#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: podcast@ccwater.org.uk

 

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