S1E10 - Denver Water’s Lead Plan with Nicole Poncelet-Johnson

Episode Notes: In this episode, Nicole Poncelet-Johnson, Director of Water Quality and Treatment at Denver Water talks about the utility’s recently approved lead control variance. Nicole discusses the corrosion control method prescribed by the State and EPA and the alternative solution arrived at through science and a whirlwind stakeholder process. The components of the program, which ultimately tackles the problem with a quicker and more sustainable approach, is also presented. Nicole also lets listeners in on a new way Denver Water is optimizing treatment processes at its facilities without breaking the bank. As always, an end-of-show quiz closes out the episode.