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.

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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.

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For the first episode of the new season we went to visit Heidi Mottram, CBE (!) and CEO of Northumbrian Water Group, at her company's Innovation Festival in Newcastle.

Heidi is one of the UK's most prominent businesswomen and, under her leadership, NWG has taken a radical approach to driving innovation across the company and meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow head on.

But it's not just NWG she's doing it for. Listen to find out why she "pinches with pride", why she's brought an F1 car to a water event, and why she's excited about fruits de mer.

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We're back!

And we're ready to bring you more insight from the leaders around the world who are shaping our planet's response to the climate emergency through the allocation of our most precious resource.

From Berlin to Newcastle and from Victoria to New York, we'll be asking water utilities about the cutting edge ways in which they're building resilience in their areas. There'll also be talk of managing groundwater resources, collaboration with native communities and the magic powers of oysters.

Subscribe now so you don't miss out on some extra surprises we have in store!

The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.

Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.

BONUS EPISODE

In this very special episode, a deviation from our usual format, we take you to the frontlines of the battle to ensure Ukrainians have access to water and wastewater services.

Following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine's already struggling water sector has faced deliberate attacks on its infrastructure, loss of workforce and financial hardship.

We hone in on the cases of Mykolaiv and Vinnytsia to give a deep dive into Ukraine's water challenges and hopes.

The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.

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We have something extra special to finish off our first season. And that something is none other than Marty Adams' retirement interview. At the end of this month, Marty will be bringing a forty year stint at Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to an end, a period that ended with him at the summit, as general manager. And it's fair to say he's got some stories to tell. We discuss change in the water sector, the importance of engineering and, of course, his famous shade balls. Plus, whilst his time at LADWP may be over, he's not really retiring. Not when there's such an interesting offer on the table...

The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.

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Sydney Water's Roch Cheroux is next to take to the mic. As Australia's biggest city sees its population surge and the frequency of extreme weather events increase, the utility is having to rethink the way it provides water and wastewater services to its population. Assisted by interesting and useful interactions with his customer base, Roch is planning for generations to come.

The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.

Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.