WEG Energy Savings for the Water & Wastewater Industry
This brochure from WEG highlights how optimized motor-driven systems can significantly reduce energy usage in water and wastewater treatment facilities. With solutions ranging from low and medium voltage motors to soft starters, drives, and advanced pumping systems, WEG provides proven opportunities to cut costs, enhance efficiency, and improve system reliability.
Key Points
- Motors consume the majority of electricity in municipal water systems, primarily for pumping (46%) and aeration (40%)
- WEG offers complete solutions: low-voltage and medium-voltage motors, drives, and soft starters for optimized efficiency
- Premium and Super Premium motors (W22 line) provide superior reliability and long-term savings
- CAD resources and detailed motor specifications are available via WEG’s online catalog
- Water and wastewater facilities can represent up to 35% of total municipal energy usage
- VFDs, soft starters, and WEG’s Pump Genius software help maximize pumping system efficiency
- Multiple upgrade paths exist—motor system optimization, fan improvements, compressed air systems, and proper motor sizing