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#23 – How Wildfires Could Rewrite Water Infrastructure

April 1, 2025

Wildfires are changing. Is our water infrastructure ready?

California wildfires aren’t just getting more frequent—they’re getting bigger, faster, and more destructive. When the flames rise, water is our most powerful firefighting tool. But can our water systems handle the demand?

In thiis episode of What Matters Water TV & Podcast, we dive into the critical connection between wildfires and water. How do massive fires impact water quality? Are our water systems built to withstand both drought and high fire demand? And what lessons can we learn from past disasters?

Join us as we hear from experts who have been on the front lines of fire response and water resilience:
🔥 Dr. Erika Fischer – Fire-resilient infrastructure expert from Oregon State University
🔥 Kurt Kowar – Public Works Director who navigated Colorado’s Marshall Fire crisis

Don’t miss this essential conversation on the future of firefighting water supply.

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