Beneath the Surface Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:01 -0400 https://lrwra.com/podcast/ en-us © 2026 Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority yes Little Rock, AR, USA 413bb8ec-c772-524f-91e2-cee51d971d12 podcast@lrwra.com LRWRA episodic false Real people. Real projects. Real progress.


The Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority manages the sewer infrastructure that protects public health and the environment for the people of Little Rock. Most of that work happens out of sight. Beneath the Surface brings it into view.


Hosted by LRWRA CEO Jean Block, each episode features the staff, partners, and community members who keep our city's water infrastructure running — from the field crews and specialists who do the daily work, to the haulers, contractors, and businesses who help us protect the shared sewer system we all depend on.


Expect honest conversations about the realities of sewer work: the challenges, the partnerships, the ongoing projects, and the people behind it all. Whether you're a Little Rock resident, a water industry professional, or just curious about the infrastructure that makes modern life possible, you'll find something here.


New episodes quarterly. Learn more at LRWRA.com/podcast/

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Wastewater, Little Rock, Infrastructure, Sewer, Water LRWRA podcast@lrwra.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t9lt8bmrm4nr0q9l5e7icw4xwg7h?.jpg Beneath the Surface https://lrwra.com/podcast/ Jean Block, LRWRA CEO Safety Beyond the Hard Hat Safety Beyond the Hard Hat When a job opening for water reclamation came across her desk, our guest's reaction was simple: "I've never heard of this." Eight years later, she is the person responsible for making sure every LRWRA employee goes home at the end of the day.

In this episode, Sherree Bynum, LRWRA's Environmental Security and Risk Supervisor, gives an inside look at protecting a workforce that spends its days in confined spaces, in live traffic, and around heavy equipment. She explains why the hazards that worry her most are not always the ones that look the most dangerous.

She shares the near miss that still stays with her, why near misses matter more than most people realize, and the answer she keeps returning to when asked how any of it works: everyone owns safety. It is work that happens out of sight, but it is the reason our crews come home every day.

]]> When a job opening for water reclamation came across her desk, our guest's reaction was simple: "I've never heard of this." Eight years later, she is the person responsible for making sure every LRWRA employee goes home at the end of the day.

In this episode, Sherree Bynum, LRWRA's Environmental Security and Risk Supervisor, gives an inside look at protecting a workforce that spends its days in confined spaces, in live traffic, and around heavy equipment. She explains why the hazards that worry her most are not always the ones that look the most dangerous.

She shares the near miss that still stays with her, why near misses matter more than most people realize, and the answer she keeps returning to when asked how any of it works: everyone owns safety. It is work that happens out of sight, but it is the reason our crews come home every day.

]]> LRWRA Buzzsprout-19804114 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1142 2 full false Sherree Bynum Jean Block, LRWRA CEO Fats, Oils, Grease ("FOG")... A Partnership that Protects Our Shared Sewer System Fats, Oils, Grease ("FOG")... A Partnership that Protects Our Shared Sewer System Our inaugural guest was asked a simple question: "Did you find water, or did water find you?" While his path into the industry may have started by following the girl of his dreams, more than 17 years later, he has built a career he is passionate about, and he got the girl, too.

In this episode, Zach Crumpler, LRWRA’s FOG Specialist, gives an inside look at managing fats, oils, and grease in Little Rock. He explains how the relationships he builds with food service establishments help prevent costly backups and protect our shared sewer system.

He shares what the job looks like in the field, along with the challenges and unexpected moments he has experienced. It may not always be glamorous, but it is essential work that supports our city.

]]> Our inaugural guest was asked a simple question: "Did you find water, or did water find you?" While his path into the industry may have started by following the girl of his dreams, more than 17 years later, he has built a career he is passionate about, and he got the girl, too.

In this episode, Zach Crumpler, LRWRA’s FOG Specialist, gives an inside look at managing fats, oils, and grease in Little Rock. He explains how the relationships he builds with food service establishments help prevent costly backups and protect our shared sewer system.

He shares what the job looks like in the field, along with the challenges and unexpected moments he has experienced. It may not always be glamorous, but it is essential work that supports our city.

]]> LRWRA Buzzsprout-19385523 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1785 1 full false Zach Crumpler Jean Block, LRWRA CEO Beneath the Surface Podcast Trailer | LRWRA | New Episodes Quarterly Beneath the Surface Podcast Trailer | LRWRA | New Episodes Quarterly Real people. Real projects. Real progress.

Introducing Beneath the Surface — a new podcast from the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, hosted by CEO Jean Block. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the work, the people, and the partnerships that keep Little Rock's sewer infrastructure flowing.

🎬 Episode 1 launches Thursday, June 25, 2026

Most of the work that protects Little Rock's water infrastructure happens out of sight. Beneath the Surface brings it into view — through honest conversations with the LRWRA staff, partners, and community members who do this essential work every day.

Whether you're a Little Rock resident, a water industry professional, or just curious about the infrastructure that makes modern life possible, you'll find something here.

]]> Real people. Real projects. Real progress.

Introducing Beneath the Surface — a new podcast from the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, hosted by CEO Jean Block. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the work, the people, and the partnerships that keep Little Rock's sewer infrastructure flowing.

🎬 Episode 1 launches Thursday, June 25, 2026

Most of the work that protects Little Rock's water infrastructure happens out of sight. Beneath the Surface brings it into view — through honest conversations with the LRWRA staff, partners, and community members who do this essential work every day.

Whether you're a Little Rock resident, a water industry professional, or just curious about the infrastructure that makes modern life possible, you'll find something here.

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