Case Study: Rossville Area Wastewater Department achieves reliable power and reduced downtime with Eaton surge protection

Eaton Spds Provide Value, Protection And Reliable Performance

The Rossville Area Wastewater Department, responsible for a 350,000-gallon per day treatment plant, faced repetitive equipment failures and significant downtime caused by electrical surges, often from storm activity. To solve this, they partnered with Eaton for a comprehensive surge protection analysis and solution.

Eaton implemented a multi-level surge protection system, including 250 kA SPD series and 120 kA SPV series units for main and secondary services, plus AEGIS Critical Load Filters for highly sensitive components. This Eaton solution has eliminated surge-related outages despite subsequent lightning strikes. The department's utility manager estimated the system would pay for itself in 1.8 years through avoided downtime, lost revenue, and maintenance costs.