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| #76 - Shower Smarter, Not Longer: Saving Water With The Power Of Pressure | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:35:27 | |
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
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 | |||
| #75 - Enabling Water Smart Communities: Social Innovations In Water Conservation | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:33:51 | |
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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| #66 - The Very Best Of 'Waterfall' Vol. 3 | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:41:47 | |
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)
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| #65 - The Best Of The Guests Vol. 3 | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:34:24 | |
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!) | |||
| #64 - Cymru Currents: Welsh Students Reflect On ’Waterfall’ | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:35:25 | |
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
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| #63 - The Water Table: Season 3 | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:28:54 | |
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
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| #62 - Riding The Digital Wave: Making A Difference With The Safer Sea & Rivers Service App | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:33:02 | |
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
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| #61 - Climate Change: Turbo Charging The Water Cycle | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:33:00 | |
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
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| #60 - Tapping Into Tomorrow: The Next Generation Of Water Savers | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:26:03 | |
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
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| #59 - LeakBot: Reducing Household Water Use Through Innovative Technology | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:32:00 | |
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
Southern Water set for LeakBot pilot trial in bid to drive water efficiency Ondo InsurTech hails 60% leak reduction in trial with Portsmouth Water
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| #58 - Gloom And Bloom: Saving Water Via Emotional Engagement | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:39:20 | |
Head of Behavioural Science at Ipsos, Colin Strong, joins Mike, Karen & Ana to discuss CCW's fascinating 'Gloom and Bloom' research which explored how individuals respond to various emotional triggers in the context of water conservation.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 3:40 - Colin joins the show 5:00 - The importance of behaviour change 8:31 - What was the brief behind the research? 11:20 - What material were participants shown? 13:47 - Is there a clear winner in terms of approaches that work best? 17:11 - The strength of community messaging 22:00 - Virality in messaging 24:22 - Finding ways to present effectively to the public 28:50 - Timing and the psychology of social activism 32:15 - Colin’s personal water use 37:03 - Final thoughts and farewell
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| #57 - Improving Bog Standards | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:28:31 | |
Karen & Cath are joined by Tom Spencer, Senior Research and Monitoring Officer for Moors For The Future Partnership, for a fascinating discussion about the importance of blanket bogs in improving water efficiency and fighting climate change.
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0:00 - Introduction and hellos 2:24 - What does Moors For The Future Partnership do? 8:20 - Ways in which the organisation combat the degradation of the landscape 16:23 - The importance of working with nature 20:00 - Collaborations with local water companies 21:15 - What can we do to help the landscape? 24:00 - Tom's personal water use 26:00 - Final thoughts and farewell
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| #74 - Tapping Into Nature: Rainwater Harvesting 101 | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:39:15 | |
Mike and Karen are joined by Lisa Craven, MD of Stormsaver, for an in-depth discussion about rainwater harvesting and its wide-ranging applications both commercially and in the home.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 1:07 - Running the length of the Seine?! 2:41 - Lisa Craven of Stormsaver joins the show and explains what rainwater harvesting consists of 5:41 - General misconceptions of rainwater 8:30 - What the industry is moving towards in terms of house building 10:15 - What savings can rainwater harvesting offer a home owner? 14:30 - Should rainwater harvesting be mandatory? 17:45 - The potential applications for commercial systems 19:45 - How many households are using rainwater harvesting? 21:00 - What happens if it doesn't rain? 24:01 - The benefits of working with the water cycle 27:11 - The issues of water reduction 29:14 - Recommendations for those looking to get a rain harvesting system 33:36 - Lisa's household use 37:22 - Final thoughts and farewell
Show notes
River Seine run highlights challenges for the Olympics
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| #56 - Loyal To The Soil | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:43:24 | |
Mike & Karen are joined by Richard Reynolds, Senior Agronomy Advisor at Anglian Water, for an enlightening discussion about the relationship between farming and water efficiency. Digging deep into the increasing need for water to be managed in a more holistic way to protect our supply and food production.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 6:30 - What even is agronomy anyways? 9:16 - Why are water companies hiring people to speak to farmers? 13:37 - The successful projects Richard has worked on 19:35 - The impact of the last few years of extreme rainfall events 26:41 - Longer term plans going forward 27:30 - New opportunities working with local communities 31:15 - Pollution confusion issues in farming 34:30 - Richard's own personal water use 37:00 - Final thoughts and farewell | |||
| #55 - Clearing Up FOG | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:30:55 | |
CCW's very own Steve Grebby is joined by Network Protection Manager for Southern Water, Stephen Williams, for a detailed discussion about FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease). Exploring the range of problems that FOG can pose as well the surprisingly straightforward methods to effectively managing it.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 2:33 - The perils of using your phone on the toilet! 4:48 - The two Steves take over the podcast 7:51 - The cost of clearing FOG issues 9:30 - Repurposing FOG into other things 11:20 - Disruptions FOG can cause to others 14:01 - Issues within the industry, restaurants, schools 16:00 - The importance of grease management systems 20:01 - How can the industry help with FOGs? 22:04 - Steve's personal water use 26:10- Final thoughts and tips | |||
| #54 - From Crisis To Conservation: Colombia’s Water Journey | 20 Oct 2023 | 00:34:49 | |
Mike is joined by CCW's Ana-Maria Millan & Professor Luis Alejandro Camacho Botero of the University of Bogota for an insightful conversation about Colombia's eventful water resource history. Delving into valuable lessons learnt from Bogota's 1997 water crisis that can be applied universally today.
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and hellos 2:15 - Karen's water use! 6:22 - Ana & Luis join the podcast 7:14 - Luis' work on water quality monitoring in rivers 8:33 - Bogota's major water emergency in 1997 14:00 - The impact of the crisis on residents 17:30 - The cultural impact onto recent generations in Colombia 19:22 - Universal metering within Colombia 21:00 - What is the water situation like today? 28:30 - Best lessons from Columbia to lower water use 29:30 - What do Ana & Luis feel are the best things about Colombia? 31:10 - Ana & Luis' personal water use 33:00 - Final thoughts
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| #53 - Tony’s Water Saving Odyssey | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:38:00 | |
Mike & Karen welcome avid 'Waterfall' listener Tony V to the show for a discussion of the water resource situation in America and a celebration of all the water-saving tips he's gleaned from listening to the podcast.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 3:00 - How did Tony get into the show? 4:25 - The water resource situation in America 8:27 - Tony's interest in water resource issues 11:50 - How did Tony actually find 'Waterfall'? 14:13 - Lessons Tony has learnt from the podcast 26:55 - The importance of mulching!
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| #52 - Rewiggling Rivers | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:31:07 | |
Karen & Producer Tom are joined by Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications and Advocacy at the Rivers Trust, for a fascinating chat about how restoring rivers with nature-based solutions can offer long-term drought resilience.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction 3:47 - Who are the Rivers Trust and what do they do? 7:08 - What's the difference between the Rivers Trust and the Canal & Rivers Trust? 8:00 - The work to improve river health 11:12 - What is re-wiggling and why were rivers de-wiggled in the first place? 14:00 - The importance of individual contributions and the changes we can make 16:05 - Tackling leaky dams 18:00 - Utilising nature based solutions 20:11 - Rivers Trust's Big River Watch initiative 24:06 - Tessa's personal water use 27:10 - Final thoughts and farewell
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| #51 - Leaky Loos | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:27:52 | |
Water Demand Reduction Manager at Thames Water, Andrew Tucker, joins Mike for an illuminating discussion on what a leaky loo actually is and what we can do about them.
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Do you flush lid up or lid down? 4:53 - Andrew Tucker joins - demand reduction manager 6:10 - What exactly is a leaky loo?! 9:42 - The data Thames Water has on leaky loos 11:37 - How difficult is it to fix a leaky loo? 16:30 - Advice for buying future toilets and what to look out for 19:28 - Leaky loos in businesses 20:30 - Andrew's personal water use 23:00 - Final thoughts and farewell
Show notes Waterfall #16 - Getting Ready For Winter Watersafe's guide to leaky loos
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| #50 - Norfolk Broadsides | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:34:31 | |
In today's very special episode, Mike embarks on a journey to the magnificent Norfolk Broads. Speaking first to the RSPB's Ian Robinson about the importance of fen conservation, before Tim Harris shares his and wife Geli's extraordinary tale of safeguarding Catfield Fen from the challenges of water mismanagement.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 4:13 - Ian Robinson of RSPB joins the show 7:24 - Tim Harris joins the show and explains his history with Catland Fen 10:49 - What created the Broads in the first place? 12:17 - The importance of keeping scrub out of the marshes 14:39 - Tim & Geli's work 17:21 - The damage to the fens 23:36 - Working with the RPSB 26:42 - Tim’s personal water use
Shownotes Environment Agency told to protect wetlands in landmark court case | |||
| #49 - Waterfall Live! | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:32:57 | |
We're kicking off Waterfall's third season in style with a very special live edition of the show captured before a packed house as part of the Institute of Water's Annual Conference 2023. The topic of the conference was Trust in Water, and why trust is so important to saving water. Interviews, games, prizes, audience interaction- it's all right here and so much more in our thrilling S3 premiere!
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| #48 - The Best Of The Guests Vol.2 | 08 Sep 2023 | 00:34:51 | |
Ahead of Waterfall's brand new season, Mike, Karen & Producer Tom look back on their favourite guest appearances of Waterfall's second season.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 2:25 - Adventures in a magnificent sponge garden (E36) 4:40 - What's a smart water butt? (E42) 7:40 - The sociology of weather (E38) 9:43 - Hidden water waste within our food (E29) 12:03 - The surprising costs of carbon (E24) 13:04 - WaterAid's wide work (E32) 17:58 - The water resource situation in Greece (E37) 21:17 - Malawi's particular water issues (E22) 24:34 - The dawn of a new reservoir (E26) 25:30 - The beauty of Welsh rivers (E45) 28:49 - The purpose of 'Bin The Wipe' (E33) 31:40 - Waterwise's water work (E34)
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| #47 - The Very Best Of ’Waterfall’ Vol 2. | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:39:14 | |
Ahead of a brand new season of 'Waterfall' upcoming shortly, Mike, Karen & Producer Tom look back on their personal highlights of 'Waterfall's second season.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 2:56 - Waterfall merchandise?! (E21) 4:46 - Feedback from our mega fan (E22) 7:05 - The refreshing benefits of a cold shower (E34) 10:36 - Wigs down the drain! (E36) 12:43 - The mysteries of Peecycling (E29) 15:55 - Meghan Trainor's toilet indulgence (E39) 19:13 - Mike gets it very wrong about Australia (E30) 22:27 - Mike gets excited about things in the loo (E31) 24:50 - Confusion over toilet buttons (E34) 27:02 - Hot tubs vs. hosepipe bans (E35) 28:20 - Hot tub confessional (E23) 31:37 - White collar crime? (E28) 34:58 - Dr Mark gush talks mulch (E40)
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| #73 - Gardening Sustainably: Learning From The Experts At Gardeners' World Live | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:34:17 | |
It's a very special edition of the show this week as Karen and Producer Tom venture out of the studio and off to 'Gardeners' World Live' to chat to two remarkable gardeners. First up is Malcolm Moodie, chairman and vice president of the Solihull and District Orchid Society, who discusses why orchids are unique in their water needs and also shares tips on conserving this precious resource in the garden. And then we chat with Josh Fenton, who gives 'Waterfall' a personal tour of his wildly inventive and inspiringly water-efficient garden, Lunatica.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 2:35 - Malcolm joins the show 2:50 - Are orchids one of the most water efficient flowers? 4:57 - What type of water does Orchids prefer? 6:00 - Malcolm has eight water butts!? 9:15 - Key tips for saving water in the garden 11:35 - Malcolm's daily water use 13:00 - Reflecting on Malcolm's wisdom 15:01 - Josh Fenton joins the show 15:55 - What was the thoughts behind his garden 'Lunatica' and what challenges is it responding to? 16:40 - How does the garden help with managing extreme weather events? 17:36 - How has environmental impact been minimised in construction? 20:55 - The cuddy: a radical reinvention of water and waste 23:50 - Josh's general water-saving tips 26:26 - Josh's daily water 29:07 - What would Josh like people to take away from Lunatica?
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| #46 - The Water Table - Season Two | 11 Aug 2023 | 00:29:58 | |
Mike, Karen and Tom are back for a special chart countdown episode comparing the daily water use of season two's guests to crown a worthy, water-saving winner.
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0:00 - Introduction and hellos 7:47 - The top 15 chart countdown begins 22:27 - The illustrious top 3! 27:40 - Final thoughts and wrap up
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| #45 - Walking With Water In Wales | 21 Jul 2023 | 00:37:53 | |
Lia returns to the podcast to host a 'Walking with Water' special. Wherein she heads out for chats with both artist, Rebecca Wyn Kelly, and CEO of South East Wales River Trust, Tony Rees, on what connecting with the great Welsh outdoors means to them.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 4:28 - Tony Rees joins the podcast with Lia and explains how his love for Welsh rivers began 8:55 - Tony discusses what it means for him to walk by the river and the Taff trail in general 11:26 - The history of the water quality of the river Taff 14:00 - The wildlife in the river and its diversity 16:40 - The little things we do at home that can impact rivers and nature more widely 19:55 - The cleanliness of the river 21:11 - Rebecca Wyn Kelly joins the show and discusses her work and her connection to the river 24:45 - The importance of connecting with nature and the benefits it can bring 27:30 - The interesting history of the walk and related mythology 29:30 - The inspiring nature of walking with water 34:50 - Final thoughts and farewell
Shownotes https://www.walkingwithwater.org.uk/
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| #72 - An Olympic Challenge: Cleaning Up The River Seine | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:36:44 | |
Dan Angelescu, CEO of Fluidion, joins Mike and Karen to discuss how the water-intelligence company is monitoring river pollution in the Seine to ensure it’s safe for swimming at the Paris Olympics and beyond.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 1:26 - The weird and wacky things found in sewers 3:42- Dan Angelescu joins the show and discusses the work of Fluidion 5:53 - Measuring water quality from a human point of view. 6:54 - Swimming being banned in the Seine for 100 years 8:54 - The history of Fluidion's monitoring of the Seine 12:02 - The application of Fluidion's systems worldwide 13:47 - Fluidion's ALERT system and how it works 16:52 - Paris' attempted solutions so far 22:21 - Is there a possibility of the Seine not being used for the Olympics? 26:12 - The global problems of water pollution 28:13 - Monitoring water pollution in the UK 32:20 - Dan's personal water use 34:56 - Final thoughts and farewell
Show notes Dan Angelescu *03 Is Making the Seine Swimmable for the Paris Olympics | Princeton Alumni Weekly | |||
| #71 - Water Safety First: Valuing And Respecting Water With The Royal Life Saving Society | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:31:52 | |
Interim Charity Director at The Royal Life Saving Society, Matt Croxall, joins Karen & Mike to discuss RLSS' 'Drowning Prevention Week' campaign and how the initiative has grown over time.
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| #70 - Empowering Vulnerable Customers: Welsh Water's Stream Of Support | 24 May 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
Welsh Water’s Head of Vulnerable Customer Support, Pete O’Hanlon, and Water Efficiency Lead, Annie Lamb, join Mike and Karen to explore the many innovative approaches Welsh Water takes to help vulnerable customers increase their water efficiency.
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| #69 - Exploring Defra's Approach To Reducing Water Use | 10 May 2024 | 00:34:26 | |
Mike & Karen are joined by Defra's Head of Water Efficiency and Demand Management, Katie Smith, for a detailed discussion of Defra's plans to help everyone save water.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions 1:08 - Tony V's toilet trouble from back in the 1970s 4:05 - Katie joins the podcast and discusses her role at Defra 6:12 - Actions that the government want to implement to help the public reduce their water use 8:25 - Why has it taken so long for reduction targets to be established? 9:40 - The role of the non-household market in reducing water use 12:57 - The ongoing issues of leaking toilets 14:00 - The continual mystery of dual flush toilet buttons 17:23 - Mythbusting about the Defra's targets for households and business customers 25:25 - Defra's view on smart metering 28:17 - Katie's water saving tips 31:00 - Shower song recommendations Show notes | |||
| #68 - California Dryin' | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:35:15 | |
Mike & Karen are joined by British-born California resident, Chris Worrall, to discuss his one-man mission against household water waste in the Golden State.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 1:42 - Thoughts on Jonathan Ross' unusual shower confession 5:24 - Chris joins the show and explains the water situation in San Jose 8:04 - Chris' plan to cut costs and reduce water waste 11:04 - The trouble of swimming pools 14:15 - Chris' expert level spreadsheet of his water bills 19:31 - The impact of regular water bills being distributed to consumers 21:24 - The changes that Chris has made to reduce water use 23:40 - Chris' water use and quick wins 24:45 - Low flow regulation in California 31:03 - Final thoughts and takeaways | |||
| #67 - Faith In Water: How Religion Inspires Sustainable Behaviours | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:40:20 | |
'Waterfall' returns for an exciting new season! And we're kicking off with a very special episode featuring South Staffs Water's Mumin Islam discuss two innovative water efficiency projects specially crafted especially for faith-based communities.
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Timestamps
0:00 - The start of a brand new season of 'Waterfall' 2:55 - Mumin joins the podcast 8:25 - The importance of serving different communities in tailored ways 9:10 - The work of 'Reviving The Sunnah' 13:50 - Water use within Islam 17:13 - Working with Cambridge Central Mosque 19:20 - Fostering a connection between the people and the environment 21:23 - Water saving within cooking 25:10 - The purpose of the projects 28:10 - How are the results going to be shared 35:50 - Mumin's personal water use 37:00 - Final thoughts and farewell
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Water & Wudu – Cambridge Water & Cambridge Central Mosque: Reviving the Sunnah | |||
| #77 - Future Beer: Recycled Refreshment From Devil's Canyon | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:32:56 | |
It's an international special this week as Mike heads to California to speak with Chris Garrett, CEO of Devil's Canyon Brewery Company, all about a groundbreaking innovation in sustainable brewing: a beer made from recycled wastewater! Crafted in collaboration with Epic Cleantec, the Epic OneWater Brew - a crisp Kölsch style ale—uses grey water recycled from Fifteen Fifty, a 40-story luxury high-rise in San Francisco. Tune in as we explore the brewery’s origins, the cutting-edge process behind this bold brew, and what it could mean for the future of water sustainability.
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Timestamps
Show notes Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. & Eventhouse (devilscanyon.com) Water Recycling Technology | Onsite Water Reuse | Epic Cleantec | |||
| #81 The benefits of smart metering | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:37:22 | |
In this episode, Mike and Karen recently are joined by John Lillistone, the Director of Water at Arqiva, to explore the benefits of smart metering. They discussed how smart meters are a significant advancement over traditional meters, as they provide critical data points that help both consumers and water companies. For consumers, smart meters can identify leaks and help manage water usage more efficiently. For water companies, these meters are invaluable in identifying and isolating leaks, which can lead to significant water savings and improved service. | |||
| #80 - Zero-Water Homes: The Future Of Water Efficiency | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:35:07 | |
In this episode, Cath & Karen dive into Project Zero, an innovative collaboration between Ofwat and Nesta focused on achieving water neutrality at new development sites. They explore how this initiative is creating water-efficient homes, promoting water-saving habits, and cutting waste in local communities. Joining the conversation are Gareth Barker from Affinity Water and Jane Bellard from Weir The Agency, to discuss Affinity Water's Bidwell site in Houghton Regis, a standout example of water neutrality in action.
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Shownotes
Affinity Water's neutrality trial slashes consumption levels - Utility Week Our water neutrality project - Affinity Water Affinity Water's water neutrality project achieves milestone | |||
| #79 - Water Night 2024 | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:27:17 | |
In this week's episode, we explore Waterwise's 'Water Night,' an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of water conservation. On Friday, 24th October 2024, households are encouraged to switch off all non-essential taps from 5-10 pm to help people better understand the value of water and inspire long-term changes in water use. You can sign up here: Sign Up For Water Night – Waterwise
First, Cath speaks with Chloe and Steph of Waterwise to explain the initiative and how you can get involved. Later, our own Mike shares live updates from his 'Water Night' experience with his daughters at home.
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| #78 - Turn The Tide: How To Effectively Complain To Your Water Company | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:28:14 | |
No one likes having to complain to their water company, but when it’s necessary, how can you do it in the most effective way and get the results you need? In this week's episode, Cath and Karen speak to CCW's consumer relations experts, Lacey Carlyle and Rhys Brooks, about what steps to take when you have an issue with your water company and the best strategies to achieve a successful outcome.
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| #82 Cape Town's Day Zero: Harnessing Behavioural Change | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:33:28 | |
In this episode, Mike and Karen are joined by Rachel Coyle MBE, the Global Managing Director of the Behavioural Insights Team, to discuss the Cape Town drought and the successful "Day Zero" campaign that helped avert the crisis. They delve into how Cape Town faced a severe drought with dangerously low dam levels. In 2018, a team of behavioural scientists launched the "Day Zero" behaviour change campaign, which focused on simple, practical actions like using grey water and providing clear guidance on water-saving measures. This campaign not only successfully averted the crisis but also left a lasting impact on the community. Rachel also shares insights on the enduring effects of the campaign and how its strategies could be applied in other parts of the world. | |||
| #83 Pulling the plug | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:27:03 | |
Elise Melville, an energy expert from uSwitch, joins presenters Cath and Karen to discuss uSwitch’s research titled "Pulling the Plug," which examines how rising energy prices are changing people's behaviour. The study reveals that one-third of people in the UK have stopped having baths entirely due to increased energy costs, while two-fifths have reduced their shower time. Elise also shares uSwitch’s tips for showering more efficiently. | |||
| #85 Making your water bill more affordable | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:26:42 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by Andy, CCW's expert in social policy, to discuss ways to save on your water bill and access support for affordability. They explore the advantages of switching to a water meter, offer practical tips to reduce water usage, and explain social tariffs that can lower your bill. They also discuss the range of assistance provided by water companies, including payment plans, payment breaks, and hardship funds. Listeners are encouraged to check out CCW's online resources like the water meter calculator and benefits calculator, and to reach out for help if needed. Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk Timestamps
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| #84 Clearing the FOGs: The Impact of Fats, Oils, and Greases | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:26:51 | |
In this episode, Mike and Karen are joined by Steve Grebby, Policy Manager at CCW and Jacob Larkin, who is the Campaign Coordinator Unblocktober to talk about the issue of FOGs – Fats, Oils and Greases and the consequences for households and the environment if not disposed of correctly. The team also shares the simple things we can all do to keep are FOGs at bay and our drains clear.
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Timestamps 01:00: Introductions and welcomes 01:38: What are FOGs? 05:32: What should we put in the dishwasher? 06:58: What are the consequences of not disposing FOGs correctly? 10:47:Unblocktober campaign 15:43: Environmental impact of FOGs 21:03: CCW’s Sink Sense research
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| #88 You use how much? | 27 May 2025 | 00:21:40 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Cath is joined by Andrew Tucker from Thames Water about how much water we really use daily and how to reduce it and explore common activities like showering and flushing toilets, reveal surprising facts about hidden water waste, and explain how smart meters can help spot leaks and save money. With practical tips and insights, this episode shows how small changes can make a big difference for your water bill and the environment. Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview 1:15 – Guest Introduction 2:12 – Vox Pops on Daily Water Use 6:02 – Real Water Usage vs Perception 10:10 – Benefits of Smart Water Meters 14:11 – Leaks, Water Waste & Practical Savings Tips
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| #87 Efficient washing up | 12 May 2025 | 00:20:37 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Cath is joined by Chloe from Waterwise and Ana Maria from CCW to mark the start of Water Saving Week. Together, they explore this year’s campaign theme ‘Becoming a Water Saving Hero’ and share practical tips for saving water in the kitchen. From whether dishwashers really use less water than washing up by hand, to cultural habits and common myths, this episode is full of expert advice, surprising facts, and everyday actions that can help you save water, energy and money.
Timestamps 0:00: Introductions 01:00: Water Saving Week 06:55: Vox Pops on Washing Up Habits 10:28: Data & Cultural Differences 16:02: Practical Water-Saving Tips in the Kitchen
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| #39 - Make Water Famous | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:30:04 | |
Mike & Karen are joined by Natasha Wiseman of 'Make Water Famous' to discuss the more hopeful side of news within the sector. Make Water Famous’ core mission is to spread the word about the value of water at every level from each household to every community to decision-makers around the world.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 2:15 - Meghan Trainor’s absurd toilet innovation 5:00 - Natasha joins the show and details the purpose of Make Water Famous 7:45 - Where does Make Water Famous source material? 12:00 - The unique position of the UK within the scope of the organisation 14:30 - The general public is fed up with bad news 16:00 - The unsung heroes within the industry 19:45 - The importance of water industry partners in spreading messaging 24:00 - Natasha’s personal water use 27:15 - Final tips and farewell
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| #38 - Weather Or Not: The Psychology Of Efficient Efficiency Messaging | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:37:01 | |
The Met Office's very first socio-meteorologist, Helen Roberts, joins Mike & Karen for an insightful discussion on the intersection between psychology, sociology and effective water efficiency messaging.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 3:30 - Draining a reservoir to grab your phone?! 6:03 - Helen joins the show and explains her unique role as sociolo-meteorologist 12:00 - The impact of a socio-meteorlogical approach in communicating the weather 15:45 - The parallels between Helen’s work and CCW’s own messaging on water efficiency 19:20 - Dealing with different motivations of audiences 23:30 - Steps forward in communicating messaging about weather and climate 25:00 - The importance of balancing empowerment with innovative messaging 29:00 - Going beyond the academic world and into the household 32:00 - Helen’s personal water use 34:30 - Final reflections and farewell
SHOWNOTES Indian official fined after draining reservoir in search of mobile phone | |||
| #37 - Greece Is The Word | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:40:21 | |
Mike is joined by CCW's Senior Policy Lead for Wales and proud Greek, Lia Moutselou, for an illuminating chat about Greece's current water resource situation and the innovative ways these issues are being navigated.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 3:00 - Mike's hot shower betrayal 5:45 - Lia joins the show and discusses the current water situation in Greece 7:37 - The impact of climate change upon the country 13:00 - How does Greece cope with peak demand during the tourist situation? 16:40 - Behaviour change and attitudes comparing Greek vs England 23:41 - Water-saving innovations within Greece 33:30 - Lessons for England and Wales 37:40 - Final reflections and farewell | |||
| #36 - Wet And Wild: Adventures In A Sponge Garden | 26 May 2023 | 00:35:36 | |
Mike heads out to meet David Clubb, chair of the National Infrastructure for Wales, for a chat walking around his astonishingly innovative, water-saving garden.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction and hellos 2:45 - Why would anyone put a wig down the drain? 5:04 - David joins the show and discusses the origins of his garden 11:02 - The inventive equipment installed in the garden 14:05 - The tiny extent of impermeable areas within the paradise 17:30 - David’s innovative use of his home alongside the garden 21:00 - The importance of the project for the local community 25:30 - The impact of the changes on the property 28:55 - Lessons for future homes being built 33:00 - Final thoughts and goodbye | |||
| #35 - The Hosepipe Ban Strikes Back | 19 May 2023 | 00:28:55 | |
With unprecedented droughts and heatwaves last year and a hosepipe ban now currently active in Cornwall and parts of Devon, Mike & Karen return to talk about what this all means for England & Wales going into the summer + what we can all do to help.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 1:30 - ChatGPT and water saving?! 8:50 - Why would hosepipe bans be needed if it doesn’t even seem that dry? 12:34 - What are people being asked to do in Devon and Cornwall during the Temporary Use Ban? 15:25 - The complexities of what not to do during a TUB 18:02 - What more can companies do to reassure the people they serve? 23:15 - What about the rest of England and Wales outside of the SW? 25:15 - Confidence in the water supply across England & Wales 27:15 - Final tips and goodbye
SHOWNOTES
#3 - 'Heat Beating Tips' & #4 'Demystifying Hosepipe Bans' are available within our episode archive
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| #34 - Water Saving Week | 12 May 2023 | 00:34:51 | |
Waterwise's very own Steph rejoins the show to discuss the organisation's fantastic 'Water Saving Week' initiative. A week-long campaign aiming to spread awareness of issues around water such as the increased stress on water resources resulting from climate change as well as our own personal habits.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions and hellos
2:20 - The power of a cold shower?!
7:40 - What is ‘Water Saving Week’?
9:10 - The relationship between water efficiency and the environment
15:00 - Appreciating the water availability within this country
17:00 - Avoiding double showers in the day
19:00 - The hidden horrors of embedded water
26:00 - Smart meter experiences within water
32:00 - Final tips and farewell
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| #33 - Bin The Wipe | 05 May 2023 | 00:45:14 | |
Karen & Cath are joined by Jennie & Simon of Northumbrian Water for a discussion of their enormously effective behavioural change campaign, 'Bin The Wipe.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00- Introductions and hellos 3:35 - Northumbrian Water join the show 6:42 - The origins of the ‘Bin The Wipe’ project 10:47 - Mitigating sewer flooding 16:30 - The importance of disposing responsibly 21:06 - How the success of the programmes have been tracked 26:00 - The expansion of the campaign nationwide 33:00 - The impact of positive affirmation and the reduction of blockages 40:41 - Final thoughts | |||