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Welcome to the Orenco Podcast!

Every two weeks, we'll bring you new episodes of “Make It Clear” that cover timely and relevant topics in the water and wastewater industries. Our guests will also provide their unique insights as we discuss the world’s most precious resource.

While our content is mainly geared toward water and wastewater professionals, we welcome everyone who’d like to listen.

Of Memories and Friendships: Saying Farewell to Angela Bounds

April 7, 2026

We open this episode with full hearts for a conversation that’s emotional and deeply meaningful—because this time, we aren’t interviewing a guest, we’re talking about Angela’s retirement. With our longtime friend Jeff Ball stepping in as guest host, we look back on decades of memories and offer Angela a warm farewell.

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Treatment on Small Lots

March 24, 2026

Building on smaller lots makes wastewater design more complicated. In this episode, we’re joined by Bill Hensley, Senior Systems Engineer at Orenco, to talk about designing treatment systems for tight spaces.

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When the Power Goes Out

March 10, 2026

In this episode, we break down what really happens to on-site wastewater systems and share practical steps homeowners can take to protect their systems during outages.

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Inside The Tank

February 24, 2026

In this episode, we dig into one of our favorite (and most important) topics: septic tanks. We’re joined by Jessy Tucker, Senior System Engineer at Orenco, to break down how they work and what really happens inside them.

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Wastewater in the News

February 10, 2026

This timely webinar breaks down the wastewater headlines: AI at treatment plants, public health trends, and sewage spills. Join us as we make sense of the news.

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History of the Toilet

January 29, 2026

In this engaging episode, we take a surprisingly fun journey through the history of the toilet—highlighting sanitation, infrastructure, and water stewardship.

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100 Episodes! Taking a Look Back

January 13, 2026

We’re celebrating a major milestone—our 100th episode! In this special installment, we look back on the moments and conversations that have meant the most to us. Most importantly, we thank our listeners for helping make this podcast possible.

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From Alarms to Answers: Working with Orenco Support

December 18, 2025

In this episode, we chat with Darren Mendenhall, Customer Service Manager at Orenco, about the real-world aspects of troubleshooting wastewater systems. We hear how the customer service team supports callers with training and plenty of patience.

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A Brief History of Wastewater - Pt 2

December 4, 2025

In this episode, we pick up our historical deep dive and explore how wastewater treatment was transformed between the 1800s and the present day, shaping the clean, reliable systems we depend on now.

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A Brief History of Wastewater - Pt 1

November 20, 2025

In this episode, we journey through ancient civilizations to uncover how humanity first tackled wastewater and sanitation and to learn how history has shaped the way we treat water today.

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