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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS  0:00 - Introductions and hellos  3:03 - Alcatraz and hot showers?!  4:48 - Why do we experience loss of supply or pressure when water gets hot? 9:09 - How can companies prepare for increases in demand? 14:10 - What can people do to help? 16:10 - Water saving isn’t just for times of hot weather 18:00 - Gardening tips to save water on hot days  19:45 - Combating the attitude of customers who feel they are entitled to waste water because they're paying for it 23:00 - The rarity of water shortages  24:08 - SEW's hosepipe ban  27:22 - Final tips and farewell    SHOW NOTES Waterfall #3 - Heat Beating Tips The latest from SE Water on the current situation

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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS  0:00 - Introductions and hellos  1:25 - 'Waterfall' has been nominated as part of The Water Industry Awards 2023  6:00 - Mark joins the show and explains his work with the RHS  10:00 - What changes are being witnessed by RHS in regards to climate change within horticulture  17:30 - The importance of No May May and its long-term impact on the garden  21:38 - The work of RHS in encouraging wildlife within gardens  23:06 - RHS tips for considerate water use at home  27:00 - The importance of mulch   29:30 - Mark’s personal water use  34:20 - Final thoughts and farewells    SHOWNOTES    Mains To Rains RHS Water Industry Awards 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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introduction and hellos  2:15 - Meghan Trainor’s absurd toilet innovation  5:00 - Natasha joins the show and details the purpose of Make Water Famous  7:45 - Where does Make Water Famous source material?  12:00 - The unique position of the UK within the scope of the organisation  14:30 - The general public is fed up with bad news  16:00 - The unsung heroes within the industry  19:45 - The importance of water industry partners in spreading messaging  24:00 - Natasha’s personal water use  27:15 - Final tips and farewell   SHOW NOTES   Make Water Famous Go Tap! Walking With Water

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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos  3:30 - Draining a reservoir to grab your phone?! 6:03 - Helen joins the show and explains her unique role as sociolo-meteorologist  12:00 - The impact of a socio-meteorlogical approach in communicating the weather  15:45 - The parallels between Helen’s work and CCW’s own messaging on water efficiency   19:20 - Dealing with different motivations of audiences 23:30 - Steps forward in communicating messaging about weather and climate 25:00 - The importance of balancing empowerment with innovative messaging 29:00 - Going beyond the academic world and into the household 32:00 - Helen’s personal water use  34:30 - Final reflections and farewell    SHOWNOTES Indian official fined after draining reservoir in search of mobile phone

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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos 3:00 - Mike's hot shower betrayal  5:45 - Lia joins the show and discusses the current water situation in Greece 7:37 - The impact of climate change upon the country 13:00 - How does Greece cope with peak demand during the tourist situation? 16:40 - Behaviour change and attitudes comparing Greek vs England 23:41 - Water-saving innovations within Greece 33:30 - Lessons for England and Wales 37:40 - Final reflections and farewell

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: [email protected]   And also sure to follow us on Twitter (@Waterfall_Pod) & Instagram (@waterfall_podcast) to see pictures of David's remarkable oasis.    TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introduction and hellos 2:45 - Why would anyone put a wig down the drain? 5:04 - David joins the show and discusses the origins of his garden 11:02 - The inventive equipment installed in the garden 14:05 - The tiny extent of impermeable areas within the paradise 17:30 - David’s innovative use of his home alongside the garden 21:00 - The importance of the project for the local community 25:30 - The impact of the changes on the property 28:55 - Lessons for future homes being built 33:00 - Final thoughts and goodbye

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: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos 1:30 - ChatGPT and water saving?! 8:50 - Why would hosepipe bans be needed if it doesn’t even seem that dry? 12:34 - What are people being asked to do in Devon and Cornwall during the Temporary Use Ban? 15:25 - The complexities of what not to do during a TUB 18:02 - What more can companies do to reassure the people they serve? 23:15 - What about the rest of England and Wales outside of the SW? 25:15 - Confidence in the water supply across England & Wales 27:15 - Final tips and goodbye   SHOWNOTES   #3 - 'Heat Beating Tips' & #4 'Demystifying Hosepipe Bans' are available within our episode archive SW Water hosepipe ban  Mike's fundraising page

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: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introductions and hellos   2:20 - The power of a cold shower?!   7:40 - What is ‘Water Saving Week’?   9:10 - The relationship between water efficiency and the environment   15:00 - Appreciating the water availability within this country   17:00 - Avoiding double showers in the day   19:00 - The hidden horrors of embedded water   26:00 - Smart meter experiences within water   32:00 - Final tips and farewell   SHOWNOTES   Water Saving Week Mike's fundraising page

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: [email protected]   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 sewer flooding 16:30 - The importance of disposing responsibly 21:06 - How the success of the programmes have been tracked 26:00 - The expansion of the campaign nationwide 33:00 - The impact of positive affirmation and the reduction of blockages 40:41 - Final thoughts

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: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Introductions and hellos   2:08 - CCW’s new Water Awareness Index   7:11 - Tessa & Megan of WaterAid join the show   8:30 - The work of WaterAid   11:20 - The importance of joined-up working   14:44 - How does WaterAid prioritise the countries it works with?   17:57 - The role of climate change in the water crisis    20:01 - The importance of fundraising + Mike’s marathon challenge   28:47 - Final thoughts   SHOWNOTES   Mike's fundraising page  WaterAid