Most football fans don’t realise just how many millions of litres of water are needed to keep pitches in top condition each season. In this episode, Mike chats with Jack Shuttleworth, founder of sustainable drainage company FORMA, to explore how cutting-edge systems at Everton and Hednesford Town are helping tackle water scarcity, flooding and pollution.   

Time stamps

00:00 – Introduction

02:00 – What is Formavoid and what inspired it?

03:40 – Replacing deep storm tanks

07:01 – Ventilation

11:41 – How rainwater harvesting works

14:06 – Monitoring water quality and nitrates

17:34 – Water and cost savings

23:15 – Sustainability

28:13 – Grassroots application

38:35 – Closing thoughts

Show notes 

Inside Keys Park | A pitch special 

Non-League. World-Class. Hednesford Town FC Unveils Next-Generation Pitch Technology - Hednesford Town FC  

Innovation in attenuation – ready for take-off - Government & Public Sector Journal  

Water meter calculator - CCW