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Energy is consumed at every stage of the cycle of water supply, treatment, use and disposal. The intensity of energy consumption (kWh/m 3 ) depends upon the specific technologies applied at each stage of the water cycle. For some technologies, the intensity may be relatively low, whereas the intensity of other technologies is substantially greater. This report surveys the available literature...