HeyJaredwater matters
A podcast created for those who are committed to sustainable building for a greener planet. With a particular focus on water management.
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Episode 36: England's Historic 2026 Drought & the "Let's Save Water" Campaign (opens the original)
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71.3% of England is in official drought, and 2026 is on track to break last year's record-breaking dry spell. In this episode, Matthew Rolph and Tim Smedley unpack the scale of this summer's drought — from wildfire alerts and the worst harvests in a century to farmers feeding cattle their winter stores early. They dig into the government's new "Let's Save Water" public information campaign, warning that at current usage England could be short of 5 billion litres of water a day by 2055, and discu
Episode 35: Nitrogen & Phosphorus Removal Explained (opens the original)
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Most people assume once wastewater is treated, the job is done, but nitrogen and phosphorus left behind can still cause serious harm downstream. In Part 2 of this Water Matters special, host Noonie sits down again with GRAF scientist Danielle to unpack nutrient removal, one of the biggest topics in UK wastewater treatment right now. They cover how ammonia and nitrate are converted through biological processes, why phosphorus is often the harder nutrient to manage, and what happens when nitrogen
Episode 34: The Biology Behind Wastewater Treatment Explained (opens the original)
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Ever wondered what actually happens to your wastewater once it leaves your home? In this episode of Water Matters, host Noonie sits down with Danielle, a scientist at GRAF UK, specialising in biological wastewater treatment and nutrient removal, to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in the industry: wastewater treatment isn't a chemical or mechanical process, it's almost entirely biological. This is part one of a two-part series diving into biological wastewater treatment.
Episode 33: Hosepipe Ban Explained: Why It Happens and What You Can Still Do (opens the original)
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Wondering why your water company has banned hosepipes again this summer, and what you're actually still allowed to do? In this episode of the Water Matters podcast, Matt sits down with Callum from GRAF UK to break down exactly what a hosepipe ban is, why water companies bring them in, and how much water a hosepipe really uses compared to a watering can or bucket. Head to watermatters.life to find out more on Hosepipe bans and solutions to help your garden stay healthy!
Episode 32: Catchment-Based Solutions: The Future of Wastewater Design (opens the original)
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The UK has ambitious housing targets. It also has wastewater infrastructure that was designed for a fraction of today's population. Those two things are on a collision course — and the planning decisions made right now will shape the health of our rivers, communities and environment for the next 50 to 100 years. In this episode, host Jake sits down with Noonie from the GRAF technical team to explore why wastewater has become one of the most important and often overlooked issues in modern housing
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