Explore every episode of the podcast Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast
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| #101 How low can you go? | 31 déc. 2025 | 00:38:47 | |
In this special wrap-up episode of Waterfall, Mike Keil is joined by CCW’s Catherine Jones to look back on Season 5 and put their guests’ water-saving claims to the test. From academics and campaigners to water industry experts, they rank the season’s guests by their actual daily water use, revealing who really walks the walk when it comes to saving water. Along the way, they revisit standout moments from the series, share personal water-saving confessions, and show that cutting water use doesn’t require big lifestyle changes - just small, achievable tweaks that add up. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and overview 01:00 – Measuring water use 02:25 – Guests and water awareness 08:00 – Mid-table rankings 15:00 – Top 10 water savers 22:35 – Top 5 revealed 28:35 – Season’s top saver 29:35 – Mike and Cath’s water use 33:45 – Season 5 highlights 35:35 – Final thoughts and resources | |||
| #100 Talking rubbish | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:34:21 | |
In this milestone 100th episode of Waterfall, , Mike is joined by Professor Maja Kutlaca from Durham University to explore why recycling has become part of everyday life while saving water still lags behind. Drawing on her research in social psychology, Maja explains how visibility, social norms and trusted messengers shape our behaviour, and why water saving often feels less urgent or personal. Together, they discuss how better communication, community leadership and simple tools like water meters could help make water conservation a normal, everyday habit. Timestamps00:00 – Introductions 01:00 – Recycling and water saving 03:13 – Why water saving is less visible 05:41 – Emotion and motivation 08:48 – Public trust and water saving 13:21 – Who should deliver messages 17:32 – Social pressure and habits 29:18 – Closing thoughts | |||
| #99 Showing water waste the red card | 01 déc. 2025 | 00:40:32 | |
Most football fans don’t realise just how many millions of litres of water are needed to keep pitches in top condition each season. In this episode, Mike chats with Jack Shuttleworth, founder of sustainable drainage company FORMA, to explore how cutting-edge systems at Everton and Hednesford Town are helping tackle water scarcity, flooding and pollution. Time stamps 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – What is Formavoid and what inspired it? 03:40 – Replacing deep storm tanks 07:01 – Ventilation 11:41 – How rainwater harvesting works 14:06 – Monitoring water quality and nitrates 17:34 – Water and cost savings 23:15 – Sustainability 28:13 – Grassroots application 38:35 – Closing thoughts
Show notes Inside Keys Park | A pitch special Innovation in attenuation – ready for take-off - Government & Public Sector Journal | |||
| #98 Smart Showers, Smarter Habits: University of Surrey’s Water-Saving Revolution | 17 nov. 2025 | 00:28:17 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by Professor Benjamin Gardner from the University of Surrey to explore how smart shower technology is reshaping our understanding of everyday water use. Ben shares insights from a major research project that used sensor-based timers in student accommodation to track shower habits, reveal what drives long showers, and show how simple feedback can cut shower times by up to 43 percent. Together, they uncover how small nudges, smarter tech, and better awareness can help us save water, energy, and money without compromising comfort. Timestamps 00:00 – Introductions and smart showers explained 01:03 – How smart shower sensors work 03:29 – The Surrey study and the impact of timers 06:06 – Why real-time feedback beats egg timers 09:15 – What the data reveals about shower habits 15:22 – Key findings, surprises, and future research 25:56 – Closing thoughts and personal water use Show notes | |||
| #97 Making Every Drop Count at Home | 03 nov. 2025 | 00:25:58 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Cath is joined by Andrew Laughlin from Which? to uncover the truth about water-efficient appliances. They explore how to use washing machines and dishwashers smartly, what eco modes really do, and how to make sense of energy labels and ratings. From busting common myths to sharing expert insights on saving water, energy, and money, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you make greener choices without compromising on cleaning power.
Timestamps 00:00 Introductions and episode overview 01:25 Using appliances efficiently 03:46 Eco modes and real savings 06:24 Energy labels and choosing wisely 09:45 Washing at lower temperatures 13:08 Dishwasher vs handwashing 16:27 Common appliance myths 20:07 Reliable machines and final tips | |||
| #96 Rethinking Rain | 21 oct. 2025 | 00:41:19 | |
In this episode of Waterfall Karen is joined by Matt Wheeldon, Infrastructure Development Director at Wessex Water, to explore how we can rethink our relationship with one of nature’s most overlooked resources: rain. Matt explains why we should see rain not as a problem to drain but as a valuable resource to harness. Together, they discuss the Rainwater Management Platform, a major collaboration transforming how the UK manages rainfall sustainably. From cutting carbon and reducing storm overflows to building climate resilience, this conversation reveals how managing rain better where it lands can help create a water-wise future.
Timestamps 00:00 – Introductions 01:25 – The Rainwater Management Platform 05:17 – Lessons from drainage history 09:14 – Climate change and local action 12:45 – Smarter infrastructure and policy 16:04 – Practical steps at home 22:54 – The need for national strategy 30:00 – Rethinking storm overflows 36:36 – Water use, homes, and future planning 40:00 – Closing thoughts and wrap-up | |||
| #95 Rain Dance – Why We Need Wet Winters | 06 oct. 2025 | 00:25:12 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by our water resource expert Karen to explore why wet winters are so important for our water supplies. They unpack how rainfall replenishes reservoirs, rivers, and underground aquifers, what droughts in winter really mean, and how climate change is reshaping rainfall patterns. With insights on long-term planning, real-world examples, and simple actions we can all take to protect our water resources, this conversation dives deep into why every drop – and every season – counts.
Timestamps 00:00 - Introductions and episode overview 02:35 - Why wet winters matter for water supplies 06:27 - Drought planning and the idea of winter droughts 10:13 - Climate extremes and changing rainfall patterns 13:29 - Why saving water still matters 18:57 - Practical water-saving tips and wrap-up | |||
| #94 The everything shower | 22 sept. 2025 | 00:36:53 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by our very own Bibhuti and Ruth Williams from Utility Week to explore the rise of the “everything shower” trend. They discuss why it’s so popular with Gen Z, the surprising costs of long showers, and what it means for water use, sustainability, and self-care. With insights from CCW’s Gen Z campaign and reflections on how media and industry can inspire change, this episode asks whether it’s possible to enjoy an “everything shower” while still saving water. Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & guests 00:02:31 – What is the “everything shower”? 00:04:28 – Gen Z, self-care & sustainability 00:15:14 – Cost of long showers 00:27:32 – Mindful shower tips 00:30:08 – CCW’s Gen Z campaign
Show notes Refresh your routine campaign: Engaging Gen Z to protect our water future - CCW
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| #93 Understanding drought | 08 sept. 2025 | 00:38:56 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Cath and Karen are joined by Stuart Sampson, National Drought Manager at the Environment Agency, to explore what really happens during a drought. Stuart explains how droughts are defined, why they differ from dry weather, and what Temporary Use Bans (TUBs) mean for households. He also shares the role of water companies in drought planning, the environmental impacts of prolonged dry spells, and what practical steps we can all take to save water. Full of expert insights and useful tips, this episode highlights why water resilience matters for us all.
Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest 01:08 – How dry has 2025 been compared to past years? 03:58 – What officially defines a drought? 09:59 – Understanding Temporary Use Bans (TUBs) 15:19 – What should water companies do during droughts? 21:17 – Environmental impacts of prolonged drought 26:22 – Key messages and practical steps for the public
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| #92 Keep Life Flowing | 26 août 2025 | 00:23:19 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by Chloe Clarke, Senior Marketing Manager at Affinity Water, to talk about behaviour change and how small everyday actions can make a big difference. Chloe shares how Affinity Water’s Keep Life Flowing campaign is inspiring people to use water more responsibly, the role of communication in building trust, and why working together is key to protecting our precious supply. Packed with practical advice and real-life examples, this conversation shows how we can all play a part in shaping a more sustainable water future.
Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – Why behaviour change matters 07:30 – Campaigns that connect 13:40 – Building trust through communication 19:20 – Everyday water-saving tips 25:10 – Looking ahead 29:00 – Closing reflections
Show notes Keep life flowing: simple changes to save water |Affinity Water | |||
| #91 Laundry Lessons: Expert Tips for Water and Energy-Efficient Clothes Washing | 11 août 2025 | 00:17:14 | |
With rising costs and the need to save energy and water, it’s a great time to rethink laundry habits. In this episode of Waterfall, Cath is joined by Natalie Mathie from Uswitch to share easy ways to wash clothes more efficiently. They talk about common laundry myths, using eco-wash cycles, and caring for your machine so it runs well. There’s also advice on saving energy when drying clothes and tracking usage with tools like the Utrack app—simple changes that can help your bills and the planet. Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:52 – Introduction & guest welcome 02:52 – 05:44 – Common laundry myths 05:44 – 08:37 – Eco-wash cycles & benefits 08:37 – 11:29 – Caring for your washing machine 11:29 – 14:21 – Drying clothes efficiently 14:21 – 17:14 – Tools like Utrack & final tips
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| #90 leaks | 28 juil. 2025 | 00:22:27 | |
With the ongoing dry weather, it’s more important than ever to understand leaks and how to save water. In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by Howard Perry from Severn Trent Water about how leaks happen and what we can all do to help. The episode discusses how Severn Trent uses smart meters, clever technology, and teamwork to find and fix leaks quickly. It also highlights how important it is to keep people informed and encourage everyone to report leaks when they see them. You’ll also hear simple, everyday tips like taking shorter showers, fixing dripping taps, and watering the garden wisely-small changes that make a big difference. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:32 – National Water Challenges 00:04:44 – How Severn Trent Tackles Leaks 00:07:16 – Tools and Technology 00:08:42 – Smart Meters and Helping Customers 00:17:06 – Building Trust and Everyday Tips 00:18:13 – Water-Saving Advice and Final Thoughts
Show notes Report a leak to Severn Trent
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| #89 Water saving tips | 11 juil. 2025 | 00:23:05 | |
In this episode of Waterfall, Mike, Cath and Karen share simple, practical water-saving tips to help during the ongoing dry weather. Simple everyday habits like reusing leftover water from bottles and showers, watering plants efficiently, and using eco settings on appliances can make a big difference. These practical tips help reduce water waste and keep us all mindful of how precious water really is during these extreme weather conditions. | |||
| #88 You use how much? | 27 mai 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 mai 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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| #86 Just five litres | 28 avr. 2025 | 00:32:24 | |
We're back with a brand new season of Waterfall! In this episode, Mike is joined by Jane Bellard and Miranda Rennie from Weir The Agency. This episode explores how we can all make small changes to our water use, with a particular focus on practical ways to save just 5 litres of water each day and why even that small amount can make a big difference. Our guests, Jane and Miranda, also discuss their work on transforming water usage behaviours through various interventions and campaigns.
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00:00: Introduction
00:54: Why focus on five litres?
03:21: The Save Ten a Day campaign
10:23: Public opinions on water saving
15:57: Discussion of water usage awareness
23:03: Tips for saving five liters
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Weir The Agency
Save Ten a Day campaign
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| #85 Making your water bill more affordable | 30 janv. 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 déc. 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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| #83 Pulling the plug | 05 déc. 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. | |||
| #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. | |||
| #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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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 sept. 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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| #77 - Future Beer: Recycled Refreshment From Devil's Canyon | 12 sept. 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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Show notes Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. & Eventhouse (devilscanyon.com) Water Recycling Technology | Onsite Water Reuse | Epic Cleantec | |||
| #76 - Shower Smarter, Not Longer: Saving Water With The Power Of Pressure | 12 sept. 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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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 août 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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| #74 - Tapping Into Nature: Rainwater Harvesting 101 | 02 août 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
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River Seine run highlights challenges for the Olympics
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| #73 - Gardening Sustainably: Learning From The Experts At Gardeners' World Live | 18 juil. 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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| #72 - An Olympic Challenge: Cleaning Up The River Seine | 04 juil. 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 juin 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 mai 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 mai 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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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 avr. 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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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 avr. 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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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 | |||
| #66 - The Very Best Of 'Waterfall' Vol. 3 | 15 mars 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 févr. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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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Timestamps
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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| #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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