Where does our body heat go? Well at least some of it ends up down the drains that connect our homes to sewage networks, along with the heat from showers, washing machines and other household items. And that makes wastewater a potential resource.

This week on the pod we’re getting technical with Christoph Donner, CEO of Berliner Wasserbetriebe, as we delve into the science and regulations behind Berlin’s push to use wastewater to heat homes and businesses, including Ikea.

We also discuss the other good stuff that can be extracted from your sewage and the challenges that come with supplying water to a thriving metropolis.

The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.

Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.

We're back to the standard format for a great interview with Unitywater's Anna Jackson, the first of two episodes recorded at Singapore International Water Week.

Anna can reasonably claim she manages the water for one of the world's most beautiful areas - Australia's Sunshine Coast. Naturally this does come with its own challenges, notably population growth and the fluctuations associated with tourism.

Listen now to find out how she's planning for the future, including the 2032 Olympics, whilst adapting to the realities of the present.

The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.

Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.

BONUS EPISODE

Come on a journey with us to Northumbrian Water's Innovation Festival in Newcastle. Following on from our interview with CEO Heidi Mottram, we wanted to give you a flavour of the festival and help you understand why it's so exciting, not just for its host utility but for the global water sector.

Through interviews with some of the event's main players you can hear first hand about the philosophy behind the Innovation Festival, as well as its successes, of which there are plenty!

This is an event like no other in the water sector so we won't say anymore and let you tuck into this feast for the ears.

The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.

Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.