Water Management

Timing is everything! Optimising heating process, repaired leaks and energy-efficient motors cut 41 tonnes of CO2 annually Annual saving of € 5 000 In 2007, Manuplast carried out a complete energy audit, including production facilities, air compressors and the water-cooling system, which highlighted...

Taking the pressure off the environment SME finds ways of rendering production less fuel-oil intensive Reduces boiler pressure and eliminates pipe leaks With these small measures, the company's profits are up by € 35 000 a year Favols has been producing jam for 40 years and has received several...

Heat recovery can help to reduce overall energy consumption on-site while reducing total running costs in the bargain. Recovered heat can help you reduce energy consumption or provide useful heat for other purposes. In the food and beverage industry, for example, it is possible to recover heat from...

Pressure cleaning is used for cleaning floors, walls, vessels, containers, open equipment and conveyors, and as a rinsing stage following cleaning and the application of chemicals. In high-pressure cleaning, water is sprayed at the surface to be cleaned at pressures ranging from 15 bars, which is...

Clean and lean water use Installation of drip-feed irrigation system reduces water consumption by 5 100 m3 and saves ~€ 7 000 per year Reorganising tank cleaning saves € 800 and cuts yearly water consumption by 1 200 m3 A winery located in Southeast Europe significantly decreased its water...

Push-button timers fit for shower time A push-button timer is a relatively simple technology for restricting the water flow of a shower to a designated length of time. Water stops running when the timer runs out, which prevents wastage. This reduces water utility bills and saves the environment. How...

Cistern displacement or dual flush? Your choice Cistern displacement and dual flush are increasingly popular water-saving techniques. Authorities in many water-stressed places, for instance, are pushing this low-flush approach to safeguard a precious resource. Dual-flush mechanisms are usually...

Low-flush toilets let gravity do its job… Low-flush gravity toilets with optimised cistern and bowl designs use 4-6 litres of water per full flush. This system can help you save up to 6 litres of water per full flush compared to conventional systems. Low-flush toilets are universal and can be easily...

Try aerators to better regulate your shower and tap flow! Aerators (flow regulator) are simple vacuum valves with an air intake that can be easily installed between the tap and hose, or between the hose and shower head. Retrofitted to taps, the aerator – with or without flow regulators – can reduce...

Go with the (low) flow water fixture! Low-flow water fixtures are a range of easily implementable technologies that help you save water and money by allowing the user to control how much water is consumed. They use a high-pressure technique to produce a strong and consistent flow that actually uses...

Energy fitness check-up with a twist… Think Fit health club shaved 70 % off its energy bill More thought was put into materials choice (sustainability and health) Management wanted a win-win for the environment and operating costs Think Fit in the UK undertook an ambitious programme to improve its...

When a downpour saves money Rainwater harvesting helps city hotel cut fresh water use by around 780 m3 a year Total fresh water consumption on-site reduced by up to 10 % Hotel Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre (formerly Etap Hotel Birmingham Centre) is a 250-room establishment owned by AccorHotels Group...