Untreated wastewater isn’t just an environmental crisis — it’s an economic one. In this episode of The Nature Conservancy’s waste(d)water podcast, host Kassie Morton learns from experts Jasmine Fournier from the Ocean Sewage Alliance, Shivangi Jain from Economist Impact, and Lindsay Stradley from Fresh Life, as they unpack the hidden financial toll of wastewater pollution across fisheries, agriculture, and human health. Drawing from a groundbreaking report, they reveal billions in annual losses across five countries, where innovative sanitation models are reshaping urban resilience. The episode explores how quantifying these costs can drive smarter investments, policy reform, and circular economy solutions. Tune in to learn how ignoring wastewater is costing us more than you’d think.

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