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Karen and Cath are joined by three water-saving experts to discuss their fascinating research on water usage during showers. Their guests being: Dr James Daly, Sustainability Manager at the University of Bristol; Ian Walker, Professor of Environmental Psychology at Bristol; and Dr Pablo Pereia Doel, Water Literacy and Sustainable Water Programme Lead at the University of Surrey. Together, they discuss the findings from their study that monitored over 86,000 individual showering events and which suggests that higher water pressure can significantly reduce water usage.     

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Timestamps 

 

• 0:00 - Introductions + an everything shower?!
• 5:05 - What is the research and what inspired it?
• 7:00 - How was the research conducted?
• 10:20 - The experiment in the halls of residence and the data recorded + how the sensors work
• 12:45 - The behavioural disconnect that happens whilst showering
• 15:52 - The advantage of using a timer when measuring
• 20:05 - How can the results from the research be used?
• 21:15 - The impact of having low flow pressure
• 22:40 - The level of pressure that impacts shower length
• 24:50 - Future plans and implementations for the research
• 27:10 - Being able to tease out social influences within the shower use
• 31:10 - Personal water use of the guests
• 32:08 - Final thoughts and farewell

Show notes

High shower pressure can help people save water, study suggests | Water | The Guardian

OSF Preprints | Beyond the water flow rate: Water pressure and smart timers impact shower efficiency

Mike and Karen are joined by Dr. Alison Browne and Dr. Claire Hoolohan of The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to discuss the Ofwat-funded innovation project, 'Enabling Smart Water Communities.' A forward-thinking initiative focusing on developing the links between integrated water management, community involvement, and household water usage. 

 

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Timestamps 

• 0:00 - Introduction and hellos
• 0:51 - Tony V's update on his water habits and how he's utilised tips from 'Waterfall'
• 3:46 - Dr. Alison Browne and Dr. Claire Hoolohan join the podcast and explain the work of the Tyndall Centre
• 5:39 - So, what is a water smart community?
• 9:10 - Do any WSCs exist yet?
• 11:32 - What are some of the new innovations within WSC communities?
• 14:40 - The impact of social norms
• 17:15 - Are we asking the wrong questions about water use?
• 20:03 - Big learning points of the project so far 
• 22:23 - The lack of research on this topic in some areas
• 23:00 - The personal water use of the guests
• 24:46 - Querying the value of measuring water practices - personal use vs. population level 
• 32:11 - Final thoughts and farewells 

Show notes

Enabling Water Smart Communities

With a brand new season right of 'Waterfall' right around the corner, here are some of our fave moments from our third season. 

 

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TIMESTAMPS

 

0:00 - Introduction and hellos 

2:45 - Cath's Water Night horror story (#60 - Tapping Into Tomorrow: The Next Generation Of Water Savers)

6:00 - Karen finally reveals her water usage (#54 - From Crisis To Conservation: Colombia’s Water Journey)

9:38 - Producer Tom's insanely quick trivia knowledge (#56 - Loyal To The Soil)

13:57 - Tim Harris discusses why they fought the law for the fen and the impact of sphagnum moss in the area (#50 - Norfolk Broadsides)

17:49 - Tom of Moors For The Future talks about the power of sphagnum moss (#57 - Improving Bog Standards)

21:16 - Mike discusses a strange discovery found in a toilet (#58 - Gloom And Bloom: Saving Water Via Emotional Engagement)

22:48 - The perils of using your phone on the toilet (#55 - Clearing Up FOG)

26:01 - Are you a lid up or lid down toilet user? (#51 - Leaky Loos)

28:33 - Thames Water's Andrew Tucker discusses leak issues beyond the standard pesky loo (#51 - Leaky Loos)

32:21 - Laura Moss' extraordinary water usage (#49 - Waterfall Live!)

33:40 - Craig Foster of OndoTech explains how the LeakBot app can push behaviour change (#59 - LeakBot: Reducing Household Water Use Through Innovative Technology)

36:30 - Tony V reflects on how he discovered the podcast and his thoughts on mulching (#53 - Tony’s Water Saving Odyssey)

 

To tide you over before 'Waterfall's grand return, here are some of our favourite guest moments from our fantastic third season. Huge thanks to all those who took part! 

 

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TIMESTAMPS

 

0:00 - Introduction and hellos 

4:08 - Richard Allan discusses the challenges of communicating climate concepts to the general public (#61 - Climate Change: Turbo Charging The Water Cycle)

6:16 - The winning team of Wessex Water's Young People's Panel reflect on their win (#60 - Tapping Into Tomorrow: The Next Generation Of Water Savers) 

9:22 - Tim Harris speaks about the fen drying and the severity of the issue at hand (#50 - Norfolk Broadsides)

11:02 - Surfers Against Sewage establish the history of their app (#62 - Riding The Digital Wave: Making A Difference With The Safer Sea & Rivers Service App)

14:15 - CCW superfan, Tony V, talks about the benefits of a cold shower (#53 - Tony's Water Saving Odyssey)

15:45 - Thames Water's Andrew Tucker talks about smart metering and leaky loos (#51 - Leaky Loos)

19:02 - OndoTech's Craig Foster explains what LeakBot is (#59 - LeakBot: Reducing Household Water Use Through Innovative Technology)

20:24 - Ipsos' Colin Strong reflects on the main learning points from the Gloom & Bloom research commissioned by CCW (#58 - Gloom & Bloom: Saving Water Via Emotional Engagement) 

23:05 - Professor Luis Botero discusses the aftermath of Bogota's major water incident and the importance of water consciousness (#54 - From Crisis To Conservation: Colombia's Water Journey)

25:58 - The Rivers Trust's Tessa Hadley discusses improving the drought resilience of rivers (#52 - Rewiggling Rivers)

27:50 - Southern Water's Stephen Williams discusses how much it costs to clean a blockage (#55 - Clearing Up FOG)

30:50 - Karen speaks to the DWI's Nicholas Adjei about the importance of the public having trust in their water supply (#49 - Waterfall Live!)

In this very special, all-Welsh language edition of 'Waterfall', CCW's Rhys Brooks and Mr. Smith of Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw school speak to a group of students and explore the valuable water efficiency lessons they've gleaned through listening to 'Waterfall.'

 

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Timestamps

 

0:00 - Producer Tom introduces this unique version of 'Waterfall'

2:45 - Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw session begins

4:05 - The importance of saving water

8:50 - Metering as a concept as mentioned in 'Waterfall's Columbia episode

11:40 - Changing water use in terms of farming and pollution

12:40 - Using water more sustainably in general

14:45 - Lessons learned from 'Waterfall's episode on WRAP

15:55 - Water scarcity in Wales

18:55 - Does Wales value water?

23:10 - Making water use part of the curriculum?

27:22 - How much water do the students think they use?

31:10 - Song choices by students for a five-minute shower

33:00 - Final thoughts and close

 

It's a festive bonanza this week on 'Waterfall' as we wrap up our third season. First up we have good friend of the show and CCW's sewage expert, Steve Grebby, chatting to Mike & Karen all best cooking practices across the holiday season. And then the moment you've all been waiting for... season 3's Water Table! 

 

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Timestamps

 

0:00 - Introduction and hellos

2:20 - Steve joins the show

14:25 - The Water Table countdown 

 

Shownotes

The Institute of Water's magazine 

 

 

 

Mike & Cath head outside to chat to Dani Jordan & Annie McKelvey of Surfers Against Sewage all about the charity's impressive 'Safer Seas & Rivers Service' app. 

 

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Timestamps

 

0:00 - Introduction and hellos  1:38 - Waterfall's Luxembourg fans?!  3:45 - Annie & Dani join the show and describe the work of their organisation 6:40 - The app  7:55 - How SAS get their data 11:00 - The layout of the app 14:24 - Swimming safely through the app 16:30 - Recent legislation and its impact on the app 19:20 - The different types of users  23:00 - The expectations of what getting rid of pollution looks like  25:00 - What are SAS prioritizing for their service? 26:43 - Annie & Dani's personal water use  31:05 - Final thoughts are farewell 

 

Shownotes

 

Surfers Against Sewage

More information about the app 

Mike & Karen are joined by Professor of Climate Science at University of Reading, Richard Allan, for an illuminating chat about the relationship between the water cycle and climate change. 

 

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Timestamps

2:06 - What is Richard's specialism and what got him interested in climate change?  4:15 - What changes have Richard seen predicted in the past that have now came true? 7:50 - What climate change impacts are we seeing in the UK? 9:00 - The importance of water vapour  11:18 - What are the implications for managing water in a climate crisis?  13:00 - The difficulties of communicating these issues 16:00 - The changes we all need to make  18:10 - Richard's outlook for the future and how is it looking? 20:20 - Richard's work with the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) 24:30 - Richard's personal water use

 

Shownotes

 

Richard's personal page @ University of Reading 

Following his judging role on Wessex Water's Young People's Panel 2023, Mike catches up with the winning team of A-level students to delve into their insightful perspectives on the major challenges facing the water industry.

Wessex's Young Person Panel is an exciting work experience opportunity for sixth formers and Year 11 students across the region. Students who join the Young People's Panel see the inner workings of a major company, spend time with like-minded students from across the region, and can have their say on real business challenges.

 

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Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions and hellos

1:47 - Mike & Cath's unfortunate experiences with Water Night 2023  5:43 - The Young Person Panel join the show and explain what the goal of the competition 9:36 - Did the panel think about water prior to the programme? 11:35 - How has the panel's views changed after the activity?  13:24 - Whose responsibility is it to be solving the major issues? 15:17 - Does the panel make a connection between water use and climate change?  17:00 - Do the panel know their own personal water use?  22:00 - Final thoughts and reflections 

 

Shownotes

 

Wessex Water's Young People's Panel

Wessex Water

Water Night 

Cath is joined by Craig Foster, the CEO of Ondotech, and Sasha Baigent, Innovation Lead at Southern Water, to discuss Leakbot, an exciting new technology designed to combat leaks in both residential and commercial properties. 

 

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Timestamps

 

0:00 - Introduction and hellos  3:37 - What is LeakBot?  5:15 - Water saving and housing insurance  7:30 - Helping people to look for opportunity to fix their leaks  8:39 - How did Southern Water and Leakbot start to work together? 13:22 - Working with Portsmouth Water  15:00 - Leaky loos being a huge part of the problem  17:33 - The role of the app 20:28 - Southern Water's work to engage people with water efficiencies 22:12 - The trial with Southern Water 24:00 - Craig & Sasha's personal water use 29:10 - Final reflections and farewell 

 

Show notes 

 

LeakBot 

Southern Water set for LeakBot pilot trial in bid to drive water efficiency 

Ondo InsurTech hails 60% leak reduction in trial with Portsmouth Water