Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

Karen and Cath are joined by three water-saving experts to discuss their fascinating research on water usage during showers. Their guests being: Dr James Daly, Sustainability Manager at the University of Bristol; Ian Walker, Professor of Environmental Psychology at Bristol; and Dr Pablo Pereia Doel, Water Literacy and Sustainable Water Programme Lead at the University of Surrey. Together, they dis...

Mike and Karen are joined by Dr. Alison Browne and Dr. Claire Hoolohan of The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to discuss the Ofwat-funded innovation project, 'Enabling Smart Water Communities.' A forward-thinking initiative focusing on developing the links between integrated water management, community involvement, and household water usage.    Get in touch with the show with any of you...

Mike and Karen are joined by Lisa Craven, MD of Stormsaver, for an in-depth discussion about rainwater harvesting and its wide-ranging applications both commercially and in the home.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps    0:00 - Introduction and hellos 1:07 - Running the length of the Seine?! 2:41 - Lisa Craven of Stormsaver joi...

It's a very special edition of the show this week as Karen and Producer Tom venture out of the studio and off to 'Gardeners' World Live' to chat to two remarkable gardeners. First up is Malcolm Moodie, chairman and vice president of the Solihull and District Orchid Society, who discusses why orchids are unique in their water needs and also shares tips on conserving this precious resource in the ga...

Dan Angelescu, CEO of Fluidion, joins Mike and Karen to discuss how the water-intelligence company is monitoring river pollution in the Seine to ensure it’s safe for swimming at the Paris Olympics and beyond.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps   0:00 - Introductions and hellos  1:26 - The weird and wacky things found in sewers 3...

Interim Charity Director at The Royal Life Saving Society, Matt Croxall, joins Karen & Mike to discuss RLSS' 'Drowning Prevention Week' campaign and how the initiative has grown over time.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction & hellos 1:16 - Tony V's Peecycling podcast recomendation 3:24 - Matt Croxall...

Welsh Water’s Head of Vulnerable Customer Support, Pete O’Hanlon, and Water Efficiency Lead, Annie Lamb, join Mike and Karen to explore the many innovative approaches Welsh Water takes to help vulnerable customers increase their water efficiency.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction and hellos 1:02 - A toilet w...

Mike & Karen are joined by Defra's Head of Water Efficiency and Demand Management, Katie Smith, for a detailed discussion of Defra's plans to help everyone save water.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps   0:00 - Introductions  1:08 - Tony V's toilet trouble from back in the 1970s  4:05 - Katie joins the podcast and discusse...

Mike & Karen are joined by British-born California resident, Chris Worrall, to discuss his one-man mission against household water waste in the Golden State.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps   0:00 -  Introduction and hellos 1:42 - Thoughts on Jonathan Ross' unusual shower confession 5:24 - Chris joins the show and explai...

'Waterfall' returns for an exciting new season! And we're kicking off with a very special episode featuring South Staffs Water's Mumin Islam discuss two innovative water efficiency projects specially crafted especially for faith-based communities.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps   0:00 - The start of a brand new season of 'W...

With a brand new season right of 'Waterfall' right around the corner, here are some of our fave moments from our third season.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk Follow us on X: https://x.com/CCWvoice Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccwvoice/   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introduction and hellos  2:45 - Cath's Water Night horror s...

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!    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk Follow us on X: https://x.com/CCWvoice Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccwvoice/   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introduction and...

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.'   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps   0:00 - Producer Tom introduces thi...

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!    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwa...

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.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk       Timestamps   0:00 - Introduction and hellos  1:38 - Waterfall's Luxembourg fans?!  3:45 - Annie & Dani join the show and des...

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.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   Timestamps 2:06 - What is Richard's specialism and what got him interested in climate change?  4:15 - What chang...

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...

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.    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...

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.   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_podca...

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.     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_...

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

CCW's very own Steve Grebby is joined by Network Protection Manager for Southern Water, Stephen Williams, for a detailed discussion about FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease). Exploring the range of problems that FOG can pose as well the surprisingly straightforward methods to effectively managing it.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk Follow us on...

Mike is joined by CCW's Ana-Maria Millan & Professor Luis Alejandro Camacho Botero of the University of Bogota for an insightful conversation about Colombia's eventful water resource history. Delving into valuable lessons learnt from Bogota's 1997 water crisis that can be applied universally today.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk Foll...

Mike & Karen welcome avid 'Waterfall' listener Tony V to the show for a discussion of the water resource situation in America and a celebration of all the water-saving tips he's gleaned from listening to the podcast.   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 Twitt...

Karen & Producer Tom are joined by Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications and Advocacy at the Rivers Trust, for a fascinating chat about how restoring rivers with nature-based solutions can offer long-term drought resilience.    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/ Follo...