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WPCA updates: microgrid test cleared, sludge hauling starts, Fairfield Beach and other capital projects move ahead
Summary
WPCA staff reported that a March microgrid test ultimately passed review despite a brief power loss, sludge cake hauling and composting shipments have begun without incident, and several capital projects and contract awards are progressing.
At the April 9 meeting, Fairfield WPCA staff provided operational and capital-project updates covering microgrid testing, sludge management, contract awards and a slate of infrastructure projects.
Staff reported the March microgrid final test — conducted with Schneider Electric and UI — experienced a five-minute loss of power to the RAS building during a modified test procedure; the incident was reported to the state. WPCA staff said the microgrid testing overall passed UI’s review and that no further testing is necessary unless in a future storm scenario. A staff member summarized: the modification to the test “was kind of our fault” but the system passed…
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