Episodes

  • #12 Making a splash in our communities
    Mar 2 2026

    In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen are joined by Evan Joanette, water market specialist and consumer advocate at MOSL, to explore how businesses use water and the vital role they play in reducing demand. Together, they discuss how smarter water use can cut costs, save energy, and reduce carbon emissions, while easing pressure on water resources during times of drought.

    Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and guest welcome

    01:40 – What MOSL does and how the business water market works

    02:55 – Why business water use matters

    04:18 – Practical ways businesses can save and reuse water

    05:42 – Trade effluent and responsible drainage

    08:10 – Personal water use and simple saving tips

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    10 mins
  • #7 From source to tap
    Feb 23 2026

    In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen are joined by Alastair Chisholm, Director of Policy at CIWEM (The Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management), for a detailed and stimulating discussion on water’s relationship with the wider natural world. Together, they explore why conscientious water use matters, the growing pressures on the UK’s water resources, and how individual actions can help protect both the environment and future supplies.

    Timestamps

    00:00 – Introduction and guest welcome 00:47 – Why saving water matters 02:06 – Future water demand and infrastructure challenges 03:13 – One litre saved = one litre back to the environment 04:35 – Balancing the needs of people and nature 05:28 – Rethinking water storage: land, soil and trees 07:31 – Reasons for optimism and the need for action 09:16 – Reflections and conclusion

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    10 mins
  • #6 Water saving wisdom
    Feb 9 2026

    In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen are joined by Steph and Nathan from WaterWise, an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting water efficiency across the UK. They share insights on why using water wisely matters, practical tips for saving water at home, from checking for leaky toilets to smart shower habits, and ideas for making everyday choices that help both your bills and the planet.

    Timestamps

    00:00 – Introduction 02:08 – Why water efficiency matters 06:50 – Toilet tips 09:21 – Everyday household tips 11:28 – Conclusion

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    12 mins
  • #5 Help is there if you need it
    Feb 2 2026

    In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen are joined by our Policy Manager, Janine Shackleton, for a chat on the help available for those in vulnerable circumstances regarding their water use.

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    11 mins
  • #6 Bathroom water saving tips
    Jan 26 2026

    In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike & Karen head back indoors to offer tons of tips to help you save water within the biggest domestic drain of all: the bathroom! The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 2/9/2022.

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    10 mins
  • #7 Keeping the kitchen water tight
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike and Karen provide a plethora of tips on how to best save water within with the kitchen. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 22/9/2022.

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    12 mins
  • #1 Why do we need to save water
    Jan 12 2026

    In this edition of Waterfall Rapids, we discuss why saving water is so important. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 3/8/2022

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    8 mins
  • #2 Saving Water and Saving Money
    Jan 5 2026

    In this edition of Waterfall Rapids, we discuss how saving water also means saving money. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 3/8/2022

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    9 mins