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Municipal water systems across Ireland are under growing pressure to deliver consistent, reliable service while reducing energy consumption and meeting national sustainability goals. Ageing infrastructure, rising electricity costs, and increasing environmental regulations mean water utilities must adopt smarter, more efficient technologies to maintain performance.
The Hydrovar X+ Smart Controller has become a key solution for improving pump reliability and reducing energy use in water treatment plants, booster stations, and wastewater facilities. By combining intelligent variable‑speed control with advanced monitoring and seamless integration, it helps utilities strengthen operational resilience and support long‑term sustainability.
Municipal water systems operate under demanding conditions:
Irish Water’s infrastructure reports highlight that maintaining stable pressure and reducing leakage are two of the most critical challenges facing local authorities today.
Reliability is not optional, it is essential for public health, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
The Hydrovar X+ directly addresses reliability issues by optimising pump performance in real time.
Key reliability benefits:
Europump’s Life Cycle Cost (LCC) guidance highlights that downtime and loss of production are major cost factors in pump operations, and that well‑designed pump systems can significantly reduce overall energy, operational, and maintenance costs.
Supporting Sustainability and Energy Reduction in Municipal Operations
Water and wastewater facilities are among the most energy‑intensive public services. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that the global water sector accounts for around 4% of total electricity consumption.
The Hydrovar X+ helps utilities meet sustainability goals by:
These improvements support Ireland’s public‑sector energy‑efficiency commitments and contribute to long‑term climate objectives
The Hydrovar X+ helps utilities meet sustainability goals by:
These improvements support Ireland’s public‑sector energy‑efficiency commitments and contribute to long‑term climate objectives.
The Hydrovar X+ delivers measurable improvements across multiple municipal applications:
– Maintains stable pressure across DMAs
– Reduces leakage by smoothing pressure variations
– Improves reservoir level control
–Optimises pump output based on real‑time demand
– Reduces energy use during low‑demand periods
– Improves reservoir level control
– Adjusts pump speed during stormwater inflow spikes
-Prevents overload and reduces blockages
– Supports consistent flow to treatment processes I
– Enables remote monitoring and fault alerts
– Reduces the need for on‑site inspections
– Improves reliability in rural areas
These operational gains help strengthen the resilience and sustainability of Ireland’s public water infrastructure.
Lowara Distribution Ireland provides specialist expertise in pump systems, controls, and energy‑efficient solutions for municipal, industrial, and commercial applications. For public water infrastructure, Lowara delivers:
The Hydrovar X+ is a proven, future‑ready solution that aligns with Ireland’s commitment to sustainable water management.
It stabilises pressure, reduces hydraulic shock, prevents pump overload, and provides predictive maintenance alerts to reduce downtime.
Yes. By maintaining consistent pressure, the Hydrovar X+ helps reduce bursts and leakage across district metered areas.
Depending on system conditions, utilities can achieve up to 70% energy savings compared to fixed‑speed pumps.
Absolutely. The Hydrovar X+ adjusts pump speed during variable inflow conditions, improving reliability and reducing blockages.
Yes. It supports Modbus, BACnet, and Bluetooth for seamless integration.
Yes. Remote monitoring and fault alerts make it ideal for rural or hard‑to‑access sites
