Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. https://wqa.org.
What did 2025 mean for water-quality policy, and what’s next in Washington during an election year? Our guest is Ted Mondloch, Vice President at Current Strategies, WQA’s lobbying and public-affairs partner in D.C. Ted recaps a year marked by shifting regulatory priorities, the bipartisan progress of the Healthy H2O Act, and renewed optimism for advancing water-infrastructure initiatives.
👉 Topics include:
PFAS and lead-service-line rules under the new EPA
Why the Healthy H2O Act is gaining traction in Congress
How election-year dynamics shape what still gets done
Practical ways WQA members can make their voices heard
🎧 Listen, subscribe, and learn how advocacy today shapes the future of quality water for all.
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Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. https://wqa.org.
What did 2025 mean for water-quality policy, and what’s next in Washington during an election year? Our guest is Ted Mondloch, Vice President at Current Strategies, WQA’s lobbying and public-affairs partner in D.C. Ted recaps a year marked by shifting regulatory priorities, the bipartisan progress of the Healthy H2O Act, and renewed optimism for advancing water-infrastructure initiatives.
👉 Topics include:
PFAS and lead-service-line rules under the new EPA
Why the Healthy H2O Act is gaining traction in Congress
How election-year dynamics shape what still gets done
Practical ways WQA members can make their voices heard
🎧 Listen, subscribe, and learn how advocacy today shapes the future of quality water for all.
#409 - Why Influence Matters: A Conversation with WQA President Mike Mitchell
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#409 - Why Influence Matters: A Conversation with WQA President Mike Mitchell
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. https://wqa.org.
In this episode, we’ll hear from WQA President Mike Mitchell at the recent WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. WQA’s Associate Director of Marketing & Communications handles the interview. Mike shares insights from the Mid-Year Leadership Conference and reflects on the first half of his presidency. A key theme of his term is influence—building trust, listening first, and creating meaningful connections to shape conversations across the water treatment industry. From connecting with regional associations like the Texas and Eastern WQAs, to meeting directly with lawmakers in Washington, Mike highlights the importance of grassroots engagement and national advocacy.
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The WQA Podcast
Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. https://wqa.org.
What did 2025 mean for water-quality policy, and what’s next in Washington during an election year? Our guest is Ted Mondloch, Vice President at Current Strategies, WQA’s lobbying and public-affairs partner in D.C. Ted recaps a year marked by shifting regulatory priorities, the bipartisan progress of the Healthy H2O Act, and renewed optimism for advancing water-infrastructure initiatives.
👉 Topics include:
PFAS and lead-service-line rules under the new EPA
Why the Healthy H2O Act is gaining traction in Congress
How election-year dynamics shape what still gets done
Practical ways WQA members can make their voices heard
🎧 Listen, subscribe, and learn how advocacy today shapes the future of quality water for all.
