Intelligent motor and drive solutions

For water and wastewater

Intelligent motor and drive solutions

For water and wastewater

water operators in Australia - ABB motors and drives

Engineered to outrun today’s challenges and tomorrow’s demands

Australia’s water sector is under unprecedented pressure as climate variability, population growth and ageing infrastructure sharpen the national focus on long-term water security. With electricity prices rising, leakage reducing valuable supply, and utilities pushed to meet increasingly stringent sustainability and emissions targets, water authorities are being asked to deliver more resilience with fewer resources.

Engineered for Australia’s utilities, ABB’s energy-efficient, digitally driven motor and drive solutions keep water moving, cut operational costs and elevate sustainability across the entire network.

Urban growth

is intensifying pressure on ageing water infrastructure, driving up the cost of maintenance, renewals and reactive repairs.

Water utilities

face increasing demands to reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining reliability, avoiding supply interruptions and delivering high-quality customer outcomes.

Climate change

is accelerating water scarcity, making it more urgent than ever for water systems to operate with maximum efficiency and minimal losses.

Safety expectations

continue to rise, placing greater emphasis on protecting plant, equipment and personnel across all operations.

Digitally enabled

drive and motor solutions strengthen reliability across pumping, treatment and distribution networks.

Smart optimisation

enables greater asset longevity.

ABB’s technology enables Hobart Aquatic Centre to save an estimated $36,000 in reduced energy costs.

Case study

ABB AlburyCity Council ABB Drives energy efficiency

AlburyCity’s water plant efficiency improved while removing electrical disturbances thanks to our solutions.

Case study

ABB Sydney Water Project ABB Drives energy effient

ABB in Australia wins $1.2M contract to support Sydney Water’s Prospect South to Macarthur project.

Press release

ABB Lower Burdekin Water cost saving using drives in Queensland Australia

Cost savings for Lower Burdekin Water in Queensland thanks to reaching efficiency point in pumping.

Case study

NL pumping station cuts energy use by about 20% after adopting SynRM motors & ACS880 drives.

Case study

ABB technical guide for drives and motors for water and wastewater industry

How to maintain uninterrupted flow of water for less

Discover how water and wastewater utilities can slash operating costs, prevent pump blockages and safeguard infrastructure by switching to modern, variable-speed drives and high-efficiency motors — a proven approach that delivers 20-50% energy savings, reduced maintenance, fewer service interruptions and smarter control of flow and pressure.

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4 For Water – a journey of discovery

Explore practical insights and solutions for sustainable water and wastewater management across four core topics:

De-risking your water supply – Ensuring consistent delivery, efficiency, and operability of your plant.
Increasing energy efficiency – Reducing energy consumption and improving sustainability in water operations.
Driving out harmonics from the water network – Avoiding disruptions, equipment damage, and false readings for a more reliable and efficient process.
Maintaining service and reliability of critical assets – Automating systems, extending product lifecycles, and reducing operational costs.

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