The podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the challenges of wastewater treatment in the aerospace industry, specifically the need to comply with EPA and local regulations regarding toxic pollutants. It highlights the inefficiency and cost of traditional wastewater treatment systems, particularly those using multiple steps and manual oversight. The podcast then advocates for the adoption of automated wastewater treatment systems, particularly those employing Cleartreat separating agents, which encapsulate contaminants and produce non-leachable, non-hazardous sludge. The podcast argues that these systems can significantly reduce treatment costs, labour requirements, and disposal expenses while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.