ABB Technology Helps Fulfill City of Baltimore's Commitment For Safe, Reliable Wastewater And Water System

• ABB wins contract over $10M to improve reliability and sustain quality of Baltimore public water
• Technology enhancements to be implemented at Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Three-year project to increase operational efficiency and reduce energy costs

ABB has secured a contract, valued at more than $10M, from the City of Baltimore, Maryland, to upgrade the automation, electrical and power management of its Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant to improve reliability and sustain water quality for the city’s residents.

The three-year project will upgrade the plant by implementing the latest technology with the highest safety standards. ABB’s technologies, including ABB Ability 800xA control system, switchgear and an energy management system, will streamline the operations of the facility to optimize the efficiency and output and reduce costs. In addition, ABB’s monitoring system will provide preventive maintenance and escalate the pace of corrective maintenance, enabling the operator to quickly identify and correct problems before they lead to power loss or costly damage to loads. ABB’s system will also act as the foundation for any future predictive maintenance projects at the City of Baltimore treatment plants.

“ABB’s technology and experience in modernizing treatment facilities all over the world will be applied to the Patapsco Plant to ensure a sustained, positive impact on the Baltimore community,” said Brandon Spencer, President of ABB Energy Industries. “The City of Baltimore’s commitment to providing safe, reliable water, while at the same time meeting stringent environmental protection standards, is an initiative we are proud to support.”

The Patapsco Wastewater Treatment plant treats 63 million gallons of wastewater per day, serving an estimated population of just under half a million. The plant will improve the reliability of its aging power equipment to prevent downtime issues and drive energy efficiency. The reliability of the infrastructure to remove pollutants from the water is critical in protecting the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.

The City of Baltimore has utilized ABB’s control system across its two main wastewater treatment plants, Patapsco and Back River, for more than 30 years. A key part of ABB’s project management responsibility is to ensure that, during the upgrade, the plant keeps running without operational interruptions.

About ABB
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.abb.com.

About ABB’s Process Automation
ABB’s Process Automation business is a leader in automation, electrification and digitalization for the process and hybrid industries. We serve our customers with a broad portfolio of products, systems, and end-to-end solutions, including our # 1 distributed control system, software, and lifecycle services, industry-specific products as well as measurement and analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. As the global #2 in the market, we build on our deep domain expertise, diverse team and global footprint, and are dedicated to helping our customers increase competitiveness, improve their return on investment and run safe, smart, and sustainable operations. For more information, visit go.abb/processautomation.