With water management scrutiny intensifying and South African municipal maintenance teams under mounting pressure to keep ageing infrastructure functioning, there is growing demand for equipment that optimizes wastewater management. Sewer and stormwater networks, which require regular cleaning to prevent blockages, overflows, and environmental contamination, are typically serviced by traditional high-pressure jetting units. These often rely on large volumes of clean water and frequent refilling trips.
Werner Pumps, a South African manufacturer of high-pressure jetting and vacuum equipment, has developed a truck-mounted recycling unit designed specifically for these conditions.
How the Werner Pumps Recycling Unit Works
The Werner Pumps unit draws water directly from the sewer lines being cleaned, filters it, and reuses it for high-pressure jetting. This approach allows teams to work continuously without returning to refill tanks, saving time, reducing operational costs, and conserving significant amounts of potable water.
“Our recycling unit can save up to 168,000 litres of clean water during a single eight-hour shift,” says Sebastian Werner, Managing Director of Werner Pumps. “For municipalities in water-scarce areas or with limited water points, this makes a big difference. The right equipment enables maintenance teams to respond faster, achieve more in a day, improve service delivery, and prevent bigger problems downstream.”
Built for Rugged Use and Municipal Realities
The Werner Pumps recycling unit is 100% locally manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Springs, South Africa, and engineered for local conditions. Its design consolidates multiple functions into one system, giving municipal teams a single vehicle capable of handling a wide range of maintenance tasks.
Key functions include wet suction, high-pressure jetting, debris removal, and continuous water recycling. Core performance features:
- 12,500-litre 304 stainless steel tank
- 3,000 m³/h suction capacity
- 360-degree continuous slewing boom with 6-inch suction line
- Single-cylinder pressure transformer jetting pump operating at 350 l/min at 205 bar
- Quiet, contact-free rotor vacuum pump ideal for residential areas
- Wireless remote control and real-time electronic monitoring for safe operation
By using water available on-site and reducing refilling cycles, the unit helps municipalities cut downtime, fuel costs, and operational disruptions. It is particularly suitable for remote areas with scarce water access points.
Customizable Options and Local Support
Werner Pumps manufactures the recycling units on various chassis options, allowing municipalities to align purchases with preferred vehicle brands and existing fleets. The company also provides after-sales support, including repairs, maintenance, and a comprehensive range of accessories such as high-pressure guns, lances, hoses, and tank-cleaning nozzles.
“We work closely with municipal partners to understand their challenges and recommend configurations that ensure long-term reliability,” says Werner. “Local manufacturing also allows faster access to parts, service, and technical support while meeting procurement requirements.”
Supporting Municipal Environmental Goals
With national attention on improving water security and service delivery, the recycling unit enables municipalities to implement water-wise practices into daily operations. By reducing potable water use and enabling more consistent maintenance, it contributes to cleaner environments, fewer sewer overflows, and more efficient use of public resources.
