Keep Lift Stations Visible Through Power Events

Transient voltage events don't just damage equipment. They can disrupt SCADA communications, reset controls, and leave operators without visibility into remote assets. 

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The Most Costly Failure Is Often Loss of Visibility

Lift stations depend on continuous communication between field equipment, telemetry systems, and operators.

When lightning, utility switching, VFD activity, or generator transfers create transient voltage events, the result is often more than equipment stress. Communications can fail. SCADA systems can reset. Remote stations can disappear from view.

Most facilities understand the risk of storms. Fewer account for the internal switching events that occur every day.

What You'll Get: Resources to Start Building Resilience

Top Transient Pathways Guide


First, explore a visual guide showing how surge events enter lift stations through power, communications, and control systems.

Division 26 Editable Spec Pack

Engineer-editable specification language for surge protection and related infrastructure.

Lift Station Protection Audit Checklist

Use this practical review tool for identifying common protection, grounding, and telemetry vulnerabilities.

Protection Review Options

Learn how DEHN supports one-line reviews and on-site evaluations for water and wastewater facilities.

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For Facilities Focused on Visibility and Uptime

Built for professionals responsible for lift station reliability and system performance, including:

  • Municipal utility engineers
  • SCADA and controls personnel
  • Maintenance teams
  • Consulting engineers
  • EPCs
  • Integrators
  • Facility operators


If you're responsible for keeping remote stations visible during storms, switching events, and power disturbances, this toolkit was developed for you.

 

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Developed by DEHN

DEHN has been protecting critical electrical infrastructure for more than 115 years.

We develop lightning protection, surge protection, grounding, and electrical safety solutions used across water and wastewater operations worldwide.

Our expertise spans the entire protection chain—from external lightning protection through surge protection and grounding systems.

Take the First Step Toward Proactive, Practical Protection

Download the Lift & Pump Station Resilience Toolkit to help identify protection gaps before they affect visibility, communications, and operations.

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