Fresh off Silicon Valley Clean Water's recognition as a 2026 Utility of the Future Today honoree, General Manager Matt Zucca joins The Water Online Show to discuss the mindset behind innovation in the water sector. From biosolids reuse and energy neutrality to resource recovery and public trust, Zucca shares how SVCW is moving beyond compliance to build a more sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective utility model. He also offers practical lessons for utilities of any size looking to optimize operations and prepare for future challenges.

PFAS removal gets considerably more complicated once wastewater enters the equation. Carollo's Michelle Young joins The Water Online Show to discuss new Water Research Foundation research examining whether powdered activated carbon could give utilities a practical, cost-effective option for treating PFAS in wastewater effluent, and what the findings could mean for utilities weighing their next move.

Tune into the latest episode of The Water Online Show: On Location to check in with Travis Kennedy and Angela Godwin as they walk the show floor at WEFTEC 2026. Hosted in New Orleans, WEFTEC showcased the latest technologies and solutions available to the water industry. Travis and Angela go over not just the intriguing technologies they witnessed, but also the hot topics of conversation on the show floor, from cybersecurity to the circular water economy.