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.

Date
25 June 2019
Publisher
Office of Environment and Heritage
Type
Publication
Cost
Free
Language
English
Tags
  • ISBN 978-1-925755-61-9
  • ID OEH20190114
  • File PDF 2.3MB
  • Pages 77
  • Name wastewater-treatment-facilities-energy-efficiency-opportunities-190114.pdf

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.