Oct 30, 202627 min
Why does a river that ran crystal clear in 1998 now look like coffee pouring into the Thames? In this episode of Water Matters, Tim Smedley, author of The Last Drop, meets Ash Smith of Windrush Against Sewage Pollution...
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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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What is water matters about?
A podcast created for those who are committed to sustainable building for a greener planet. With a particular focus on water management.
What has water matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 39: The Man Who Exposed Britain’s Sewage Scandal" (30 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Episode 38: Inside the University Lab Testing Flood Protection" (16 October 2026, 34 minutes), and "Episode 37: Is Your Home at Risk of Flooding? What Most Homeowners Don't Know" (2 October 2026, 28 minutes).
How often does water matters publish?
water matters publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 39 episodes.
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Booking probability for water matters is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. water matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. water matters's contact route on record: public web form.
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water matters is a business podcast with 39 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 16, 202634 min
If floodwater reached your front door, how much would actually get inside? Tim Smedley visits the University of Hull’s flood testing lab, where Professor Stuart McLelland and his team flood real household doors to...
- Oct 2, 202628 min
Most of us think a flood either happens or it doesn't, but whether your home actually floods often comes down to a few centimetres and how your house is built. In this episode of the Water Matters podcast, Tim Smedley...
- Aug 21, 20268 min
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...
- Aug 7, 202625 min
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...
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- Jul 24, 202615 min
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...
- Jul 10, 202647 min
In this episode of Water Matters, Matt is joined by Tim Smedley to explore some of the world's most fascinating rainwater harvesting ideas. Inspired by viral AI-generated images that turned out to be fake, they uncover...
- Jun 12, 202626 min
Thinking about finding your nearest refill store? Visit refilluk.org.uk to find refill shops and water top-up stations across the country, or find Nothing But Footprints at nothingbutfootprints.co.uk. Most of us...
- May 29, 20268 minS0
<p >Water is the issue hiding in plain sight — affecting floods, food, health, wildlife, housing and the cost of living, and yet most people only think about it when something goes wrong.</p> <p >This episode is a short...
- May 15, 20261 hourS0
<p>You've probably seen the headlines, but how did the UK sewage scandal actually happen, and why has it taken this long to become front page news?</p> <p><br> In this episode of the Water Matters podcast, Matt is...
Episode #27
Have We Entered an Era of Water Bankruptcy?
May 1, 202636 minS0<p>In this episode of Water Matters, Matt is joined by Tim Smedley to unpack a major new report introducing the concept of “water bankruptcy” — a shift from short-term water crises to long-term, irreversible loss of...
- Apr 17, 202628 minS0
<p>In this episode of Water Matters, Matt is joined by Dr Ari Cooper-Davis, Technical Director at Our Rainwater, to explore a different side of water management — what happens when rainwater falls on our homes and...
- Apr 3, 202633 minS0
<p>In this episode of Water Matters, Matt takes a step back to revisit a podcast recorded this time last year — and the differences are striking.</p> <p>From unusually dry conditions and early signs of drought in 2025...
- Mar 20, 202616 minS0
<p>In this episode of Water Matters, Jake steps in as host to sit down with Matt and explore the thinking behind the 2026 Water Matters Yearbook, Shared Waters, Unequal Worlds. They break down why the yearbook was...
- Mar 7, 202639 minS0
<p>Disclaimer</p> <p>This episode of the Water Matters podcast was recorded prior to the current developments in the Middle East. The discussion focuses solely on water management challenges and opportunities in the...
- Feb 20, 202636 minS0
<p>Following on from our previous episode at Rushden Lakes, Matt and Tim look back on what’s happened in the year since beavers were reintroduced to Northamptonshire.</p> <p>They discuss what the beavers have changed so...
- Feb 6, 20261h 4mS0
<p>One year after beavers were reintroduced to this site, Tim Smedley returns to see what’s changed.</p> <p>Joined by Ben from the Wildlife Trust, he explores how the beavers have shaped the landscape — from tree...
Episode #20
Old Worlds, New Solutions: Ancient Civilisations and Modern Nations Teach Us About the Water Crisis
Nov 14, 202549 minS0<p>In this episode, Callum and author Tim Smedley take a deep dive into why the UK is more water-stressed than most people realise—and how solutions from both the ancient world and modern engineering could transform our...
- Oct 31, 202524 minS0
<p>Host Callum sits down with videographer Luke to discuss the ongoing hosepipe bans across the UK and the growing impact on everyday gardeners. They share customer stories from Yorkshire and Oxfordshire, show how...
- Oct 17, 202548 minS0
<p>Host Matt is joined by author Tim Smedley to ask: was the summer of 1976 really as bad as we remember, or are today’s droughts even tougher? They compare two generations of water scarcity, discuss how Britain’s...
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