Pump energy efficiency, maintenance critical to address water scarcity

Although not many realise it, South Africa is an arid country and there is a pressing need to address water scarcity, which is why pump manufacturer Grundfos places such emphasis on energy efficiency and addressing water leakages in pumping systems, says team leader Andrew Brunette. He laments that, owing to leakages in piping, damages or even illegal connections, about 30% of pumped water from treatment plants to communities is lost.