#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. 

 

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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

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