Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast
Waterfall is the podcast entirely dedicated to the topic of water, exploring its significance for both people and the environment. Water is at the forefront of climate change and it’s through water that most of us will feel the impacts. Each week Waterfall brings insights from expert guests on why water is such a valuable resource and the show is brimming with practical hints and tips on how best to save it. If water is something you consider with compassion or curiosity, Waterfall is the podcast for you!
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Episodes
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
CCW's Mike & Karen are back again! This time sharing their top tips to beat the heat.
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
1:38 - Turn off your sprinkler
2:52 - Seek out your local lido or splashpad
4:27 - Get in a water fight
5:20 - Invest in a waterbutt for the garden
7:10 - Stop washing your car
8:26 - Ensure your hosepipe has a trigger spray
9:36 - Make most of your paddling pool
12:16 - Turn your hot water bottle into a cold water bottle
13:44 - Refill your chilled tap water bottle before bed
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
CCW's Mike & Karen return to discuss how saving water = saving money.
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
1:44 - Hearing your thoughts on how the cost of living crisis has impacted your water usage
2:30 - The comparison between the increase in energy bills and water bills
4:07 - The importance of smart meters in helping to control household spending
6:30 - The amount of money you can save by cutting down in the home
8:44 - Even when saving water there are people struggling to afford, what help is there from water companies?
11:40 - Social tariffs as a helpful aid
15:55 - Final water saving tips
SHOW NOTES:
Water saving advice & products: https://www.ccwater.org.uk/households/using-water-wisely/freewatersavingstuff/
Help with your water bills: https://www.ccwater.org.uk/households/help-with-my-bills/
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Mike & Karen kick off the first episode of the show by discussing why saving water is so important.
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Hearing your thoughts on why saving water is so important
3:30 - CCW’s useful website tool to see if there’s enough water where you live
6:03 - Where do water resources actually come from?
8:25 - How do we work out how much water we use + the water meter calculator tool on the website and the role of water meters
11:33 - How do you visualise the amount of water used?
13:44 - The average amount people use and the impact of a water metre on this
16:31 - Final water savings tips
SHOW NOTES
Is there enough water where you live?
https://www.ccwater.org.uk/households/is-there-enough-water/
Water Meter Calculator
https://www.ccwater.org.uk/watermetercalculator/