The Water Zone

Magnetic Water Technology and the Future of Efficiency

Ed Mathieu, president of ODI‑Solutions, discusses Aquabus, an innovative magnetic water technology delivering measurable efficiency and cost‑saving benefits. Ed explains how Aquabus significantly reduces water use by altering the molecular structure of water, allowing it to penetrate soil more quickly while minimizing runoff and waste. Backed by independent university studies, the technology helps plants maintain optimal moisture levels while improving overall plant health and productivity. The conversation explores real‑world applications across commercial, residential, and agricultural installations, highlighting Aquabus as a practical solution for smarter water management. Podcast Recorded on April 9, 2026

Designing Smarter Irrigation Systems for Peak Performance

Steve Moore, CEO of Moore Water Management, presents a Master Class on selecting and maximizing smart irrigation systems. Steve explains how irrigation components are chosen based on landscape design and how elements like pipe sizing, pressure, and irrigation type—drip, spray, or rotor—must work together as a complete system. He dives into advanced smart controller management, outlining the environmental data required for accurate programming, including vegetation type, climate conditions, and evaporation rates. The episode concludes with the importance of conducting a water audit to evaluate distribution uniformity and make system adjustments that drive peak performance. Podcast Recorded on April 2, 2026

Regenerative Agriculture: Building Soil, Strengthening Farms, and Protecting Water

Guest Gabe Brown, principal of Understanding Ag, LLC, shares his expertise in regenerative agriculture and the work his consulting group does with farmers and ranchers around the world. Gabe defines the core principles of regenerative agriculture, emphasizing that soil‑building practices must be adapted to geography, crop type, and individual farm context. He explains how regenerative agriculture offers one of the greatest opportunities to improve human and climate health while strengthening the long‑term financial well‑being of farmers. Gabe also addresses common assumptions around conventional practices, outlining how regenerative approaches can deliver strong yields, sound economics, and improved water management without reliance on monocropping or heavy chemical inputs. Podcast Recorded on March 26, 2026

Clean Water, Clearly Explained

Cydian Kauffman, founder of Pure Water–Northwest, explores his mission-driven approach to demystifying clean water. Cydian shares how his business cuts through industry confusion to deliver real, science‑backed water solutions, while also tackling fringe topics like structured and hydrogenated water to separate fact from fiction. He discusses how Pure Water–Northwest designs custom solutions for challenges such as industrial runoff, high iron levels, bacterial contamination, arsenic, PFAS, fluoride, and hidden household toxins linked to health concerns. Listeners also learn about Cydian’s educational YouTube videos and the free water‑education webinars he offers to help consumers better understand what’s really in their water. Podcast Recorded on March 12, 2026

A Career Shaped by Water: Chris Davey on Irrigation, Innovation, and Impact

Chris Davey, a retired leader from The Toro Company’s Precision Irrigation Division, reflects on a career dedicated to the landscape and irrigation industry. A proud graduate of Cal Poly Pomona and the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, Chris shares how his curiosity in irrigation hydraulics shaped a journey spanning product management and senior leadership roles. He also discusses his time as a former co‑host of the award‑winning The Water Zone radio show and his induction into the Green Industry Hall of Fame. Throughout the conversation, Chris emphasizes how meeting people, exploring emerging technologies, and engaging with water legislation and science have made his career both meaningful and humbling. Podcast Recorded on March 5, 2026