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Veolia reports repeated electrical and VFD failures, new conduit work completed at Charlton plant
Summary
Veolia staff told the Charlton Water & Sewer Commission on July 9 that multiple failures of EQ pumps and variable-frequency drives required excavation and conduit replacement; SCADA/alerting problems and several grinder pump household calls were also discussed.
Veolia staff reported on July 9 that a series of electrical failures and repeated VFD (variable frequency drive) problems at the wastewater treatment plant prompted excavation work to replace damaged conduit and wiring, temporary outages of pump control systems and a SCADA alarm‑calling outage that required outside assistance to restore full alarm notifications.
Dennis, Veolia92s on-site operator, told the commission the problems began in May and continued into June. Troubleshooting showed repeated failures of wiring and conduit encased in concrete; Veolia contracted a local excavation firm to replace the conduit with new PVC and abandon the damaged duct bank in place. Dennis said the work was completed in June and the plant…
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