Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

Mike & CCW's roving reporter Cath journey outside the studio and visit the site of the first reservoir to be built in England and Wales in 30 years, Havant Thicket. Speaking to various members of the team to explore how Portsmouth Water has achieved such a positive reaction to this massive project, as well as the exciting future of the development in general.     Get in touch with the show with an...

Mike & Karen are joined by CCW policy manager, Janine Shackleton, for a wide-ranging chat on the help available for those in vulnerable circumstances regarding their water use.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS    0:02 - Introduction and hellos    2:00 - We’ve been told to actually drink too much water?!   4:38 - Janine joins...

Severn Trent's energy manager, Howard Perry, joins Mike & Karen for an illuminating discussion on the importance of carbon reduction within the water industry and how saving water can help combat climate change.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:01 - Introduction + the fascinating TikTok craze at Rufford ford 6:40 - The amo...

Mike & Karen are joined by CCW Policy Manager, Janine Shackleton, for a wide-ranging discussion on the expectations of water companies and the importance of knowing your water rights.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:01 - Introduction + Is it cheaper to join a gym to shower rather than showering at home? 4:45. - Janine jo...

Arthur Milanzi, CEO of Milanzi Holdings, joins the show for a detailed discussion of Malawi's water situation in comparison with that of England & Wales. Milanzi Holdings implement African economic development projects with a particular focus on agriculture, mining, energy, healthcare and technology.   TIMESTAMPS   0:03 - Introductions and responding to some listener mail 3:35 - Arthur joins the s...

'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-savin...

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 r...

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 as...

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 give...

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.c...

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...

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 - Waterwis...

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...

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   0:0...

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 wit...

Mike & Karen are back again and once more have a guest in tow with CCW's affordability expert, Andy White. Andy offers a whole host of useful hints and tips on what do if you're struggling and need help paying your bill.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introduction 3:07 - Reducing your water consumption to lower you...

This week, CCW's Mike & Karen turn their attention to leaks in the home. Discussing who is responsible for them, how to find them and what can be done if you do.   TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 - Introduction   1:39 - Household responsibility for leaking pipes   3:54 - Water companies and leakage   8:29 - How do you find leaks in buried pipes?   12:39 - Ways to identify leaks if you’re not on on a meter   15...

CCW's Mike & Karen return for another dose of water-saving chat and this week welcome Waterfall's first ever guest, CCW Policy Manager, Steve Grebby. 25 years deep in combating sewage, Steve talks disposal guidance, weird things water companies have found in pipes, his own detailed water usage record and much, much more!   TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 - Introduction   3:50 - Why does what we flush and what...

CCW's Mike & Karen are cooking up a storm this week to provide a plethora of tips on how to best save water within with the kitchen. Also none other than Producer Tom himself makes his first appearance as part of a quiz on CCW's fascinating Sinksense research.    TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 - Introduction  3:46 - How to save water whilst cooking  9:53 - CCW's Sinksense research  16:22 - Quizzing Producer T...

CCW's Mike & Karen head back indoors this week to offer tons of tips to help you save water within the biggest domestic drain of all: the bathroom!    TIMESTAMPS:    0:00 - Introduction    1:05 - Is it baths or showers that use the most water?   2:50 - Saving water = saving money   5:00 - Using songs as a shower timer   8:55 - Water usage and toilet flushes   12:16 - The perils of leaky loos   17:...

CCW's Mike & Karen take it outdoors this week to provide you with tons of tips to help save water in the garden.    TIMESTAMPS:    0:00 - Introduction    1:00 - The garden being a place where it is easy to adapt water habits   1:50 - The beauty of the waterbutt   3:25 - The advantages of using mulch within your garden   4:23 - Getting involved with No Mow May   5:55 - Watering can strategies   8:1...

CCW's Mike & Karen return once more to chat all things saving water. And this week they're myth busting the  common misconceptions around hosepipe bans!    TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introduction   1:00 - Why are hosepipe bans put into place?   2:02 - How often do hosepipe bans actually occur?   3:04 - Hosepipe bans are key in the management of water resources   3:50 - Should I snoop on my neighbours?  ...

CCW's Mike & Karen are back again! This time sharing their top tips to beat the heat.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   1:38 - Turn off your sprinkler 2:52 - Seek out your local lido or splashpad 4:27 - Get in a water fight 5:20 - Invest in a waterbutt for the garden 7:10 - Stop washing your car 8:26 - Ensure your hosepipe has a trigger...

CCW's Mike & Karen return to discuss how saving water = saving money.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - Hearing your thoughts on how the cost of living crisis has impacted your water usage 2:30 - The comparison between the increase in energy bills and water bills 4:07 - The importance of smart mete...

Mike & Karen kick off the first episode of the show by discussing why saving water is so important.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 - Introduction   1:05 - Hearing your thoughts on why saving water is so important   3:30 - CCW’s useful website tool to see if there’s enough water where you live   6:03  - Where do water...