Podcasts to Follow in the Decentralized Wastewater Industry
Are you a frequent podcast listener? Do you want to hear more podcasts about the decentralized and septic industry? Maybe you’ve been thinking about trying to get into podcast listening? Or… Do you not really have any clue what a podcast is? (If this is the case, head here for a full rundown on the concept of podcasts!)
In any case, we hopefully have you covered. In this post, we’ve gathered recommendations for shows that focus entirely or significantly on septic systems, single episodes or short series featuring interesting septic stories, and some other podcasts that mainly cover related fields like the general water industry or public health. Happy listening!*
*Many show links below lead to Spotify pages (where you can only listen with a Spotify subscription); while others are hosted on their producer’s website or a smaller podcast hosting platform. We cannot attest to each show’s wider availability on other platforms. Episode counts are current as of November 25, 2024.
Entire shows
- Septic Solutions by United Septic and Grease (47 episodes)
- “Presented by United Septic and Grease, the leading septic service company in Miami-Dade and Broward County, this podcast delves into comprehensive property septic health care. We cover a wide range of topics, encompassing both residential and commercial services.”
- “Presented by United Septic and Grease, the leading septic service company in Miami-Dade and Broward County, this podcast delves into comprehensive property septic health care. We cover a wide range of topics, encompassing both residential and commercial services.”
- Make It Clear: Why You Can’t Just Flush and Forget by Orenco Systems (69 episodes)
- “Every two weeks, Orenco brings you new episodes of ‘Make It Clear’ that cover timely and relevant topics in the water and wastewater industries. Guests will also provide their unique insights as we discuss the world’s most precious resource.”
- “Every two weeks, Orenco brings you new episodes of ‘Make It Clear’ that cover timely and relevant topics in the water and wastewater industries. Guests will also provide their unique insights as we discuss the world’s most precious resource.”
- Advanced Septic Service, LLC (53 episodes)
- Advanced Septic Service’s podcast offers episodes that explain cost-effective septic tank pumping, cleaning, repair, maintenance, and installation services.
- Advanced Septic Service’s podcast offers episodes that explain cost-effective septic tank pumping, cleaning, repair, maintenance, and installation services.
- The Septic Company Marketing Podcast by Gro.Inc (12 episodes)
- “Immerse yourself in ‘The Septic Company Marketing Podcast,’ a comprehensive 12-episode series tailored for septic service professionals. Led by marketing sage Matt Law, this podcast uncovers specialized strategies and insights for the septic industry. Each episode delves into crucial marketing areas such as effective SEO practices, digital marketing trends, and client relationship management, all aimed at enhancing the reach and reputation of septic businesses.”
- “Immerse yourself in ‘The Septic Company Marketing Podcast,’ a comprehensive 12-episode series tailored for septic service professionals. Led by marketing sage Matt Law, this podcast uncovers specialized strategies and insights for the septic industry. Each episode delves into crucial marketing areas such as effective SEO practices, digital marketing trends, and client relationship management, all aimed at enhancing the reach and reputation of septic businesses.”
- Water Wellness by Dr. Andrew Lazur (Nine episodes)
- “Dr. Andy Lazur, State Extension Specialist on Water Quality for the University of Maryland Extension, picks a topic for review each month on drinking water quality, wells, septic systems, ground water or pond management.”
- “Dr. Andy Lazur, State Extension Specialist on Water Quality for the University of Maryland Extension, picks a topic for review each month on drinking water quality, wells, septic systems, ground water or pond management.”
- Environmental Finance Center Network Podcast
- “The Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) is a university-based organization originally created by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EFCN works with states, tribes, local governments, and the private sector to promote sustainable environmental solutions through innovative training and assistance focused on actionable results.”
EFCN’s podcast covers a comprehensive array of topics in the rural water industry: drinking water treatment, municipal wastewater and sewer, funding for infrastructure, decentralized and septic systems, and much more. Here are some of our favorite episodes in the decentralized and recycled wastewater realm:
- Small Wastewater Systems: Decentralized Systems
- What We Don’t Know We Don’t Know About Septic
- Lagoons and Septics: Covering the Basics
- Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap: A Case Study
- Using Recycled Wastewater for Landscape Irrigation
- Why Communicating About Wastewater Is So Important
- History of Wastewater Treatment
- “The Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) is a university-based organization originally created by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EFCN works with states, tribes, local governments, and the private sector to promote sustainable environmental solutions through innovative training and assistance focused on actionable results.”
Short series and individual episodes
- Bridging the Gap: Onsite Sewage/Septic Systems Miniseries from Public Health of Seattle & King County (Three episodes)
- “For our inaugural miniseries, we dove into the world of on-site sewage systems, also known as septic systems (or OSS). In each episode, linked below, we unpack a different element of OSS. You’ll hear from experts with tips on how to prolong the lifespan of your system, and guidance on navigating septic failures. You’ll also hear about how King County is addressing structural issues.”
- “For our inaugural miniseries, we dove into the world of on-site sewage systems, also known as septic systems (or OSS). In each episode, linked below, we unpack a different element of OSS. You’ll hear from experts with tips on how to prolong the lifespan of your system, and guidance on navigating septic failures. You’ll also hear about how King County is addressing structural issues.”
- “In coastal areas, rising seas can also mean failing septic tanks” episode of NPR’s All Things Considered (4:30)
- “In rural, coastal areas, rising groundwater is flooding people’s properties from underneath, causing septic tanks to fail. States are responding, but it could be a losing battle in some places.”
- “In rural, coastal areas, rising groundwater is flooding people’s properties from underneath, causing septic tanks to fail. States are responding, but it could be a losing battle in some places.”
- “Reducing Nutrient Pollution from Septic Systems in Montana’s Flathead Basin” by the Clean Water Pod (1:04:32)
- “Addressing nutrient pollution resulting from underperforming septic systems in Montana’s scenic Flathead Lake Basin is the topic of [this episode]. Host Jeff Berckes is joined by three environmental science professionals to discuss issues associated with septic systems, how they can impact water quality, and the role homeowners can play in preventing this type of pollution. They also share their latest research and innovative partner projects that tackle this source of nutrients.”
- “Addressing nutrient pollution resulting from underperforming septic systems in Montana’s scenic Flathead Lake Basin is the topic of [this episode]. Host Jeff Berckes is joined by three environmental science professionals to discuss issues associated with septic systems, how they can impact water quality, and the role homeowners can play in preventing this type of pollution. They also share their latest research and innovative partner projects that tackle this source of nutrients.”
- “Cape Cod has a big septic tank problem” from WBUR
- “You might remember our episode with Barbara Moran on something taking place on Cape Cod called pee-cycling. Well, this series is a three-part deeper dive that looks into water pollution on Cape Cod, what’s causing it, and how the Cape community is scrambling to fix it.”
- “You might remember our episode with Barbara Moran on something taking place on Cape Cod called pee-cycling. Well, this series is a three-part deeper dive that looks into water pollution on Cape Cod, what’s causing it, and how the Cape community is scrambling to fix it.”
- Septic: A podcast series by The Roanoke Times (Eight episodes)
- “Ashley White took a nap in 2015, leaving her children unattended. When her 5-year-old son Noah was found dead in the family’s septic tank, the backlash was stronger than anyone could have imagined.”
Shows in related fields
- Essential America Podcast by the Rural Community Assistance Partnership
- Our partners at RCAP have launched a podcast to dive into stories from rural and Tribal communities in all 50 states and 5 territories with the people who live there, and the technical assistance providers (TAPs) who work tirelessly every day to help communities achieve sustainability through water, wastewater, entrepreneurial, and community-led rural development projects. Only one episode has been released so far, featuring RCAP CEO Olga Morales-Pate, but keep an eye out for more!
- Our partners at RCAP have launched a podcast to dive into stories from rural and Tribal communities in all 50 states and 5 territories with the people who live there, and the technical assistance providers (TAPs) who work tirelessly every day to help communities achieve sustainability through water, wastewater, entrepreneurial, and community-led rural development projects. Only one episode has been released so far, featuring RCAP CEO Olga Morales-Pate, but keep an eye out for more!
- Listen Up! by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Seven episodes)
- “A CDC podcast for health communicators by health communicators. In this series, brought to you by OC’s Division of Communication Science and Services, we highlight hot topics with insights from thought leaders, academics, innovators, practitioners, and more.”
- “A CDC podcast for health communicators by health communicators. In this series, brought to you by OC’s Division of Communication Science and Services, we highlight hot topics with insights from thought leaders, academics, innovators, practitioners, and more.”
- waterloop (247 episodes)
- “waterloop [a nonprofit media outlet] covers a range of topics including health of waterways, drinking water, coastal resilience, climate adaptation, environmental justice, utility management, infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and community engagement.”
- “waterloop [a nonprofit media outlet] covers a range of topics including health of waterways, drinking water, coastal resilience, climate adaptation, environmental justice, utility management, infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and community engagement.”
- Water Well Journal Industry Connected Podcast by the Water Well Journal (Ten episodes)
- “Water Well Journal’s trade magazine offers the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast, a monthly podcast where groundwater professionals talk shop in the ever-evolving water well drilling and pump industry. Watch or listen to learn from the hardest working professionals providing one of life’s essential nutrients. Water well contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, National Ground Water Association leaders, and other industry professionals will provide educational and timely updates for those working in the water well, geothermal, environmental, and other groundwater markets.”
- “Water Well Journal’s trade magazine offers the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast, a monthly podcast where groundwater professionals talk shop in the ever-evolving water well drilling and pump industry. Watch or listen to learn from the hardest working professionals providing one of life’s essential nutrients. Water well contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, National Ground Water Association leaders, and other industry professionals will provide educational and timely updates for those working in the water well, geothermal, environmental, and other groundwater markets.”
- Tap Talk: The Drinking Water in Rural America Podcast by the Illinois State Water Survey (48 episodes)
- Finally, we can’t not recommend the podcast hosted by our own team! Although, yes — it is certainly much more focused on drinking water than anything else. But we do have multiple episodes addressing private wells (the companions of so many residential septic systems!), and our upcoming fifth season will also feature an interview with Dr. Sara Heger, of the Onsite Sewage Treatment Program in the Water Resources Center at the University of Minnesota. Look out for the next episode of Tap Talk on December 5.