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
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
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/
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Cath hosts solo and is joined by Waterwise's Campaigns and Social Research Manager Manager, Dr Fatima Aija, to discuss Waterwise's 'Dry July' campaign which runs from 17 – 28 July 2023. 'Dry July' is Waterwise's mobilisation of its network to reach and support households and businesses to take small and practical actions that have a massive impact in terms of reducing water use.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and hellos
3:00 - CCW crosses a milestone
6:20 - Fatima explains what 'Dry July' is and why it has started this year
9:40 - The huge amount of water people use in the summer
13:39 - What are the main themes of ‘Dry July’?
15:45 - Smart water meters as a way of measuring what you spend
19:00 - Self-closing showers vs. manual showers
21:01 - The many, many advantages of shorter showers
23:44 - The continuing confusion of dual flush toilets
26:00 - The significance of appreciating water and raising awareness about the little changes you can make to reduce your personal use
34:00 - Fatima’s personal water use
35:22 - Final thoughts and farewell
Shownotes
Waterwise's 'Dry July'
Waterfall #27 - Live From The Waterwise Conference
Waterfall #14 - Water Saving Wisdom With Waterwise
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Mike is joined by award-winning environmental journalist, Tim Smedley, to discuss his fascinating new book 'The Last Drop: Solving the World's Water Crisis'. In 'The Last Drop', Tim meets experts, victims, activists and pioneers to find out how we can mend the water table that our survival depends upon. Offering a fascinating, universally relevant account of the environmental and human factors that have led us to this point, and suggesting practical ways to address the crisis, before it’s too late.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions and hellos
4:00 - How has the reaction been to 'The Last Drop' and what motivated Tim to write a book about water
7:33 - What shocked Tim most about the water crises around the world
9:56 - The seriousness of the situation and the importance of solutions and optimism
14:00 - The importance of personal choices when it comes to water usage
16:23 - The humour in the book
20:32 - Tim’s personal water usage
25:00 - Final reflections and farewell
Shownotes
Droughtcast
The Last Drop
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Karen and Cath are joined by Nicole McNab and Nick Mills from Southern Water to discuss their groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing flooding incidents using cutting-edge smart water butts.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions and hellos
3:07 - What is the actual issue being addressed by Southern Water?
7:02 - The different types of water butts available
10:48- The benefits for the customers
12:36 - How areas targeted were targeted for the project and the ease of installing the smart water butts
17:12 - The effectiveness of the new water butts
23:01 - Tips from Nick & Nicole on water saving in general for customer
27:40- Personal water use of the guests
SHOWNOTES
Droughtcast
Tips from Southern Water on what people can do to get involved
Slow The Flow
Kent town benefits from cutting-edge technology to help reduce storm overflows
More information on Southern Water's Pathfinder projects
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
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.
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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
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Cath & Karen are joined by Dr. Mark Gush, Head of Environmental Horticulture at The Royal Horticultural Society, for an illuminating chat on thoughtful water use in the garden and the work of RHS. No green-fingered listener will want to miss this one!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions and hellos
1:25 - 'Waterfall' has been nominated as part of The Water Industry Awards 2023
6:00 - Mark joins the show and explains his work with the RHS
10:00 - What changes are being witnessed by RHS in regards to climate change within horticulture
17:30 - The importance of No May May and its long-term impact on the garden
21:38 - The work of RHS in encouraging wildlife within gardens
23:06 - RHS tips for considerate water use at home
27:00 - The importance of mulch
29:30 - Mark’s personal water use
34:20 - Final thoughts and farewells
SHOWNOTES
Mains To Rains
RHS
Water Industry Awards 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
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
SHOW NOTES
Make Water Famous
Go Tap!
Walking With Water
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
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
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
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
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
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.
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
And also sure to follow us on Twitter (@Waterfall_Pod) & Instagram (@waterfall_podcast) to see pictures of David's remarkable oasis.
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