Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast
Science:Natural Sciences
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: podcast@ccwater.org.uk
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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