How ABB’s softstarter technology helps protect the Ganges River

Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, is home to around 1.1 million people and receives around 8.9 million visitors each year. A growing population and the year-round flow of tourists are stretching the city’s water resources beyond capacity, affecting the sustainability of the Ganges River. Jal Kal Department, responsible for Varanasi’s water supply, is working with ABB on measures to make water supplies to the city reliable and energy efficient. A key part of work to achieve better water management operations is the installation of ABB softstarters at Varanasi’s pumping station and sewage treatment plants (STPs).