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Building the Capacity of Drinking Water Systems

Energy Efficiency and Management Resources for Small Drinking Water Systems

Providing safe drinking water is an energy intensive activity. Energy is typically needed for raw water extraction and conveyance, treatment, water storage and distribution. The tools and documents below describe strategies for saving energy at public water systems

Energy Use Assessment Tool - An Excel-based tool that small- to medium-sized systems can use to conduct a utility bill and equipment analysis to assess individual baseline energy use and costs.

Strategies for Saving Energy at Public Water Systems (EPA 816-F-13-004)