidden—but they’re critical to performance. In this Quick Tip, Mike and Denise […]
In this episode of It’s Your Water, Mike Urbans and Derek French (Wateropolis) explain why Cerapure AC is a smart […]
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 […]
In this podcast Mike and Denise discuss the advantages of using ozone systems vs. other popular options such as chemical […]
Mike and a special guest speaker, Bennett Buchsieb, discuss MetSorb® HMRG. MetSorb® is a unique adsorbent made of titanium oxide. […]
Mike discusses the various “cheat sheets” he uses when designing, troubleshooting or updating residential and commercial/industrial water treatment systems. Show […]
Is your company a member of a professional association? Are you a Certified Water Specialist? Mike and Candice Wentling of […]
Get the details on a new media! Mike and Derek French of Wateropolis discuss Cerapure-MAC, a combination of manganese dioxide, […]
In this episode Mike goes over a list of tools which every water treatment technician should have in the work […]
Michael discusses how to troubleshoot filters and how to deal with their idiosyncrasies.
How do you troubleshoot a residential water softener? Listen to this podcast to brush up on your water softener trouble […]