Maintenance

Maintenance items for the Highland Booster Station pumps include the following:

  • Daily: Check for proper operation and alignment.
  • Weekly: General housekeeping.
  • Quarterly: Lubricate bearings on bearing frame according to manufacturer recommendations; do not over grease. Exercise isolation valves.
  • Annually: Thoroughly inspect and clean pumps.  

Hardcopies of manufacturer’s O&M manuals are on file at the WTP and should be consulted for a complete list of required preventive maintenance items, as well as for major maintenance items or in the event of equipment failure.