Waste Water Treatment Plants

Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations & Electrical Controls

Need experienced electrical and pump support for a wastewater treatment plant, sewer pumping station or water infrastructure site?

We provide electrical, pump and control system installation, maintenance and fault-finding services for wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.

As qualified electricians with extensive pump and control system experience, we can work across the complete system — from pumps, motors and electrical switchboards through to instrumentation, variable-speed drives, control panels and PLC-based control systems.

Whether you are dealing with an urgent breakdown, recurring fault, ageing equipment or planned upgrade, we can investigate the complete system and provide a practical solution.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Services

Wastewater treatment plants rely on a wide range of electrical, mechanical and control equipment operating together correctly.

A fault with a pump, sensor, motor, control circuit or PLC can affect the operation of an entire process.

We can assist with:

Wastewater treatment plant electrical maintenance
Electrical fault finding and repairs
Pump installation and replacement
Pump and motor fault finding
Pump control systems
Electrical switchboards and control panels
PLC-controlled systems
Variable-speed drives
Soft starters
Instrumentation and sensors
Level control systems

Pressure and flow monitoring
Float switches and level transducers
Contactors and motor protection
Automatic control systems
Duty and standby systems
Alarm systems
Control panel upgrades
Electrical modifications
Testing and commissioning
Preventative maintenance
Breakdown response

Our ability to work across the electrical, pumping and control components of the plant can make fault finding more efficient and reduce the need to coordinate multiple contractors.

Pumping Station Repairs & Maintenance

Pumping stations are critical infrastructure and need to operate reliably.

We work on sewage, wastewater, stormwater and water pumping stations, including both single and multiple-pump installations.

Where a station is experiencing recurring faults, we can assess more than just the individual pump.

We look at the complete operating system, including the electrical supply, motor protection, controls, level instrumentation, pump operation and control logic to determine what is causing the problem.

Where a station is experiencing recurring faults, we can assess more than just the individual pump.

Having ongoing problems with a pumping station? Contact us to arrange an inspection.

PLC & Automated Control Systems

Modern wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations increasingly rely on PLC-based automation to control pumps, valves, aerators, level systems, alarms and treatment processes.

We can fault find and work with PLC-controlled systems as part of the overall electrical installation.

When a PLC-controlled system develops a fault, the PLC itself is not always the problem.

A failed sensor, damaged cable, incorrect signal, faulty relay, drive fault or field device can prevent the control system from operating correctly.

Our electrical and instrumentation experience allows us to trace signals through the system and determine whether the problem is within the field equipment, electrical controls, instrumentation or PLC system.

Electrical Control Panel Fault Finding & Repairs

Control panels are at the centre of most wastewater treatment and pumping systems.

We can fault find, repair, modify and upgrade electrical control panels containing equipment such as:

PLCs
Contactors
Motor overloads
Circuit breakers
Control relays
Safety relays
Timers
Power supplies
Variable-speed drives

Soft starters
Motor starters
Control transformers
Level controllers
Signal isolators
Alarm equipment
Operator switches and indicators
Instrumentation equipment

Ageing control panels can become increasingly difficult to maintain as components become obsolete or unreliable.

Where appropriate, we can assess the existing panel and recommend repairs or upgrades to improve reliability and make future maintenance easier.

Pump, Motor & Drive Systems

Pumps and motors are a major part of wastewater infrastructure, and faults can originate from either the mechanical equipment or the electrical control system.

We can work on:

Sewage pumps
Wastewater pumps
Stormwater pumps
Transfer pumps
Process pumps
Irrigation and reuse water pumps
Submersible pumps

This helps determine whether the fault is caused by the pump, motor, electrical supply, control equipment or process conditions.

Instrumentation & Process Controls

Reliable instrumentation is essential for automatic operation of wastewater treatment plants.

We can install, test and fault find instrumentation used to monitor and control treatment processes.

This may include:

Instrumentation faults can sometimes appear to be PLC, pump or process faults. By testing the signal from the field device through to the control system, we can help identify where the fault is occurring.

Variable-Speed Drives & Motor Controls

Variable-speed drives are commonly used throughout wastewater facilities to control pumps, aerators and other motor-driven equipment.

We can assist with:

We also work with:

Correct setup of the motor control equipment is important for both reliable operation and protection of the equipment.

Duty, Standby & Multiple-Pump Control Systems

Wastewater and sewer pumping stations often contain multiple pumps to provide redundancy and handle changing flow conditions.

We can work on control systems operating pumps in configurations such as:

We can fault find problems involving:

Reliable sequencing is particularly important in wastewater applications where failure of the control system can quickly result in high levels or an overflow.

Emergency Breakdown & Fault Response

Wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations cannot always wait until the next scheduled maintenance visit.

A failed pump, control system or electrical component can result in:

We can respond to urgent electrical, pump and control system faults and work through the system to determine the cause of the problem.

Where an immediate permanent repair is not possible, we can assess whether a safe temporary solution is available to help maintain operation until replacement equipment or further repairs can be completed.

Have a wastewater plant or pumping station breakdown? Call us for urgent assistance.

Preventative Maintenance

Regular electrical and pump maintenance can help identify developing problems before they result in an unexpected breakdown.

Preventative maintenance can be tailored to the equipment installed at the site and may include:

Pump operational checks
Motor current measurements
Electrical testing
Control panel inspections
Contactor and overload inspections
Variable-speed drive checks
Float switch testing
Level instrument testing

Alarm testing
Duty and standby testing
PLC input and output checks
Automatic sequence testing
Switchboard inspections
Electrical thermography
Checking for loose or deteriorating electrical connections

For critical sites, preventative maintenance can also help confirm that standby equipment and alarms will operate correctly when they are actually required.

Electrical Thermography for Wastewater Facilities

Electrical faults do not always provide an obvious warning before failure.

Thermal imaging can identify abnormal heating within electrical switchboards and control equipment that may indicate deteriorating connections or components.

As a Level 2 Certified Thermographer, we can provide electrical thermal inspections of suitable equipment within wastewater facilities.

Thermal inspections may assist with identifying issues involving:

Thermography can form part of a preventative maintenance program and is particularly useful on equipment where an unexpected electrical failure could cause significant disruption.

Testing & Commissioning

After repairs, modifications or new installations, we can test and commission the system to ensure the equipment operates as intended.

Our focus is not simply on making an individual component operate — we aim to confirm that the complete system works together correctly.

Why Choose Us?

Wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations require a combination of pump knowledge, electrical experience and an understanding of automated control systems.

Experienced With Pumps & Pumping Systems

We have extensive practical experience working with pumps and pumping systems across wastewater, sewer, stormwater, irrigation and water applications.

This means we understand the relationship between:

That experience is particularly valuable when a fault could be caused by several different parts of the system.

Qualified Electricians

We are qualified electricians, allowing us to work on the electrical systems that control and protect wastewater equipment.

We can fault find and repair everything from the incoming electrical supply and motor circuits through to control panels, instrumentation, drives and PLC-controlled systems.

Rather than having one contractor look at the pump and another investigate the electrical controls, we can assess the complete pump and electrical system.

Experience With Electrical Controls & PLC Systems

Wastewater infrastructure often contains complex automated controls.

Our experience extends beyond basic pump wiring to include:

This allows us to investigate faults across the entire control system and identify what is preventing the plant or pumping station from operating correctly.

Talk to Us About Your Wastewater System

Call Now

Have an urgent plant, pump station or electrical control fault? Contact us for assistance.

Request a Quote

Planning electrical upgrades, pump replacement, control panel work or preventative maintenance? Contact us to discuss the project.

Book a Site Inspection

Having recurring faults or unreliable operation? We can inspect the pumps, electrical equipment, instrumentation and control system to help determine the cause.