Case Study: Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission achieves reliable water system operations with SEL

Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission eliminates pump controller issues for a year with SEL

Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission, a utility in Georgia, faced significant reliability challenges with its water and wastewater infrastructure. Their pump controllers were frequently damaged by lightning strikes and power surges from frequent coastal storms, leading to costly repairs and potential service interruptions. They also struggled with an inefficient data acquisition system that caused long delays in polling data from their numerous sites. They partnered with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) to find a robust solution.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) implemented its hardened pump automation controllers, including the SEL-2411P, which are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. The solution provided reliable, subsecond data acquisition and seamless integration with their new SCADA system. The results were highly positive, with the initial deployment of 20 controllers experiencing zero issues after a year in the field. This greatly improved reliability and data accuracy, reducing maintenance costs and overtime for staff while ensuring more responsive service for their customers.

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