CCW - The Consumer Council For Water

Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

Science EN ↓ 100 episodes

Waterfall brings together CCW’s leading experts to offer advice and insight on why we should water and how we can do it best. Packed full of hints and tips to the help the environment as well as your back pocket, Waterfall is a must-listen for anyone who uses water.

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CCW - The Consumer Council For Water

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Science

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Latest episode

Dec 31, 2025

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Episodes

#51 - Leaky Loos 29.09.2023

Water Demand Reduction Manager at Thames Water, Andrew Tucker, joins Mike for an illuminating discussion on what a leaky loo actually is and what we can do about them.    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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   Timestamps: ...

#50 - Norfolk Broadsides 22.09.2023

In today's very special episode, Mike embarks on a journey to the magnificent Norfolk Broads. Speaking first to the RSPB's Ian Robinson about the importance of fen conservation, before Tim Harris shares his and wife Geli's extraordinary tale of safeguarding Catfield Fen from the challenges of water mismanagement.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater....

#49 - Waterfall Live! 15.09.2023

We're kicking off Waterfall's third season in style with a very special live edition of the show captured before a packed house as part of the Institute of Water's Annual Conference 2023. The topic of the conference was Trust in Water, and why trust is so important to saving water. Interviews, games, prizes, audience interaction- it's all right here and so much more in our thrilling S3 premiere! ...

#48 - The Best Of The Guests Vol.2 08.09.2023

Ahead of Waterfall's brand new season, Mike, Karen & Producer Tom look back on their favourite guest appearances of Waterfall's second season.    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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod     TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introductio...

#47 - The Very Best Of ’Waterfall’ Vol 2. 25.08.2023

Ahead of a brand new season of 'Waterfall' upcoming shortly, Mike, Karen & Producer Tom look back on their personal highlights of 'Waterfall's second season.   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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod     TIMESTAMPS   0:00...

#46 - The Water Table - Season Two 11.08.2023

Mike, Karen and Tom are back for a special chart countdown episode comparing the daily water use of season two's guests to crown a worthy, water-saving winner.    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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   Timestamps   0:00 -...

#45 - Walking With Water In Wales 21.07.2023

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.   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/waterf...

#44 - Dry July 18.07.2023

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.   Get in touch wit...

#43 - The Last Drop: Solving the World’s Water Crisis 14.07.2023

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 tha...

#42 - Smart Water Butts 07.07.2023

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.   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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wa...

#41 - Hot Under Pressure 30.06.2023

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.   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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS  0:00 - Introductio...

#40 - Mulch Ado About Nothing 23.06.2023

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!    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/wate...

#39 - Make Water Famous 16.06.2023

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

#38 - Weather Or Not: The Psychology Of Efficient Efficiency Messaging 09.06.2023

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.    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 Twitter: https://twit...

#37 - Greece Is The Word 02.06.2023

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.   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 Twitter: h...

#36 - Wet And Wild: Adventures In A Sponge Garden 26.05.2023

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.    TIMESTAMP...

#35 - The Hosepipe Ban Strikes Back 19.05.2023

With unprecedented droughts and heatwaves last year and a hosepipe ban now currently active in Cornwall and parts of Devon, Mike & Karen return to talk about what this all means for England & Wales going into the summer + what we can all do to help.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos 1:30 - Ch...

#34 - Water Saving Week 12.05.2023

Waterwise's very own Steph rejoins the show to discuss the organisation's fantastic 'Water Saving Week' initiative. A week-long campaign aiming to spread awareness of issues around water such as the increased stress on water resources resulting from climate change as well as our own personal habits.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMES...

#33 - Bin The Wipe 05.05.2023

Karen & Cath are joined by Jennie & Simon of Northumbrian Water for a discussion of their enormously effective behavioural change campaign, 'Bin The Wipe.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:00- Introductions and hellos 3:35 - Northumbrian Water join the show 6:42 - The origins of the ‘Bin The Wipe’ project 10:47 - Mitigating...

#32 - WaterAid’s Thirst For Action 28.04.2023

Mike & Karen are joined by Megan & Tessa of WaterAid to discuss the organisation's incredible, worldwide work on providing clean water, safe sanitation and hygiene behaviour change.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introductions and hellos   2:08 - CCW’s new Water Awareness Index   7:11 - Tessa & Megan of WaterAid joi...

#31 - Lifting The Lid 21.04.2023

Mike & Karen are joined by Associate Director of Yonder Consulting, Rebecca Hughes, for an eye-opening discussion of the unusual ways in which people waste water within 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 3:00 - CCW’s new Go Tap! Campaign 7:00 - Rebecca joins the show 11:00 - The most s...

#30 - Water Night 14.04.2023

CCW's very own Mike & Karen are joined by the CEO of Australia's The Water Conservancy, Chris Philpot, for a fascinating discussion of 'Water Night', an annual event supporting stronger action on climate change and water awareness. As part of the yearly event, individuals and households are asked to turn off all non-essential taps from 5-10 pm with the aim to improve water efficiency awareness lea...

#29 - Go Bananas To End Water Waste 31.03.2023

Mike & Karen are joined by Special Advisor on Household Food Waste for WRAP, Helen White, for an enlightening discussion on the connection between food waste and water waste that is bursting with useful tips and tricks.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:01 - Introduction and hellos 2:54 - The benefits of... Peecycling? 6:3...

#28 - Save Every Drop 24.03.2023

Mike & Karen are joined by SW Water's Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Laura Flowerdew, for an extensive discussion of the innovative campaigns that the organisation are running to help people use less water.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introduction and hellos 5:22 - Laura joins the show 6:31 - Explaining the...

#27 - Live From The Waterwise Conference 17.03.2023

The first-ever live edition of 'Waterfall'. Mike & Karen joined Waterwise's annual UK water efficiency conference last week for a wide-ranging discussion concerning the title of the event, 'Running out of water – water efficiency’s key role in affordability, growth and resilience'.  The show then concludes with a brief interview with Waterwise's very own, Nathan Richardson.     TIMESTAMPS    0:00...

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