The Water Break Podcast, Episode 9: Testing Wastewater for Covid-19
“Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers”
In Episode 9, Heather Jennings discusses COVID 19 wastewater epidemiology and how that helps communities track the pandemic in their communities. Her guests are:
- Ian L. Pepper, PhD, Professor at the University of Arizona and Director of the Water & Energy Sustainable Technology (WEST) Center in Tucson, Arizona.
- Dave Tracey, a licensed professional engineer in the province of New Brunswick, Canada, and Director of Global Channel Sales for LuminUltra Technologies Ltd, a Canadian firm focusing on biological monitoring and control solutions.
- Helena Steeves, Clinical Applications Engineer at LuminUltra Technologies Ltd.
Dr. Pepper may be contacted at the WEST Center: www.west.arizona.edu
- News Video on Dr. Pepper’s wastewater epidemiology project: https://www.kold.com/2020/08/24/uarizona-testing-sewage-water-covid-/
Mr. Tracey and Ms. Steeves may be contacted, and information about LuminUltra Technologies is available, at:
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Podcast References from Wanda’s Water Tidbit
- He tastes water like some taste wine. Meet a water sommelier: https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/00000169-6e55-db4c-af6f-7f551ca00000
- Fine Waters Taste & Design Awards: http://www.finewaters.com/
- Berkely Springs International Water Tasting 2020 Winners: https://berkeleyspringswatertasting.com/winners/
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