Episodes

  • Keeping it Young
    Nov 25 2025

    Mike and Greg Shannon of Westfair Water, Bedford, NY discuss "intrapreneurship" - someone who joins a business and grows it like he owns it! They discuss their mutual passion for the water treatment industry and how important it is to encourage young people to join.

    Keeping It Young Part 1

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    21 mins
  • Start by Reading the Instructions!
    Oct 21 2025

    Mike and a dealer troubleshoot an unsuccessful install of a newly introduced RO.

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    11 mins
  • Microplastics Update
    Aug 27 2025

    Microplastics & Nanoplastics -Listen to this short update for the latest industry news.

    Show Notes - Microplastics Update

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    12 mins
  • One Tank Wonder
    Aug 6 2025

    Host, Mike Urbans & Justin Mest of AO Smith discuss HomeShield™, the latest point of entry PFAS reduction system, All in One Tank!

    HomeShield

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    28 mins
  • Ultrafiltration - What it is, how and where to apply it.
    Jul 17 2025
    This is a replay of one of our most popular podcasts. Give a listen in preparation for the brand new microplastics podcast. Michael Urbans and Justin Mest of AO Smith, discuss the basics of ultrafiltration - what it is, how it works, and when and where to apply it. Ultrafilter Show Notes Updated 2025-07
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    31 mins
  • pH Basics You Need to Know
    Jun 26 2025

    In this episode of It’s Your Water, Michael Urbans and Justin Mest of Master Water Conditioning, share their expertise on pH and treatment methods for correction of low pH water. Together they discuss the topics of pH, corrosion and alkalinity, and the importance of proper testing; the pros and cons of treatment using calcite (calcium carbonate) and soda ash (sodium carbonate) in well water applications; high pH and alkaline water.

    Show Notes: https://www.urbansaqua.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/www.urbansaqua.com-ph-show-notes.pdf

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    37 mins
  • It's Not Your Dad's Manganese Dioxide Anymore -Pyrolox Advantage
    Jun 19 2025

    Mike and Denise discuss oxidation with manganese dioxide treated media - Pyrolox Advantage. The "rules of engagement" for its use, the properties, advantages, benefits and specifications. It is used for the removal of Iron, Manganese & Sulfur.

    • Link to Urbans Aqua Pyrolox Advantage Webpage
    • Show Notes: It's Not Your Dad's Manganese Dioxide Anymore!
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    17 mins
  • Tackling PFAS with Modular Simplicity
    May 15 2025

    Learn how Aqua America, a large water utility, is reducing PFAS at small community well sites with PFAS Guard.

    Show Notes Tackling PFAS with Modular Simplicity

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    25 mins