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Explore how facility owners, engineers, and distributors have put Red Sky Lighting fixtures to work in demanding hazardous-location and industrial environments.
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PS-1084
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Wisconsin, USA
- Linear Series
PS-1085
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Ohio, USA
- Linear Tuff Series
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Lighting Challenges in Water & Wastewater Facilities
Treatment facilities involve constant moisture exposure and, in wastewater treatment specifically, potential methane gas generation from anaerobic digestion processes — requiring Class I Division 1 or Class I Division 2 rated fixtures in digester and gas-handling areas. Chemical treatment processes (chlorination, disinfection) also introduce corrosive conditions calling for NEMA 4X or Heavy-Duty Harsh Rated Lighting construction.
Outdoor treatment areas — clarifiers, aeration basins, outdoor piping — additionally require robust IP66 or IP67 ingress protection for continuous weather and moisture exposure.
Recommended Fixture Types
- Explosion Proof Lighting — for methane gas areas in wastewater digester and handling zones
- Hazardous-Rated Lighting — for lower-frequency gas exposure zones
- Heavy-Duty Harsh Rated Lighting — for chemical treatment and corrosive process areas
- Area Lighting and Floodlights — for outdoor treatment basins and site grounds
Required Certifications
- UL 844 — for classified gas-hazard areas within treatment facilities
- UL 1598 — for standard, non-classified treatment plant lighting
- DLC — for facilities pursuing utility rebate programs
Choosing the Right Fixture for Your Site
Confirm whether your facility generates methane or other combustible gases (common in wastewater digestion, less common in standard water treatment), which determines whether hazardous-location classification applies. Separately, evaluate corrosive chemical exposure and outdoor moisture conditions to determine appropriate ingress protection and material construction.