In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Adam Jones (Principal Engineer) from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw (Manager of Water Efficiency) from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss a newly released handbook designed to help water utilities engage with businesses on water efficiency. They explore the challenges of non-residential water use, the importance of strong utility-business relationships, and how tailored tools like data loggers and strategic audits can drive meaningful change. The conversation highlights the need for proactive water stewardship and shares practical insights drawn from years of sector experience.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide and features a project that was a finalist in the Ozwater’25 Best Paper Awards, showcasing leading research and innovation in the Australian water sector.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Adam Jones (Principal Engineer) from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw (Manager of Water Efficiency) from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss a newly released handbook designed to help water utilities engage with businesses on water efficiency. They explore the challenges of non-residential water use, the importance of strong utility-business relationships, and how tailored tools like data loggers and strategic audits can drive meaningful change. The conversation highlights the need for proactive water stewardship and shares practical insights drawn from years of sector experience. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide and features a project that was a finalist in the Ozwater&rsquo;25 Best Paper Awards, showcasing leading research and innovation in the Australian water sector.

The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.

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The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.
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Australian Water Association Podcast - Accelerating Action

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

Australian Water Association Podcast

 Adam Jones from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water discuss a newly released handbook designed to help water utilities engage with businesses on water efficiency. 