Drip Feed: Water talk straight from the source

Earth is known as the “blue planet” but the amount of water we can actually use might surprise you. In this episode of Drip Feed, we zoom out to explore water on a global scale. How much of the world’s water is actually fresh? What even counts as “fresh water”? And why is the amount we can drink such a tiny fraction of what exists on Earth?

We also look at Scotland’s relationship with water, the myth of endless supply, and why this everyday resource is far more precious than most of us realise. This is the big-picture episode, understanding water itself before we dive into how it reaches you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Drip Feed Water Talk

00:26 Misconceptions About Water

02:05 Personal Connections to Water

03:30 Scotland's Elite Tap Water

06:05 Water Usage and Conservation

08:43 History of Water Filtration

10:51 Water Consumption Challenge

13:40 Conclusion and Cheers

In Episode 2 of Drip Feed, we dive into the history of water & the fact that the water we drink today has been on Earth for billions of years, recycled again and again through rivers, clouds, ice, living things… and yes, even dinosaurs.

From Victorian engineering to modern science, we explore what’s changed in how we manage water, how it travels from source to tap, and why protecting it matters more than ever in a changing climate. It’s history, science, and a little bit of watery wonder all in one, short podcast.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Drip Feed Water Talk

00:16 Ancient Water Systems: Egyptians and Romans

01:26 Medieval Water Management

02:06 Modern Water Usage and Conservation

04:01 Scottish Water Terminology

04:54 History of Sewage Systems

08:25 Victorian Sanitary Innovations

09:37 Conclusion and Future Episodes