The SCUUP Podcast
The SCUUP Podcast
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
The Southern California Underground Utilities Partnership (The SCUUP) podcast invites you to learn more about the utility industry from the experts, from the front line utility workers to the safety officers, from leadership to Human Resources. Hosted by Ruben Murillo, a leader in construction maintenance and water operations, the SCUUP is your weekly dose of insight, tips and fun from the underground. Listen up- here's the SCUUP! The SCUUP is sponsored by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. Interested in your agency highlighted on The SCUUP? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Insight into Professional Development
An insight into professional development and successful preparation for working in the water industry from an industry professional, Jacob Shiba, on Palomar College’s Water Technology program.
Sep 9, 2024
39 min
Father Appreciation
In honor of Parent Appreciation Day, EVMWD staff had the honor to be interviewed by their children to discuss their roles in the industry and learn their kids' perspectives on their parent's careers in water.
Jul 24, 2024
46 min
The Hydrant Belles and Sprinkle Squad
The female all-star team, Hydrant Belles and Sprinkler Squad joins the SCUUP to discuss their path to competing in a male-dominant hydrant building competition, Hydrant Hysteria, and how they are proving that they are just as good as the boys!
Jun 5, 2024
51 min
Bring Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024
In celebration of National Bring Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, the SCUUP hosted a special podcast episode featuring interviews with the kids of EVMWD! Tune into this fun and heartwarming episode to hear their thoughts on working in water, their future aspirations, and so much more. Don’t miss out on these delightful insights from the next generation!
May 22, 2024
39 min
The Power of Team Cohesion: A Journey with the Walnut Valley Water District
Host Ruben Murillo of EVMWD sits down with members of Walnut Valley Water District for an informative episode to explore how the General Services Team harnessed the principles of Patrick Lencioni's 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team to elevate their efficiency and outcomes, ultimately benefitting not only the team itself but the entire agency.
Apr 24, 2024
1 hr 28 min
The Journey of Water Quality
On this episode of The SCUUP Podcast, Water Quality Manager, Albert Magallon, takes us through his journey in the industry and the importance of water quality, sampling, relationships with neighboring agencies, and challenges from where he started in the industry as a temporary employee, to becoming a manager at Western Water. 
Mar 20, 2024
30 min
Water Professionals Appreciation Week
Water Professionals Appreciation Week celebrates the hard work of water and wastewater professionals and highlights the important role they play in ensuring safe and reliable water services. In this episode, we sit down with members of EVMWD's Community Affairs, Human Resources, and Operations teams to hear their perspectives of working in the water industry.
Oct 12, 2023
29 min
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month! To celebrate, the SCUUP welcomed cohosts Safety Officer, Jon Moore, and Safety Specialist, Daniel Lohre, from EVMWD to discuss emergency preparedness and were joined by special guests Ralph Mesa, City of Lake Elsinore Emergency Services Manager, and Vanessa Barrera, MPA, Human Management Analyst for the City of Menifee.
Sep 20, 2023
43 min
The Journey, Passion, and Responsibilities as an Operations Manager
Tune in to hear from City of Colton's, Bassam Alzammar, and his journey in the industry, his passion for his work, and his core responsibilities as an Operations Manager.
Aug 23, 2023
54 min
Why Sewage Treatment is an Essential Part of the Water Cycle
As a Wastewater Operations Manager, Jesse will share his journey in the industry and give insight as to why sewage treatment is an essential part of the water cycle.
Aug 2, 2023
45 min
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