Water supply network pressure management

Water and energy loss put pressure on the water industry

The World Economic Forum warns that the planet is facing a severe water crisis. Between 2005 and 2015, terrestrial water storage dropped by nearly 1.3 trillion tones, and projections indicate that by 2030, global water demand will surpass sustainable supply by 40%. Water management is a complex and fragmented challenge, making collaboration essential—and Danfoss is prepared to take a leading role in driving solutions.

UN Development Programme highlights that 800 million people still lack access to clean water, while 2.5 billion lack adequate sanitation. Without water, there can be no food or industry. Water, wetlands, and oceans serve as vital carbon sinks, making them critically important for climate change mitigation.

Today, close to one third of the world’s population is estimated to live in water stressed and scarcity areas and by 2040, almost 20 % of all countries are anticipated to experience extremely high water stress. Yet, water and energy loss in the water sector are extremely high. In fact, the average amount of water wasted by waterworks is 40 % worldwide and 26 % in Europe – due to errors, leakages, and water pressure. At the same time, 4 % of global electricity is consumed by the water industry – a figure that is expected to double by 2040 – and water accounts for up to half of a municipality’s total energy bill.

Discover how drives can revolutionize the water sector, in our whitepaper: The potential of the water-energy nexus.

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