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Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Treating wastewater is an energy-intensive and costly process, and a large source of both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions through energy use and release of methane and other gases.
Publisher: Office of Environment and Heritage
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-925755-61-9 / ID: OEH20190114
File: PDF 2.2 MB / Pages 77
Name: wastewater-treatment-facilities-energy-efficiency-opportunities-190114.pdf
 
Tags: GuideEnergy

This guide has been developed by the Office of Environment and Heritage for wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operators, sustainability managers and energy managers working in government and industry. The aim of the guide is to help you find, implement and maintain energy efficiency improvements in WWTP facilities.

The guide provides information to help you to reduce energy consumption and energy costs in your WWTP. It includes a list of opportunities applicable for all types and sizes of WWTPs.