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Mike Keil
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CEO of the Consumer Council for Water. PhD in meteorology. Host of Waterfall podcast. Professional and personal interests in water, climate, environment and social justice. Fan owner of Hearts ⚽ Scots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 exile in Brum 🇬🇧
Those people at Which? know what they're talking about when it comes to the goods and products we use everyday, so it was great to have Andrew Laughlin from Which? as our guest on the latest edition of Waterfall to share insights into water efficient appliances.
Check it out: ccw.org.uk/podcasts
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Magnificent views of New York City from the Top of the Rock. Can only think why have so many people left their lights on unnecessarily?
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It's very dry and settled at the moment over the UK. Ironically the latest edition of Waterfall dives into the importance of wet winters to our water supplies. Mother nature hasn't got the memo.
Check out the latest podcast episode here ccw.org.uk/podcasts
#water #podcast
October 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Libellous!? Is this what the Glasgow based media have to do to discredit the league leaders? @aroundthefunnel.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Rivers drying, fish dying, toxic algae blooms – the often unseen cost of drought is immense. Are we truly aware of the environmental damage unfolding beneath the surface and its long-term impact? Join guest Stuart Sampson from #EnvironmentAgency on the latest Waterfall podcast #Drought #Podcast
September 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Have you doubts about drought? Find out their impacts, how they are managed and what we can all do to help. Join guest Stuart Sampson from the Environment Agency on the latest episode of Waterfall who explains all. Just search "waterfall saving water" on your podcast player. #Drought #Podcast
September 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Would you enter a competition to help you save water - perhaps it depends what the prize is? That's one of the aspects of the "Keep life flowing" campaign from Affinity Water. Find out more on the latest episode of Waterfall podcast. Search Waterfall saving water on your podcast player. #water
September 7, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Save Our Streams is an ongoing campaign from Affinity Water, which included Sandi Toksvig doing stand-up while standing in river.

Does focusing on streams work for everyone? Find out what Chloe Clarke from Affinity Water thinks on the latest episode of the Waterfall podcast.

ccw.org.uk/podcasts
September 4, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Lots of little reminders at the Hvar Amicor Resort on resource efficiency. Loved the water, energy and carbon comparisons with the neighbouring rooms. And thank goodness our consumption was below average, phew. #Croatia
September 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Got my latest water bill. Below is my usage for five people. Works out as 82 litres per person per day. The UK government target for 2050 is 110 litres.
I don't make any sacrifices about water use, I water the plants from a water butt and nag the kids on shower lengths!
#drought #water
August 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Don't let your washing machine get the better of you! Check out Waterfall #91 "laundry lessons" from @ccwvoice.bsky.social
#water #energy #drought #podcast #moneysaving
August 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
What a waste. This tap was running for a full 5 mins at Starbucks in Northfield, Birmingham, earlier today. I asked a member of staff to turn it off, but he ignored the request. Another staffer caught my eye and finally turned it off. Wasting money and carbon, and damaging the environment.
August 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Welcome back Scottish Premier League football! Here's my dad and me Tynecastle this evening. We haven't been to a match together since 2017 and I'm glad that wasn't our last. And a Hearts win against Aberdeen! A fab night, Tynecastle was rocking.
August 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Here's a very impressive tree, looking splendid just south of Peebles close to Neidpath Castle by the River Tweed. #Trees
August 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Arran from the ferry. Thank you Scotland for being awesome. Love Arran. Everyone should visit (just not all at once!)
August 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I've been officially verified as an adult. My wife disagrees!
July 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Kick started my day with my first ever Irn Bru Espresso (Irn Bru, ice and double espresso). It was amazing. This was to jolt me into action before speaking to Sean Farrington on Wake Up To Money on @bbc5live.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Here we all are...this episode does exactly what it says on the tin. 🚨 Join Karen, Cath and me for "Water saving tips" out now!

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Spotify
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On CCW's website:
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July 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Here's a heatwave cooling tip - chopped up water melon then frozen. It's delicious and very cooling! #heatwave
July 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Was at the launch of the Drinking Water 2024 report for England produced by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI). Compliance with standards was at 99.97% which is massively impressive. We have world class drinking water quality. The picture is Marcus Rink the DWI's Chief Inspector in action!
July 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
How cute is this? The first of the frogs have hopped out of my pond. I feel like a proud father. Go forth and eat the bugs... #frogs #ponds #gardens
July 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
These plants at Battersea Power Station are either a work of drought resistant genius or a massive mistake! Any views from gardeners out there? #Drought #Gardening #Battersea
July 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I was the only one amused when the song Bad Blood by Taylor Swift played while I donated this afternoon. I always enjoy giving blood - the team at New Street in Birmingham are great! #GiveBlood #NHS
July 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Wonder why water pressure drops during heatwaves? Find out the answer in this edition of the Waterfall podcast.
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#heatwave #waterpressure #waterdemand #podcast
July 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
What a glorious day to go to a meeting at the London Wetlands Centre. The message at the meeting wasn’t so glorious: we need to take urgent and sustained action to avert a water crisis. #water #climate
June 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM