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Waterfall brings together CCW’s leading experts to offer advice and insight on why we should water and how we can do it best. Packed full of hints and tips to the help the environment as well as your back pocket, Waterfall is a must-listen for anyone who uses water.
#98 Smart Showers, Smarter Habits: University of Surrey’s Water-Saving Revolution
Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast
28 minutes
1 day ago
#98 Smart Showers, Smarter Habits: University of Surrey’s Water-Saving Revolution
In this episode of Waterfall, Mike is joined by Professor Benjamin Gardner from the University of Surrey to explore how smart shower technology is reshaping our understanding of everyday water use. Ben shares insights from a major research project that used sensor-based timers in student accommodation to track shower habits, reveal what drives long showers, and show how simple feedback can cut shower times by up to 43 percent. Together, they uncover how small nudges, smarter tech, and better awareness can help us save water, energy, and money without compromising comfort.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introductions and smart showers explained01:03 – How smart shower sensors work03:29 – The Surrey study and the impact of timers06:06 – Why real-time feedback beats egg timers09:15 – What the data reveals about shower habits15:22 – Key findings, surprises, and future research25:56 – Closing thoughts and personal water use
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Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast
Waterfall brings together CCW’s leading experts to offer advice and insight on why we should water and how we can do it best. Packed full of hints and tips to the help the environment as well as your back pocket, Waterfall is a must-listen for anyone who uses water.
