Unpacking the energy implications of distributed water infrastructure: how are rainwater systems performing?

Drought and concern over climate change has led to the increased use of distributed water systems in Australia to supplement centralised supply systems. A literature review carried out by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) into the energy consumption of water infrastructure found that very...

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Published in:Water science & technology. Water supply 2010-09, Vol.10 (4), p.546-553
Main Authors: RETAMAL, Monique, TURNER, Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Climate change
Computer networks
Distribution. Storage
Drought
Energy
Energy consumption
Exact sciences and technology
Infrastructure
Literature reviews
Rain
Rain water
Water consumption
Water distribution
Water supply systems
Water supply. Pipings. Water treatment
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Summary:Drought and concern over climate change has led to the increased use of distributed water systems in Australia to supplement centralised supply systems. A literature review carried out by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) into the energy consumption of water infrastructure found that very little data on energy consumption exists, particularly for distributed systems. This paper reviews the findings of the literature review and presents results from a preliminary monitoring study on the energy implications of household rainwater systems. Typical household systems that are currently being installed in ouses cross Australia use approximately 1.5 kWh/kL.
ISSN:1606-9749
1607-0798
DOI:10.2166/ws.2010.136