The WQA Podcast features WQA Chief Operating Officer Tom Bruursema as he reflects on four decades in the water treatment industry. As he prepares for retirement, Bruursema looks back on a career that helped guide the industry from early credibility challenges to its current role as a trusted, essential solution for protecting health and safety.
Bruursema discusses with host Wes Bleed the industry’s growth and how emerging contaminants such as lead, arsenic and PFAS have shaped public awareness and expectations. He shares why science, standards and collaboration have been critical to building confidence with consumers and policymakers, and he offers encouragement to the next generation of professionals considering careers in water treatment.
Legacy & Leadership – A Career in Water with Tom Bruursema
WQA Podcast
The Water Quality Association is the leading voice of the water treatment industry. WQA Podcast features experts and members of WQA who can comment on issues affecting water quality.
