Energy Efficiency for Water & Wastewater Treatment

Water and Wastewater industries account for an estimated 75 billion kWH of overall U.S. electricity demand, which corresponds to about $4 billion dollars to pump, treat, deliver, collect and clean water. Energy represents the largest controllable cost of providing water or wastewater services to the public. Improving a facilities’ energy performance not only will reduce the cost of operation, but will also provide environmental benefits such as reduced greenhouse gases and other air pollutants.

The following steps provide a guideline and resources for wastewater facilities interested in improving their energy use and reducing their environmental footprint: