Question

Energy use at water or wastewater utility can be up to 50% of the municipality’s total electricity consumption, what options would you suggest to increase the efficiency of energy and to reduce consumption?

Answer 1

For many municipal governments, drinking water and wastewater plants typically are the largest energy consumers, often accounting for 30 to 40 percent of total energy consumed. Here it is 50.

By incorporating energy efficiency practices into their water and wastewater plants, municipalities and utilities can save 15 to 30 percent, saving thousands of dollars with payback periods of only a few months to a few years.