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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Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
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!)
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
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
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
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
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
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 organisation6:40 - The app 7:55 - How SAS get their data11:00 - The layout of the app14:24 - Swimming safely through the app16:30 - Recent legislation and its impact on the app19:20 - The different types of users 23:00 - The expectations of what getting rid of pollution looks like 25:00 - What are SAS prioritizing for their service?26:43 - Annie & Dani's personal water use 31:05 - Final thoughts are farewell
Shownotes
Surfers Against Sewage
More information about the app
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
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 issues16:00 - The changes we all need to make 18:10 - Richard's outlook for the future and how is it looking?20:20 - Richard's work with the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)24:30 - Richard's personal water use
Shownotes
Richard's personal page @ University of Reading
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
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 competition9:36 - Did the panel think about water prior to the programme?11:35 - How has the panel's views changed after the activity? 13:24 - Whose responsibility is it to be solving the major issues?15:17 - Does the panel make a connection between water use and climate change? 17:00 - Do the panel know their own personal water use? 22:00 - Final thoughts and reflections
Shownotes
Wessex Water's Young People's Panel
Wessex Water
Water Night
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
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 app20:28 - Southern Water's work to engage people with water efficiencies22:12 - The trial with Southern Water24:00 - Craig & Sasha's personal water use29:10 - Final reflections and farewell
Show notes
LeakBot
Southern Water set for LeakBot pilot trial in bid to drive water efficiency
Ondo InsurTech hails 60% leak reduction in trial with Portsmouth Water
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
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
Show notes
Gloom and Bloom - CCW
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
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 hellos2:24 - What does Moors For The Future Partnership do?8:20 - Ways in which the organisation combat the degradation of the landscape16:23 - The importance of working with nature 20:00 - Collaborations with local water companies21:15 - What can we do to help the landscape?24:00 - Tom's personal water use 26:00 - Final thoughts and farewell
Shownotes
Moors For The Future
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
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