#41 - Hot Under Pressure

Mike & Cath join forces for an explainer episode looking into why we get low water pressure and supply interruptions when the weather gets really hot.

 

Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod

 

TIMESTAMPS 

0:00 - Introductions and hellos 

3:03 - Alcatraz and hot showers?! 

4:48 - Why do we experience loss of supply or pressure when water gets hot?

9:09 - How can companies prepare for increases in demand?

14:10 - What can people do to help?

16:10 - Water saving isn’t just for times of hot weather

18:00 - Gardening tips to save water on hot days 

19:45 - Combating the attitude of customers who feel they are entitled to waste water because they're paying for it

23:00 - The rarity of water shortages 

24:08 - SEW's hosepipe ban 

27:22 - Final tips and farewell 

 

SHOW NOTES

Waterfall #3 - Heat Beating Tips

The latest from SE Water on the current situation