Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

#21 - 2023’s New Water Charges

'Waterfall' is back for season 2! Mike & Karen return for a jam-packed episode detailing everything you need to know about 2023's new water billing charge increases.
Guesting for a second time is CCW's affordability expert, Andy White, who provides a raft of money-saving tips to help you best prepare for the coming financial year. Mike & Karen then close the episode with some quickfire water-saving advice. 
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00 - Introductions and hellos 
 
4:10 - Andy joins the show
 
6:23 - Upcoming water charge increases in the financial year coming
 
7:48 - The wide range of water company increases
 
8:44 - What help is available? 
 
12:13 - Help offered by companies and their own schemes
 
15:00 - The assistance offered on CCW's website
 
19:00 - Water meter queries 
 
21:00 - Other charges to be aware of
 
24:32 - What help is there for high water users?
 
27:37 - Final practical tips from Mike and Karen
 
 
 
SHOWNOTES
 
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/
Water saving advice and products from each company: https://www.ccwater.org.uk/households/using-water-wisely/freewatersavingstuff/ 
DiscoverWater: https://www.discoverwater.co.uk/
CCW's help with bills page: https://www.ccwater.org.uk/households/help-with-my-bills/
WaterSure scheme: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/water/water-supply/problems-with-paying-your-water-bill/watersure-scheme-help-with-paying-water-bills/

#20 - The Best Of The Guests Vol.1

CCW's very own Mike, Karen and Producer Tom look back on their favourite guests of Waterfall's first season. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
3:49 - WaterSafe give winter advice on how to find your stopcock and avoid bursting pipes in cold temperatures
7:08 - Policy Manager at CCW, Steve  Grebby, talks about our SinkSense research and what to avoid putting down the sink
10:00 - CIWEM’s Alastair Chisholm talks about the relationship between water companies and the natural environment
12:36 - Mike Kendon of the Met Office reflects on 2022’s weather and whether what we’ve seen has been driven by climate change
14:56 - CCW’s affordability expert, Andy White, discusses how water companies can make themselves more approachable to customers
18:32 - The UK’s leading water efficiency NGO, Waterwise, give some tips on how to save water within the home
21:16 - Water market specialist & consumer advocate at MOSL, Evan Joanette, reflects on water consumption from a business perspective
25:00 - Producer Tom talks about CCW’s Walking With Water initiative
 
SHOWNOTES
 
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/
WaterSafe: https://www.watersafe.org.uk/
CIWEM: https://www.ciwem.org/
Met Office: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Waterwise: https://www.waterwise.org.uk/
MOSL: https://mosl.co.uk/
Walking With Water: https://www.walkingwithwater.org.uk/

# 19 - The Very Best Of ’Waterfall’ Vol. 1

CCW's very own Mike, Karen and Producer Tom are here to serve up their personal highlights of 'Waterfall's first season. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
2:08 - Best ways to save water and save money 
5:23 - Mike’s bright idea on how to calculate usage
8:28 - Envisioning your personal water usage
11:29 - Are people being asked to snoop on their neighbours during a drought?!
13:40 - Tracking down leaks on your property 
16:05 - Karen’s tips for saving water outdoors 
17:50 - Mike’s hairdressing adventure
22:25 - Producer Tom takes the Sinksense quiz
25:00 - Mike chats leaks as well as the original BB UK winner himself, Craig Phillips
27:01 - Steve Grebby joins the show to discuss what you shouldn’t put down the sink
30:00 - Mike replies to a German listener
 
SHOWNOTES
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/
 

#18 - The Most Waterfall Time Of The Year

CCW's Mike & Karen return for 'Waterfall's very first Christmas special! Not only are the duo joined once again by the mighty Steve Grebby for a wide-ranging water saving chat, but none other than Mike's mum also gets involved in proceedings. 
 
TIMESTAMPS 
 
0:05 - Introductions and hellos
3:23 - Steve Grebby joins the show
23:23 - Christmas shower songs to cut down on water use
24:52 - Mike gives Karen a gift
27:03 - Mike’s mother joins the show!
 
SHOWNOTES
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/
 

#17 - Drought Plans

Mike & Karen send out their roving reporter/CCW's Head of Company Engagement, Cath Jones, to speak to South West Water's Regulatory Director, Lisa Gahan, for a wide-ranging discussion on drought planning. 
 
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introductions 
4:42 - Cath interviews Lisa Gahan on drought planning 
23:05 - Cath recaps her adventures with Mike & Karen 
 
SHOWNOTES
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/
South West Water: South West Water
 

#15 - Walking With Water

Mike & Producer Tom head outside for a very special edition of 'Waterfall' recorded whilst walking on a glorious afternoon between Reading and Sonning. And joining the dynamic duo is none other than CCW's Chief Executive, Emma Clancy, who reflects on the role of CCW within the industry. Tom also reveals everything you could ever want to know about CCW's exciting new 'Walking with Water' initiative. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
3:41 - The walk begins
8:35 - Producer Tom explains CCW’s ‘Walking with Water’ initiative
17:06 - Emma speaks about the role of CCW within the water sector and beyond
31:45 - Farewell and close
 
 
SHOW NOTES
 
Waterfall's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/
https://www.walkingwithwater.org.uk/

#14 - Water Saving Wisdom

CCW's Mike & Karen are back with not one but two guests this week! Steph & Nathan join the show from Waterwise, an independent, not-for-profit campaigning organisation focused on reducing water consumption in the UK. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS 
 
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - The dirtiest man in the world?
5:19 - Waterwise join the show
8:46 - What are some of Waterwise’s greatest achievements?
11:17 - The difficulties in spreading the word of water saving
16:35 - Waterwise share some of their favourite tips
21:44 - Personal water use of the Waterwise guests
26:30 - Final tips and farewell
 

#13 - The Whys Of Wet Weather

CCW's Mike & Karen jump back into action this week with another jam-packed edition of Waterfall. Kicking it off with some exciting chart news, Mike then welcomes to the show the Met Office's Mike Kendon, a  climate information scientist working for the National Climate Information Centre, for a detailed chat on wet weather, water saving and tons more. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS: 
 
0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - Spreading the word of ‘Waterfall’ to Germany
4:27 - Mike Kendon joins the show
6:39 - Is the UK really a wet country?
8:50 - Are we out of the woods regarding water availability due to recent wet weather?
11:57 - How does this year shape up relative to the infamous 1976 drought?
16:20 - Are the recent extremes in temperature down to climate change?
22:31 - The Met Office’s Civil Contingency Forecast
26:31 - Farewells and final tips
 
SHOWNOTES
 
The Met Office  produces a range of audio content available to stream or download.
Weather Snap is a roundup of the week’s weather news. As well as the latest global stories, the series includes the UK weather outlook and records for rain, sunshine and temperature.
In the Mostly Weather series, a panel of Met Office scientists take a lively look at the history and science of meteorology. 
Mostly Climate is a series in which Met Office experts and guests explore the subject of climate. Aimed at a non-scientific audience, each episode provides an insight into the underlying science of climate and the challenges we face due to climate change. 
Listen here: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/media-resources/podcasts

#12 - The Business Of Water

CCW's Mike & Karen are back again! This week chatting to Evan Joanette, water market specialist & consumer advocate at MOSL. Evan joins to discuss water consumption and saving from a business perspective,  providing acute insight into the pressures of industry within the current drought. 
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
 
0:00 - Introduction
 
4:12 - Discussing today’s topic on topic businesses and water. How much they use and what they can do to save
 
14:15 - Evan joins the show
 
16:33 - How are businesses affected by the current drought?
 
18:20 - The role of business in reducing demand
 
20:25 - What about bigger businesses’ relationship with water?
 
22:56 - Are the rules different for businesses in terms of what you put down the drain?
 
29:23 - How do businesses find out more information concerning water use?
 
38:25 - Final tips and farewell
 
SHOW NOTES
 
Dr Alicia Jeffrey Thomas on TikTok 
CCW’s post on businesses wanting more help to understand their water consumption - 
MOSL’s consumption dashboard
MOSL’s environmental impact performance hub 

#11 - The Nature Of Water

CCW's Mike & Karen are back once more and this week are discussing water's relationship with the wider natural world. After responding to some overseas listener mail they are then joined by Alastair Chisholm, Director of Policy at CIWEM (The Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management) for a detailed, stimulating discussion on the merits of conscientious water use.
 
Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
 
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Today’s topic concerning water and nature
3:08 - German fan-mail
9:45 - Alastair joins the show
14:39 - The importance of making small adjustments
21:30 - Is it right to assume 1 litre saved from water supply is 1 litre back into the environment?
32:05 - Final water saving tips and close
 
SHOWNOTES
 
Check out CIWEM's podcast, 'Planet Possible, here: 
https://www.ciwem.org/publications/planet-possible-podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/planet-possible/id1543890157