The Drop

Inside the Room: The Colorado River Negotiations

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Hasencamp, manager of Colorado River Resources for Metropolitan Water District. We cover the history of the river agreement, the la

Water Quality - Today's Updates and Efforts

In this episode, we're talking about state-of-the-art labs, Consumer Confidence Report requirements, and what's next in the world of water quality.

Forever Chemicals, Microplastics And Your Tap Water

PFAS and microplastics and tap water—oh my! Join us as we discuss these trending topics with Darrin Polhemus, Deputy Director of the Division of Drinking Water at the Sta

Commercial Conservation: The Final Frontier

In this episode, we sit down with EMWD's Gabriela Gutierrez Lopez to discuss our efforts with commercial customers to establish the next frontier of conservation.

The Future of our Pure Water Supply

We’re joined by EMWD Assistant General Manager Lanaya Alexander to discuss the future of our water supply and how we’re leveraging modern technology to improve long-term

Delta Conveyance Project Part 4 - State Water Contractors

In Part 4 of our Delta Conveyance Project series, we sit down with Jennifer Pierre, General Manager of the State Water Contractors, to discuss her candid perspective on t

Cal Fire Talks Defensible Space

In this episode, we're joined by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Ryan Lubben and returning guest Jenna Shimmen, EMWD Director of Water Use Efficiency, for a panel discussion on

Reimagining Recreation Through Recycled Water

We’re joined by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District General Manager Dean Wetter to discuss our agencies’ joint efforts to expand recycled water infrastructure and ho

2025 Year in Review

In this episode, we sit down with return guest, Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, to discuss the industry's legislative efforts in 2025, and what 2026 has in store.

Say the Weird Thing - Reaching Customers Before the Clog

In this episode, we sit down with former Drop host and current EMWD Director of Public Affairs, Amanda Fine. We discuss EMWD's communications playbook surrounding FOG (fa

Birds, bugs, and the beauty of Recycled Water

In this episode of The Drop, we talk about the San Jacinto Wetlands, and how this natural water filtration ecosystem has become home to EMWD's public bird tours.

Building Safety Culture in the Workplace

Join EMWD’s own Jon Moore and William Luna from EMWD's Safety, Risk, and Emergency Management team as they share how we build employee buy-in and engagement to strengthen

Inside the Basin Monitoring Task Force

We sit down with Ian Achimore, Planning Department Manager/Senior Watershed Manager, with the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) to discuss the Basin Monitorin

Tapping Into Talent: Educating Tomorrow’s Water Workforce

In this episode of The Drop, we discuss EMWD's education program and the work we're doing with our school district partners to help educate and inspire our industry's fut

Delta Conveyance Project Part 3: From Concept to Construction

We’re discussing recent developments surrounding the Delta Conveyance Project with Graham Brander, Executive Director of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Auth

Pipes, Planning, and Predictive AI

In this episode, we sit down with EMWD Director of Maintenance Dave Brown to discuss how VODA, and their advanced AI system, is helping the water industry shift from reac

Connecting the Pipes: The Perris Consolidation Story

Consolidation! In this episode, we dive into EMWD’s recent acquisition of the City of Perris’ water and sewer systems. Hear from the team behind the transition as we expl

Communicating with the Public

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

Smart Landscaping for Wildfire Protection: Firescaping & Defensible Space

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

ARPA - 2024 Year in Review

As we step into a new year, we're taking a look back at the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the important projects it continues to support at EMWD. In t