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Scaling UP! H2O

by scalinguph2o.com

The podcast where we scale up on knowledge so we don't scale up our systems.

Find out why working in Industrial Water Treatment is the best job in the world.

Hear industry experts share their knowledge and stories.

Learn about technologies, methods, and career journeys.

Join podcast host Trace Blackmore, former AWT President, LEED, and CWT every Friday for a new episode.

102 episodes

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1

Born into Water Treatment: Tom Brandvold on AWT's Origin Story and a Life in the Industry

1:16:46 Mar 20, 2026

2

From PhD to Pump Rooms: Jake Elliott on Wastewater, Efficiency, and Saying "Yes" Wisely

1:07:43 Mar 13, 2026

3

Stories, Math, and "Never Again" Moments: Inside AWT Technical Training with Dan Merritt (Part 2)

57:12 Mar 6, 2026

4

From Classroom to Cooling Towers: Teaching Water Treatment with Dan Merritt (Part 1)

1:03:31 Feb 27, 2026

5

Corrosion Coupons, Brand Building, and Having Fun at Trade Shows with Will Ritter

1:12:19 Feb 20, 2026

6

Mapping the Future of Water Innovation with Paul O'Callaghan

1:07:56 Feb 13, 2026

7

From Lab Chemist to Field Mentor: Water, Culture, and Representation

55:04 Feb 6, 2026

8

Corrosion, Lead, and Algae: New Tools for Old Water Problems

54:33 Jan 30, 2026

9

Building Boiler Talent: Fundamentals, Online Training, and Better Partnerships with Eric Johnson

1:03:10 Jan 23, 2026

10

From Wastewater to Resource: Water Reuse with Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva

55:41 Jan 16, 2026

11

Hiring Olympics and High-Performance Culture with J.D. Roth

56:38 Jan 9, 2026

12

2026: A New Year with New Intentions

1:00:36 Jan 2, 2026

13

The 12 Days of Scaling UP! H2O 2025

54:53 Dec 26, 2025

14

Mentors, Mindset, and the CWT: Owning Your Water Career with Nella Fergusson

1:13:59 Dec 19, 2025

15

Water Recycling, Innovation, and Industry Wisdom with Dr. Kelle Zeiher

1:11:42 Dec 12, 2025

16

Water Risk, Governance, and Community Engagement with Dr. Annette Davison

56:42 Dec 5, 2025

17

UV Innovation and Whole-Building Water Safety with Ron Blutrich

1:03:40 Dec 1, 2025

18

Building a Culture of Innovation and Customer Service with Frank Lecrone

1:39:12 Nov 21, 2025

19

Wastewater Advocacy and Innovation with Robin Deal

1:11:57 Nov 14, 2025

20

Michael Bourgeois on AWT Partnerships and Professional Growth

1:16:49 Nov 7, 2025

21

2025 Halloween Special

58:22 Nov 5, 2025

22

Unlocking Team Potential with Culture Index with Randi Fargen

1:16:00 Oct 24, 2025

23

Leveraging the Culture Index for Business Success with Danielle Scimeca and Conor Parrish

1:12:43 Oct 17, 2025

24

Industrial Water Week 2025: Careers Friday

48:23 Oct 10, 2025

25

Industrial Water Week 2025: Wastewater Thursday

26:00 Oct 9, 2025

26

Industrial Water Week 2025: Cooling Wednesday

30:31 Oct 8, 2025

27

Industrial Water Week 2025: Boiler Tuesday

26:38 Oct 7, 2025

28

Industrial Water Week 2025: Pretreatment Monday

34:36 Oct 6, 2025

29

Mental Health in the Workplace with Dr. Andy Melton

1:07:17 Oct 3, 2025

30

Innovating Water for Smart Cities: Christine McHugh's Vision

53:07 Sep 26, 2025

31

Innovative Water Treatment Chemistry with Matheus Paschoalino

57:17 Sep 19, 2025

32

Redefining HR: The Key to Talent & Culture in Water Treatment

1:06:48 Sep 12, 2025

33

Raising the Bar: Legionella Management & Industry Standards

51:12 Sep 5, 2025

34

Optimizing Legionella Control Strategies with Dr. Vincenzo Romano Spica

1:12:32 Aug 29, 2025

35

Encore Interview with Patsy Root

56:00 Aug 22, 2025

36

Legionella investigations and LIDO Technology

1:05:06 Aug 15, 2025

37

Water Management Plans: Evolving Standards and Best Practices with Matt Freije

58:46 Aug 8, 2025

38

Legionella Awareness Month Kickoff! Guest Name: Trace Blackmore

39:05 Aug 1, 2025

39

PFAS Regulations and Technologies with Brian Liotta

1:00:49 Jul 25, 2025

40

The Life and Career of Jim Lukanich

1:07:00 Jul 18, 2025

41

Innovations in Water Treatment with Dr. Jasbir Gill

1:04:32 Jul 11, 2025

42

July 4th! Entrepreneurship, Water Wells, and the Spirit of Liberty

51:25 Jul 4, 2025

43

Sustaining Success: Tom Hutchison on Leading Through Generational Change

59:32 Jun 27, 2025

44

Smart Technology in Water Treatment with Kevin Kuhne

44:14 Jun 20, 2025

45

Chlorine Dioxide Insights with Greg Simpson

49:33 Jun 13, 2025

46

Pushing the Boundaries: Jacob Deak on Innovating Water Treatment Systems

44:33 Jun 6, 2025

47

Inside the Association of Water Technologies with John Caloritis

57:29 May 30, 2025

48

The Benefits of Tagged Polymers in Water Treatment

42:00 May 23, 2025

49

Tapping Into Tech: How Ben Frieders Uses AI to Elevate Water Treatment Marketing

56:46 May 16, 2025

50

Leading with Purpose: Culture, Customers, and Chemical Supply with Dave Fitzgerald

1:02:07 May 9, 2025

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