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
33 episodes
#33: Unprepared and underwater – Why U.S. infrastructure can’t handle the next flood
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana take on one of the most pressing—and overlooked—climate risks: flooding. Based on insights from Governing and the U.S. Water Alliance, they expl...
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Episode 33
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8:21
#32: Your brain on plastics – Tiny particles, big consequences
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana dive into the unsettling connection between microplastic pollution and human health, inspired by a recent article from The Brockovich Report. A ...
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Episode 32
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11:46
#31: L.A.’s water glow-up – From excess to efficiency
Episode Description: In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore how Los Angeles—long seen as a symbol of unsustainable sprawl—has quietly become one of the most water-conscious cities...
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Episode 31
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13:10
#30: Farming the fog – Growing crops in the driest place on Earth
Episode Description: In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana travel (virtually) to Chile’s Atacama Desert—the driest place on Earth—to explore how farmers are growing lettuce, lemons, and ...
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Episode 30
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10:02
#29: Plastic Free July – The Garbage Patch isn’t what you think
In light of Plastic Free July, this episode of Tap’d In challenges what we think we know about plastic pollution. Hosts Jordan and Lana dive into the real story behind the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—revealing it’s not...
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Episode 29
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16:15
#28: Shattering the glass bottle myth – The surprising microplastic truth
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana unpack a new French study that’s turning assumptions upside down: drinks bottled in glass may actually contain more microplastics than those in ...
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Episode 18
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13:50
#27: Fluoride around the world – What other countries do differently
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana take a global look at water fluoridation, inspired by a recent BBC Future article. While fluoridation remains common in the U.S. for its dental ...
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Episode 27
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14:25
#26: The world of fine water – The rise of water sommeliers
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore the growing “fine water” movement, where natural bottled waters are being appreciated like vintage wines. Inspired by a recent New York Times
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Episode 26
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11:00
#25: PFAS in your pint – What’s brewing in our water?
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana crack open a startling new study: nearly every beer tested in the U.S. contains PFAS—those stubborn “forever chemicals” linked to serious health risks. Based on recent...
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Episode 25
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13:43
#24: LifeStraw – Innovation for clean water, anywhere
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana spotlight one of the most game-changing tools in global water access: LifeStraw. Originally developed in 1999 to combat Guinea worm disease, LifeStraw has evolved into...
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Episode 24
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13:34
#23: From farm to faucet - How manure creates toxic water
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana tackle a lesser-known but widespread water crisis: the formation of cancer-linked disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water. Based on reporting from ...
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Episode 23
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14:38
#22: America is sinking - 28 cities facing subsurface collapse
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana explore a startling new study revealing that at least 28 major U.S. cities are slowly sinking. Published in Nature Cities by Virginia Tech resea...
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Episode 22
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13:14
#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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 9
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15:21