The Drop
The Drop by Eastern Municipal Water District is a weekly podcast that explores the way water plays a role in our everyday lives, how water related issues impact our communities and why water is, arguably, one of the hottest topics in our world today.
Episodes
July 10, 2025 • 36 mins
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 future workforce.
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June 24, 2025 • 46 mins
We’re discussing recent developments surrounding the Delta Conveyance Project with Graham Brander, Executive Director of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA), as well as EMWD General Manager Joe Mouawad.
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May 29, 2025 • 19 mins
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 reactive repairs to proactive planning.
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April 30, 2025 • 24 mins
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 explore the ins and outs of system consolidation, regional impacts, and the behind-the-scenes details that only an agency that’s been through it can truly explain.
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March 31, 2025 • 27 mins
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 build trust and effectively engage their audiences.
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February 25, 2025 • 20 mins
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 Use Efficiency, Jenna Shimmin, to discuss defensible space—an essential strategy for designing a beautiful, fire-resistant yard. Learn how smart landscaping choices can help protect your home while conserving water and enhancing curb appeal.
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January 30, 2025 • 23 mins
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 this episode, EMWD Senior Director of Engineering, Shaun Stone, joins us to break down the progress, benefits, and future of these critical infrastructure investments.
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November 21, 2024 • 25 mins
In the second episode of our two-part series, we’re joined by Dr. David Sunding, Professor in the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley and a leading expert in environmental economics, to explore the pivotal role of California’s State Water Project. Together, we examine how this vital infrastructure supports sustainable water management and secures California’s economic future.
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November 21, 2024 • 50 mins
In the first episode of this two-part series, we sit down with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources, to explore the past, present, and future of the State Water Project. Join us as we dive into the story of one of the nation’s most critical—and most vulnerable—pieces of infrastructure.
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September 26, 2024 • 21 mins
The September 30, 2024 deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto legislation is looming, and there are several bills and other pieces of legislation that EMWD is tracking. In this episode, we're joined by Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, Senior Policy and Government Affairs Manager, to discuss state legislation EMWD is tracking and its impact.
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August 28, 2024 • 31 mins
The State of California is poised to adopt water use efficiency regulations surrounding the management of urban water use. This episode, we’re joined by Jenna Shimmin, Director of Water Use Efficiency, to discuss these regulations titled Making Conservation a California Way of Life and what they mean for us and for you.
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April 30, 2024 • 36 mins
EMWD's service area is only 43 percent built out and as we look towards our region's future, we need to be prepared to serve water, wastewater and recycled water service today AND tomorrow. So how do we do that? In this episode, Gordon Ng, Principle Engineer, discusses how we look towards the future to predict where water resources will be needed in our growing region.
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March 28, 2024 • 20 mins
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS are a collection of thousands of chemicals that are taking center stage in the world of water quality and regulation. In this episode, we are joined by EMWD’s Director of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, Anthony Budicin, to discuss what PFAS is, the regulations on PFAS as they stand today, what we can expect in the future, current legislation to help combat PFAS clean up and how w...
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February 15, 2024 • 33 mins
So, it rained. And while Californians love a good snowy mountain view on a sunny day, us water nerds can’t help but wonder… “what happens to all the snow when it melts?” In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Brown, Sites Project Authority Executive Director, to discuss Sites Reservoir. What is it? Where is it? What’s off stream? How will the reservoir capture winter runoff? And what’s its impact on California's water future?
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January 18, 2024 • 35 mins
We're back with season two of The Drop! To kick off this new season, we sit down with EMWD's General Manager, Joe Mouawad, to discuss some of the big highlights from 2023 and what we're looking towards in 2024.
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December 28, 2023 • 34 secs
The Drop returns with a new season in January 2024! This season we'll continue to explore the ever-changing landscape of water regionally, statewide and nationally. Catch us wherever you get your podcasts.
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March 30, 2023 • 19 mins
Think about your dream career when you were a kid. Was it to be a water or wastewater operator? What about an electrician or engineer? Maybe not, but those are key careers in the water, wastewater and recycled water industry. Our workforce is evolving and we're working to meet that evolution through a variety of programs and partnerships. This week, we take a look at building awareness of careers in the water industry through the l...
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March 23, 2023 • 24 mins
What's in a drop of water? We're exploring just that. How does EMWD treat water to ensure safe, reliable and quality tap water service to our community.
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March 9, 2023 • 27 mins
Lane closures. Traffic. Noise. Those are usually things we associate with cones in the road and construction projects but each EMWD project serves a purpose to better provide service to the community. This week, we drill down into one of EMWD's largest projects, the Perris North Basin Groundwater Contamination Prevention and Remediation Program, and discuss why it is so critical to our region.
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March 2, 2023 • 28 mins
Out of sight, out of mind tends to be the name of the game when it comes to the water leaving your home but let's stop and consider it for a moment. What does happen to the wastewater that leaves your home? In this episode, we're joined by Ken Tagney, Director of Water Reclamation, to discuss wastewater, collections and water reclamation and the important role it plays in the health and safety of our communities.
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