From EOD to H2O Hero: How Christopher Martin is Transforming Rural Water and Sewer Systems

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From EOD to H2O Hero: How Christopher Martin is Transforming Rural Water and Sewer Systems | EP 7

Christopher Martin, owner of New Water Enterprises, on water tank care and grant funding for rural water and sewer systems in Oklahoma and Texas.

Christopher Martin served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist before he started New Water Enterprises. Now he works with rural water and sewer providers in Oklahoma and Texas.

In this episode, he talks about why he started the company, how rural providers can take better care of their water tanks, and what they should know about grants.

Guest

Christopher Martin, owner of New Water Enterprises.

In this episode

  • Why Martin moved from EOD work to helping rural water and sewer systems.
  • Why many rural systems fall behind on water tank maintenance, and the risks that follow: contamination, water loss and costly repairs.
  • Water tank cleaning and inspection for rural providers.
  • The problems he often runs into when working with small rural communities.
  • How rural providers can approach the grant system: eligibility, applications and carrying out the funded project.

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