BELLOWS FALLS VILLAGE CORPORATION WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS STUDY
American Council of Engineering Companies
2003 Engineering Excellence Merit Award
CATEGORY F -
BELLOWS FALLS, VERMONT
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- North End water storage tank provides:
- Additional fire flow for entire system.
- 500,000 gallon backup water supply and fire flow for industrial park area when 10" A.C. water distribution main is broken.
- Significant cost savings by not having to replace 8,200 L.F. of 10" water main.
- Thinking “outside the box” saved the client nearly $1,000,000.
- Other system improvements:
- Replaced fragile A.C. water piping in key parts of distribution system.
- Provided cross-
connections of nearby distribution systems for improved flow and capacity.
- Pump station upgrade includes new premium efficiency motors, VFD’s and controls to significantly reduce energy costs.
Photo and award plaque
