Mike Keil

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.

Great that Scarves Around the Funnel podcast is back to welcome in the new season. Loads of optimism surrounding Hearts, which is good - but I also felt positive at the start of last season (hmm, how did that turn out for us?) @aroundthefunnel.bsky.social

Groundbreaking new partnership to deliver a world class public weather service announced The BBC and the Met Office today announce they are forming an exciting new partnership to deliver the most trusted and accurate weather service to everyone in the UK.

This can only be a good thing. People tend to think all BBC forecasts already come from the Met Office, this should end that confusion. #Weather
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Here's a very impressive tree, looking splendid just south of Peebles close to Neidpath Castle by the River Tweed. #Trees

Think saving water is a sacrifice? Think again! Small changes like shorter showers make a HUGE difference. Howard Perry uses 107 liters/person/day, below the 2050 target. Learn how easily on Waterfall. Search "Waterfall saving water" on your podcast player. #EasyWaterSaving #Podcast

🚨New episode🚨Water companies work hard to cut leaks, but your lived experience trumps quoting that a big massive target has been hit. Leakage is a huge issue for customers. Do we need more transparency and action to rebuild trust? Search up "Waterfall saving water" wherever you get your podcasts.

Sick of seeing leaks everywhere? So are we! This episode tackles the water sector's totemic issue head-on. Find out what companies like Seven Trent Water are doing & what you can do to help. Just search "Waterfall saving water" on your podcast player.

Arran from the ferry. Thank you Scotland for being awesome. Love Arran. Everyone should visit (just not all at once!)

Leakage is a totemic issue in water. Are companies doing enough? I spoke to Howard Perry from @severntrentwater.bsky.social to find out. Listen to the conversation here podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...

With the ongoing dry weather, it’s more important than ever to understand leaks and how to save water. In this episode of Waterfall, we're joined by Howard from ‪@severntrentwater.bsky.social‬ about how leaks happen and what we can all do to help.

Call to make wet wipe producers pay for polluting England’s waterways Water firms claim wet wipes, which shed microplastics and cause blockages, are main source of sewage pollution

Should polluters pay? We shouldn't even have to ask the question. It's feels grossly unfair that water companies and ultimately water bill payers that have to stump up the costs to clean up other people's mess.
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Sliced Bread - Water Filters (Recorded Live at Cheltenham Science Festival) - BBC Sounds Can tap water filters take out what they claim?

There's a lot of nonsense and disinformation out there about water filters by people who should know better. This episode of Sliced Bread clears a lot of the guff up. Well worth a listen. And yes we do have world class drinking water in the UK!
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I've been officially verified as an adult. My wife disagrees!

What’s wrong with a 40-minute shower? - Utility Week The UK needs to dramatically cut its water consumption. However, consumer behaviour suggests the message isn’t getting through. Consumer Council for Water CEO Mike Keil explains what needs to be done.

This is a smashing little article in Utility Week based on an interview with me. Unfortunately you need to logon to read it. Basically I have a pop at the ridiculous trend of "everything showers".

What’s wrong with a 40-minute shower? – Utility Week share.google/xetT3PmvF8Xg...

Residents 'rightly frustrated' over Thames Water hosepipe ban Jim Robbins accused Thames Water of prioritising pay-outs to shareholders over its service to customers.

I wonder where Swindon Council stand on the new reservoir that Thames Water have been trying to build for decades?

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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

Some positives from today's water commission report:
A single social tariff for households struggling with their water bill ✅
A mandatory ombudsman for resolving water complaints ✅
Better incentives for good customer service ✅
Customers can appeal the outcome of price setting to the CMA ✅

YouTube video by Sky News Does water's 'Great Stink' moment pass the sniff test?

I was talking all about today's release of the Water Commission Report on this edition of Sky News Daily podcast. Nice summary from Niall Paterson and the team at Sky News.

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Roadmap to rebuild trust in water sector unveiled in major new report Sir Jon Cunliffe publishes final recommendations

A huge day for the water sector in England and Wales with the publication of the Independent Water Commission report by Sir Jon Cunliffe.
It's a massive report at 465 pages, that in itself says a lot about the size of the challenge, with lots of changes put forward.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

That's my big face...(with a useful tip!)

💧 Every drop counts!
Mike shares this quick & clever way to reuse undrunk water instead of wasting it. 🌎💚

With large parts of England facing #drought this #summer, even small actions at home make a big difference to the #environment.

#savewater @mikekeil.bsky.social

Waterfall - our water saving podcast - CCW Waterfall is available on most podcast platforms, including iTunes and Spotify. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the show at podcast@ccwater.org.uk.

With Thames Water announcing a hosepipe ban and the Environment Agency categorising the East and West Midlands in drought there's never been a more important time for water saving advice, tips and motivation. Why not check out Waterfall podcast for all your water saving needs? ccw.org.uk/podcast

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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Here's a heatwave cooling tip - chopped up water melon then frozen. It's delicious and very cooling! #heatwave

🥵 Stay cool in a heatwave🧊 You need a bit of the Waterfall podcast in your life! All the tips to stay cool and save water
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#Heatwave #SaveWater

We've had tens of thousands of downloads, why not join in by checking out our latest episode of Waterfall?

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With a heatwave hitting this weekend and dry weather setting in, it’s more important than ever to make simple water-saving swaps. In this episode of Waterfall, we share easy, everyday tips from using eco settings on appliances to collecting shower water that really add up.

Waterfall - our water saving podcast - CCW Waterfall is available on most podcast platforms, including iTunes and Spotify. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the show at podcast@ccwater.org.uk.

Hosepipe ban in Yorkshire starts today. It's a wake-up call. Our water resources are precious. Tune into Waterfall podcast for 88 episodes of tips & insights on saving water. #WaterConservation #HosepipeBan ccw.org.uk/podcasts

Dermatologists warn that our shower routines have gone too far Elaborate shower routines are all over social media

So it turns out the "everything" shower is totally unnecessary and potentially damaging to your skin. #SkinCare #SaveWater

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Waterfall - our water saving podcast - CCW Waterfall is available on most podcast platforms, including iTunes and Spotify. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the show at podcast@ccwater.org.uk.

Dive into "Waterfall"! Learn easy ways to save water at home & protect our planet. Every drop counts! Listen now: ccw.org.uk/podcasts #WaterConservation #SaveWater