由于服务需求的增加和处理升级的新规定，供水和处理用电正在增加。控制供水系统电力成本的可选方案可能包括技术变革、改进管理和参与电力公司赞助的需求侧管理计划。特定供水系统的适当选项将根据系统特征、辅助供水设施的电力设施计划的可用性以及实施变更所需的充足资金和管理技能而有所不同。许多电力公司已经制定或正在考虑一些计划，鼓励水行业高效使用电力，这将有利于客户降低电费，并有利于电力公司提高成本- 影响负荷管理。

The use of electricity for water supply and treatment is increasing due to demands for increased service and new regulations for upgraded treatment. Options available to control the electricity costs in water systems may consist of technological changes, improved management, and participation in electric utility sponsored demand-side management programs. Appropriate options for a specific water system will vary depending on the system characteristics, availability of electric utility programs to assist the water utility, and adequate funding and management skills to implement changes. Many electric utilities have developed or are considering programs that will encourage energy efficient use of electricity in the water industry that will be beneficial to the customer in lower electric bills and to the electric utility by improved and cost-effect load management.