Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

By CCW - The Consumer Council For Water

Waterfall is the podcast entirely dedicated to the topic of water, exploring its significance for both people and the environment. Water is at the forefront of climate change and it’s through water th... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

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September 27, 2024#78 - Turn The Tide: How To Effectively Complain To Your Water Company
No one likes having to complain to their water company, but when it’s necessary, how can you do it in the most effective way and get the results you need? In this week's episode, Cath and Karen speak to CCW's consumer relations experts, Lacey Carlyle and Rhys Brooks, about what steps to take when you have an issue with your water company and the best strategies to achieve a successful outcome.

Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]

Timestamps
- 0:00 - Introduction and hellos
2:20 - 'Waterfall' now available on Alexa?
5:50 - The water company complaints process and what CCW can do
7:30 - Contacting CCW for advice on how to make the best complaint
9:07 - What are the most common types of complaints that CCW deal with?
10:40 - Common mistakes that people make when providing a complaint
13:52 - The evolution of CCW's approach to dealing with complaints
15:53 - Rhys' favourite CCW complaint story
18:28 - The challenges CCW face in terms of making complaints
21:30 - CCW's resources to help customers making complaints
23:10 - The importance of complaining to help the industry make changes
25:05 - Final thoughts and farewell
Show notes
Make a complaint - CCW
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28min
September 12, 2024#77 - Future Beer: Recycled Refreshment From Devil's Canyon
It's an international special this week as Mike heads to California to speak with Chris Garrett, CEO of Devil's Canyon Brewery Company, all about a groundbreaking innovation in sustainable brewing: a beer made from recycled wastewater!
Crafted in collaboration with Epic Cleantec, the Epic OneWater Brew - a crisp Kölsch style ale—uses grey water recycled from Fifteen Fifty, a 40-story luxury high-rise in San Francisco.
Tune in as we explore the brewery’s origins, the cutting-edge process behind this bold brew, and what it could mean for the future of water sustainability.

Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]

Timestamps
- 0:01 - Introductions and hello
2:05 - Chris Garrett discusses the origins of Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
7:33 - The story of how the beer was created from recycled wastewater
10:40 - The taste of the beer
12:49 - The challenges of putting the product out
14:23 - What needs to change for the product to be commercialised?
16:34 - If the product isn't being sold, how is it being used?
17:45 - Mike's taste reaction to the beer + has there been any naysayers?
20:49 - Future plans for the brand
24:20 - Finding ways to do it the right way on every level
25:20 - Chris' Garrett's personal water use
30:00 - Final thoughts and farewell
Show notes
Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. & Eventhouse (devilscanyon.com)
Water Recycling Technology | Onsite Water Reuse | Epic Cleantec
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33min
September 12, 2024#76 - Shower Smarter, Not Longer: Saving Water With The Power Of Pressure
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 discuss the findings from their study that monitored over 86,000 individual showering events and which suggests that higher water pressure can significantly reduce water usage.

Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]

Timestamps
- 0:00 - Introductions + an everything shower?!
5:05 - What is the research and what inspired it?
7:00 - How was the research conducted?
10:20 - The experiment in the halls of residence and the data recorded + how the sensors work
12:45 - The behavioural disconnect that happens whilst showering
15:52 - The advantage of using a timer when measuring
20:05 - How can the results from the research be used?
21:15 - The impact of having low flow pressure
22:40 - The level of pressure that impacts shower length
24:50 - Future plans and implementations for the research
27:10 - Being able to tease out social influences within the shower use
31:10 - Personal water use of the guests
32:08 - Final thoughts and farewell
Show notes
High shower pressure can help people save water, study suggests | Water | The Guardian
OSF Preprints | Beyond the water flow rate: Water pressure and smart timers impact shower efficiency
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36min
August 15, 2024#75 - Enabling Water Smart Communities: Social Innovations In Water Conservation
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 your questions or comments: [email protected]

Timestamps
- 0:00 - Introduction and hellos
0:51 - Tony V's update on his water habits and how he's utilised tips from 'Waterfall'
3:46 - Dr. Alison Browne and Dr. Claire Hoolohan join the podcast and explain the work of the Tyndall Centre
5:39 - So, what is a water smart community?
9:10 - Do any WSCs exist yet?
11:32 - What are some of the new innovations within WSC communities?
14:40 - The impact of social norms
17:15 - Are we asking the wrong questions about water use?
20:03 - Big learning points of the project so far
22:23 - The lack of research on this topic in some areas
23:00 - The personal water use of the guests
24:46 - Querying the value of measuring water practices - personal use vs. population level
32:11 - Final thoughts and farewells
Show notes
Enabling Water Smart Communities
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34min
August 02, 2024 #74 - Tapping Into Nature: Rainwater Harvesting 101
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: [email protected]

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction and hellos
1:07 - Running the length of the Seine?!
2:41 - Lisa Craven of Stormsaver joins the show and explains what rainwater harvesting consists of
5:41 - General misconceptions of rainwater
8:30 - What the industry is moving towards in terms of house building
10:15 - What savings can rainwater harvesting offer a home owner?
14:30 - Should rainwater harvesting be mandatory?
17:45 - The potential applications for commercial systems
19:45 - How many households are using rainwater harvesting?
21:00 - What happens if it doesn't rain?
24:01 - The benefits of working with the water cycle
27:11 - The issues of water reduction
29:14 - Recommendations for those looking to get a rain harvesting system
33:36 - Lisa's household use
37:22 - Final thoughts and farewell

Show notes

River Seine run highlights challenges for the Olympics
Stormsaver

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40min
July 18, 2024 #73 - Gardening Sustainably: Learning From The Experts At Gardeners' World Live
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 garden. And then we chat with Josh Fenton, who gives 'Waterfall' a personal tour of his wildly inventive and inspiringly water-efficient garden, Lunatica.

Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions and hellos
2:35 - Malcolm joins the show
2:50 - Are orchids one of the most water efficient flowers?
4:57 - What type of water does Orchids prefer?
6:00 - Malcolm has eight water butts!?
9:15 - Key tips for saving water in the garden
11:35 - Malcolm's daily water use
13:00 - Reflecting on Malcolm's wisdom
15:01 - Josh Fenton joins the show
15:55 - What was the thoughts behind his garden 'Lunatica' and what challenges is it responding to?
16:40 - How does the garden help with managing extreme weather events?
17:36 - How has environmental impact been minimised in construction?
20:55 - The cuddy: a radical reinvention of water and waste
23:50 - Josh's general water-saving tips
26:26 - Josh's daily water
29:07 - What would Josh like people to take away from Lunatica?

Show notes

Gardeners' World Live
Solihull and District Orchid Society
Fenton Gardens
Joshua Fenton Transforms BBC Gardeners World
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35min
July 04, 2024 #72 - An Olympic Challenge: Cleaning Up The River Seine
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: [email protected]

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions and hellos
1:26 - The weird and wacky things found in sewers
3:42- Dan Angelescu joins the show and discusses the work of Fluidion
5:53 - Measuring water quality from a human point of view.
6:54 - Swimming being banned in the Seine for 100 years
8:54 - The history of Fluidion's monitoring of the Seine
12:02 - The application of Fluidion's systems worldwide
13:47 - Fluidion's ALERT system and how it works
16:52 - Paris' attempted solutions so far
22:21 - Is there a possibility of the Seine not being used for the Olympics?
26:12 - The global problems of water pollution
28:13 - Monitoring water pollution in the UK
32:20 - Dan's personal water use
34:56 - Final thoughts and farewell

Show notes
Severn Trent reveals the Top Ten weird and wacky things that have been incorrectly put into the sewers
Fluidion
Dan Angelescu *03 Is Making the Seine Swimmable for the Paris Olympics | Princeton Alumni Weekly
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37min
June 13, 2024#71 - Water Safety First: Valuing And Respecting Water With The Royal Life Saving Society
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: [email protected]

Timestamps
- 0:00 - Introduction & hellos
1:16 - Tony V's Peecycling podcast recomendation
3:24 - Matt Croxall joins the podcast and explains what RLSS does
5:54 - How has the campaign of Drowning Prevention Week and the organisation evolved over time?
7:10 - Is there a link between climate change and the increase in child drownings?
8:40 - The importance of enjoying water safely
10:35 - The four key elements of the water safety code
14:50 - RLSS' collaborations with influencers as a messaging strategy
17:15 - Is the RLSS seeing a knock on impact on water safety due to the impact of Covid on swimming lessons?
23:45 - Being responsible and respectful with water
24:40 - How do listeners find out more about RLSS and engage with their work?
27:15 - The skills gained from being a lifeguard
28:34 - Matt's personal water use
29:25 - Can Karen recall the water safety code?
Show notes
Tony's Peecycling podcast recommendation
RLSS
Drowning Prevention Week
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32min
May 24, 2024#70 - Empowering Vulnerable Customers: Welsh Water's Stream Of Support
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: [email protected]

Timestamps
- 0:00 - Introduction and hellos
1:02 - A toilet with a hot water flush?!
3:10 - Pete & Annie join the show
3:50 - The perils of leaky loos
5:15 - The origins and purpose of Welsh Water's vulnerable customer team
7:17 - Services that the team offer
9:39 - How many people does Welsh Water help per year?
11:50 - The team's work with the charity, Designed to Smile
15:42 - How do the team know what vulnerable customers may need in terms of water efficiency?
19:40 - Experience with customers
22:56 - The team's use of behavioral science
24:51 - Welsh Water's general water efficiency use
27:51 - Upcoming products the team wish to employ
30:56 - Future areas of Wales the team wish to explore
34:00 - Final thoughts and close

Show notes

Welsh Water Priority Services
Welsh Water's Cartef Community
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39min
May 10, 2024 #69 - Exploring Defra's Approach To Reducing Water Use
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: [email protected]

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions
1:08 - Tony V's toilet trouble from back in the 1970s
4:05 - Katie joins the podcast and discusses her role at Defra
6:12 - Actions that the government want to implement to help the public reduce their water use
8:25 - Why has it taken so long for reduction targets to be established?
9:40 - The role of the non-household market in reducing water use
12:57 - The ongoing issues of leaking toilets
14:00 - The continual mystery of dual flush toilet buttons
17:23 - Mythbusting about the Defra's targets for households and business customers
25:25 - Defra's view on smart metering
28:17 - Katie's water saving tips
31:00 - Shower song recommendations

Show notes
CCW's water meter calculator
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35min

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