Bell & Gossett (B&G) pumps are integral to the inside-out retrofit of the first of the buildings, with the Series 80 ITSC vertical inline pumps selected for the transfer from an electric heating system to hydronic distribution. ITSC stands for Integrated Technologic with Sensorless Control, a feature that combines sensorless technology with the energy- savings of variable flow.

The City of Fort Wayne, the second largest city in Indiana, has a proactive water utility that is always looking for innovative ways to optimize water management and better serve their community.

Over approximately five years, Aurora Water observed a notable increase in water main breaks. With limited resources to renew aging infrastructure, the utility’s pipeline replacement program was struggling to keep pace.

One of the key advantages of a variable speed system as opposed to the constant speed systems of old is the ability to adjust pump speed and staging in relation to actual demand or changes in incoming city pressure.

The source of the contaminated water was located approximately 250 meters away from the municipal well, at a former industrial site. Upon learning of the elevated test results, the state issued a “do not drink” order to the 450 residents served by the municipal water supply until the water source could pass quality testing again.