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
Down the Drain – Where Your Wastewater Goes
Where does your wastewater go after you flush? In this episode of Authorities on Air, we follow the flow with Shannon Drosnock, (Executive Director, Montgomery Township Municipal Sewer Authority). Shannon walks us through what happens underground—from household pipes to pump stations to treatment tanks—and explains how science, strategy, and skilled professionals come together to protect public health and the environment. Along the way, we learn how MTMSA is leading the charge in workforce development, community engagement, and innovative wastewater treatment.
Whether you’re a curious resident, a municipal professional, or someone who just wants to better understand the infrastructure you rely on every day, this episode delivers an eye-opening look at the people and processes behind wastewater management.
No wipes down the pipes!
Hosted by Craig Fahnestock (PMAA Deputy Executive Director-Member Services) and Lindsay Hughes (Public Relations Manager, North Penn Water Authority).