This episode takes a closer look at a very serious issue that impacts not just the Louisville metropolitan area but water and wastewater utilities across America - the issue of odors. This discussion provided an opportunity for utility leaders from around the country to discuss the different approaches that are used to address odors both within combined sewer systems (systems that carry wastewater and stormwater at the same time), and in separate sanitary sewer systems that serve so many communities across America.

Participants in this episode include Tony Parrott and Zonetta English (Louisville MSD), Eyasu Wilma and Shawna Martinelli Gill (DC Water), Charlie Martin (Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government), and Patrick Obenauf and Bill Graffin (Milwaukee MSD). The episode is hosted by Jamie Decker (Hazen and Sawyer).

The discussion also examines how best to communicate with the public and inform them of the improvements and the odor mitigation strategies that are being put in place. Mr. Parrott said, “As utility professionals, we have the ability to not only educate the public, but to inform them of all the progress that we are making in terms of best practices for treating odors in combined sewer systems and separate sanitary sewer systems.”