The Turtle That Took Out the Superintendent w/ Roddy Boston

Talkin' S#!T is where the people behind construction, wastewater, infrastructure, and the industries that keep the world moving come to talk about what's really going on. This episode, host Daryl Rocheleau sits down with Roddy Boston, Deputy Director of Public Works for the City of Decatur, Texas. Roddy breaks down how a city bracing for explosive growth is moving from a conventional treatment plant to membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology, why competing with nearby Fort Worth makes retaining licensed operators such a challenge, and how he helped an operator overcome undiagnosed dyslexia to finally get licensed. He also shares the story of a turtle that took out a former superintendent in the middle of an effluent tank, and the lesson that's guided his entire career: focus on the people, and the job takes care of itself. If you work in water, wastewater, or local government, or just want to understand what's really happening behind the scenes of a growing city's infrastructure, this one's worth the listen.