Authorities on Air
Authorities on Air is the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), featuring real conversations with the people behind public service. From drinking water and wastewater to solid waste, recycling and beyond, we explore how municipal authorities—and the professionals who support them—deliver essential services and strengthen communities across Pennsylvania.
Authorities on Air
From Lake to Tap: Erie’s Clean Water Story
What does it take to deliver clean, safe drinking water to an entire region—every single day? In this episode of Authorities on Air, host Craig Fahnestock visits Craig Palmer, CEO of Erie Water Works, for an inside look at one of the country’s oldest and most innovative public utilities.
Erie Water Works has been serving the community for over 150 years, a legacy built on engineering excellence and public service.
From intake pipes a mile out in Lake Erie to a cutting-edge filtration system, you’ll hear how this team ensures high-quality water reaches over 220,000 people and why their work matters more than ever.
Recorded from Erie Water Works' Bayfront headquarters, this conversation touches on infrastructure, climate resilience, public health, community outreach, and one very important message: Tap is terrific!