Tap'd In
Immerse yourself in the world of water with Tap'd In.
Join hosts Jordan and Lana every Wednesday as they explore the fascinating world of water. From the economics of water pricing to the latest innovations in water tech, Tap'd In dives deep into critical topics like bottled water, tap water, scarcity, and management. Brought to you by the water tech company Tap, this podcast sheds light on the challenges and solutions shaping the future of this essential resource. Whether you’re an industry professional, a sustainability advocate, or just curious about the world of water, Tap'd In has something for you.
Episodes
21 episodes
#21: Mining vs. water – The hidden cost of critical minerals
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana dig into the growing tension between domestic mineral mining and clean water protection, inspired by a recent piece in The Brockovich Report. A ...
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Episode 21
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9:00
#20: Water is the next Bitcoin
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore the growing trend of land grabs driven by access to water rights. As climate change intensifies scarcity, water is being dubbed the next "blue gold"—a commodit...
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Episode 20
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8:30
#19: Mexico City's water crisis: a megacity's thirst
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore the unfolding water crisis in Mexico City, one of the world’s largest and most water-stressed metropolises. They unpack the historical and environmental challenges—from the dra...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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17:07
#18: Plastics in water: a modern Roman warning
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore a thought-provoking comparison: are today’s plastic water systems the modern equivalent of the Roman Empire’s lead pipes? Drawing from a recent Echo River Capi...
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Episode 18
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14:59
#17: Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana unpack Utah’s controversial decision to become the first state to ban fluoride from public drinking water. Signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox, the move has ignite...
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Episode 17
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11:03
#16: The other "forever chemical" lurking in your water
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana expose the dangers of 1,4-dioxane, a little-known but widespread contaminant in U.S. drinking water. Dubbed another "forever chemical," this likely carcinogen lingers ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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10:06
#15: California water rates set to soar: double-digit increases ahead
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana break down the looming water rate hikes affecting millions of Californians, particularly in San Diego County. According to an SFGate report, water costs could surge by up to 70% by the end of t...
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Episode 15
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10:10
#14: Toxic tap: America's ongoing water crisis
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana examine the alarming state of U.S. drinking water, drawing insights from Erin Brockovich’s report and recent developments in the Flint water crisis. Brockovich highlig...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:18
#13: Why California sold its water to two billionaires
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana dive into the ColdFusion YouTube investigation on the Resnicks, the billionaire couple who wield enormous influence over California’s water. The episode unpacks how th...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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9:48
#12: Cancer rates are rising. Is toxic water to blame?
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana break down Erin Brockovich’s latest report on the rising cancer rates linked to PFAS-contaminated drinking water. A new study estimates that these "forever chemicals" ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:43
#11: The time has come to remove rocket fuel from our water
Episode Description: In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana dive into Erin Brockovich’s alarming report on perchlorate, a toxic component of rocket fuel, found in U.S. drinking water and ...
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Episode 11
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13:48
#10: Environmental flows - Healthy environments keep us alive and happy
In this final episode of the special Tap’d In series exploring David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity, hosts Jordan and Lana tackle the challenge of balancing human water consumption with the ecological needs of rivers and wetlands. They di...
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Episode 10
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13:11
#9: Water wars - Solve conflict locally to help citizens
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana delve into the causes of water conflicts and potential solutions, inspired by David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. The episode highlights how outdated institutions and political maneuver...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:21
#8: Pipes, canals and dams - Infrastructure endures, so be careful who pays
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana examine the challenges of water infrastructure mismanagement, drawing from David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. The episode highlights how subsidies and political influence often result ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:29
#7: A human right to water - Poor people need money and choices more than rights
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana tackle the complex relationship between water as a human right and the need for good governance, inspired by David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. The discussion emphasizes that ensuring ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:02
#6: Water for the community - Citizens must hold their leaders to account
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana examine the complexities of managing water resources for the benefit of all, guided by David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. The episode highlights the limitations of relying solely on po...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:32
#5: Food and water - Water markets help farmers produce more with less
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore how market-based solutions can address water scarcity in agriculture, drawing on insights from David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. The discussion critiques existing water rights...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:06
#4: Recycled water - Dirty water must be cleaned and can be sold
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore innovative approaches to water management, inspired by David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. The discussion emphasizes the need to move from single-source water provision to local...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:15
#3: Water for profit - Properly regulated businesses add value
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana delve into the role of economic principles in managing water resources, guided by David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. The discussion challenges common criticisms of bottled water, propo...
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Episode 3
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20:29
#2: Water on tap - Subsidies increase waste and reduce reliability
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana examine the pitfalls of current water pricing systems, inspired by insights from David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. Many utilities rely on hidden subsidies and flawed pricing structure...
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Episode 2
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19:17
#1: Water as a commodity - Manage water according to its use
In this debut episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore water management through an economic lens, drawing insights from David Zetland's Living with Water Scarcity. Water is categorized as a good, analyzed by its rivalrous and excludab...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:37