#7 From source to tap

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