Cortec® Solutions helped city wastewater system cut corrosion costs by $10,000+ in one year

By combining passive H₂S absorption, vapor-phase inhibitors and a protective contact film, a Midwest US facility, facing up to four failures annually halted corrosion-related failures completely within one year, achieving a massive ROI

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How can wastewater treatment operators keep their sensitive, high-dollar electronics from deteriorating prematurely in a corrosive environment? The answer comes from a Midwest US wastewater treatment plant that used Cortec® corrosion solutions to halt the failure of expensive HMI (human machine interface) panels at the rate of one or two every six months. With the high price of $15,000-$40,000 per replacement, the plant relied on their Cortec® representative, Cortec® Global Services, for answers that can benefit any treatment plant.

Why are wastewater environments so corrosive?

Wastewater treatment environments not only face the threat of constant moisture exposure, but also the presence of corrosive gases like H₂S. Together, these elements accelerate the oxidation of metallic components, making infrastructure maintenance a constant challenge. Even pumping stations throughout a city's sewer system are exposed to harsh environments and require special attention to slow down corrosion.

What can be done to protect electronics?