About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Anthony DeRosa about leadership in drinking water regulation and the evolution of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators.

To conclude Season 7 of Tap Talk, we bring you a two-part conversation with Anthony DeRosa, the executive director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators ( ASDWA ). In Part 1 of the episode, Anthony tells Steve and Jennifer about the work ASDWA does to support drinking water regulators, the evolution of the organization over the time he has worked there, and his approach to leadership in this changing technological age. Be sure to check back next week for Part 2 of the episode, which will be the final release of Season 7! Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode.

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Jennifer

Guest: Anthony DeRosa

Topics covered

• drinking water regulation
• leadership
• technology
• water safety
• state administration

Keywords

• drinking water
• regulation
• leadership
• ASDWA
• technology
• water safety
• administration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Association of State Drinking Water Administrators

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