Xylem pumping system reduces energy use at Italian sewage treatment plant

Xylem installed its Flygt Experior system, including the Xylem’s Flygt Experior sustainable pumping system has brought down energy consumption and operating costs by 35% at a municipal water treatment plant in Cagliari, Sardinia.

Flygt SmartRun control and Flygt N-technology were installed at one of the sewage pumping stations at the plant operated by Tecnocasic to provide water treatment with less environmental impact.

Located in the industrial area of Macchiareddu, the plant provides drinking water as well as water for industrial and irrigation purposes in the region.

Xylem transport business unit vice president Tomas Brannemo said that the pumping system features automated monitoring and control, requiring minimal personnel intervention which saves time as well as money.

"The increased efficiency and significant energy and cost savings at this Sardinian treatment facility is the latest example of Xylem’s innovative approach to meeting our customers’ needs," Brannemo added.

Sardinia has a delicate ecosystem with minimal rainfall.

Tecnocasic water head Claudio Fantera said: "Xylem’s Flygt Experior was the most sustainable, cost-effective solution to help us meet our goal of providing clean and safe water to the people of Cagliari."

Tecnocasic is a collaboration led by the Industrial Consortium of the Province of Cagliari (CACIP).