Baltimore Water Treatment Facility – Utility-Grade Generator Paralleling System Modernization

Blackstar Diversified Enterprises ® engineered and integrated a generator-to-utility paralleling system for the Montebello Water Treatment Facility in Baltimore, Maryland — a critical asset within the city’s primary potable water infrastructure.

The project required precision integration between on-site generation assets and existing utility service to ensure controlled load transfer, synchronization accuracy, and long-term reliability under contingency scenarios. The system was designed to maintain operational continuity without introducing instability into the facility’s existing distribution architecture.

As a systems integrator, Blackstar coordinated engineering, fabrication, and field-level integration to ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards while supporting uninterrupted treatment operations.

Scope included custom switchgear configuration, protection scheme alignment, synchronization controls, and integration with existing plant distribution equipment. The system supports controlled transition between generator and utility sources, reducing operational risk during maintenance or utility disturbances.

This project reinforces Blackstar’s capability to engineer and integrate mission-critical power systems for essential municipal infrastructure.

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