Most football fans don’t realise just how many millions of litres of water are needed to keep pitches in top condition each season. In this episode, Mike chats with Jack Shuttleworth, founder of sustainable drainage company FORMA, to explore how cutting-edge systems at Everton and Hednesford Town are helping tackle water scarcity, flooding and pollution.   
Time stamps
00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – What is Formavoid and what inspired it?
03:40 – Replacing deep storm tanks
07:01 – Ventilation
11:41 – How rainwater harvesting works
14:06 – Monitoring water quality and nitrates
17:34 – Water and cost savings
23:15 – Sustainability
28:13 – Grassroots application
38:35 – Closing thoughts
 
Show notes 
Inside Keys Park | A pitch special 
Non-League. World-Class. Hednesford Town FC Unveils Next-Generation Pitch Technology - Hednesford Town FC  
Innovation in attenuation – ready for take-off - Government & Public Sector Journal  
Water meter calculator - CCW 

Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

CCW - The Consumer Council For Water

#99 Showing water waste the red card

DEC 1, 202540 MIN
Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

#99 Showing water waste the red card

DEC 1, 202540 MIN

Description

Most football fans don’t realise just how many millions of litres of water are needed to keep pitches in top condition each season. In this episode, Mike chats with Jack Shuttleworth, founder of sustainable drainage company FORMA, to explore how cutting-edge systems at Everton and Hednesford Town are helping tackle water scarcity, flooding and pollution.    Time stamps 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – What is Formavoid and what inspired it? 03:40 – Replacing deep storm tanks 07:01 – Ventilation 11:41 – How rainwater harvesting works 14:06 – Monitoring water quality and nitrates 17:34 – Water and cost savings 23:15 – Sustainability 28:13 – Grassroots application 38:35 – Closing thoughts   Show notes  Inside Keys Park | A pitch special  Non-League. World-Class. Hednesford Town FC Unveils Next-Generation Pitch Technology - Hednesford Town FC   Innovation in attenuation – ready for take-off - Government & Public Sector Journal   Water meter calculator - CCW