In this episode of the Infrastructure Hot Seat podcast, host Chad Smeltzer interviews Todd Saums, the Commissioner of Water Distribution with the City of Toledo, Ohio. Saums shares his journey from starting as a laborer in construction to his current role, overseeing the city's water distribution. They discuss the challenges of maintaining and upgrading infrastructure, including dealing with water main breaks and replacing lead services. Saums also touches on the importance of mentorship and the need for investment in infrastructure. Tune in to gain insights into the world of utilities and the critical work being done to ensure access to clean water.