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Cloud Based Water Monitoring Systems Provide Benefits of Next Generation SCADA without the Drawbacks
Let’s imagine two unique, but related scenarios for the typical water operator. In the first, you’ve left work for the day, enjoyed dinner at home, and settled in for the evening. You assume everything is functioning correctly with the water system, but you have no real way of knowing. A few hours later, after dark, [...]
Environmental Factors & Energy Efficiency are Common Denominator in our Pump System Designs from Project to Project
We’ve said it before and we’ll probably keep saying it because it’s always seem to be true: No two jobs are exactly alike. Even “off the shelf” projects come with unique features or challenges. However, there are a few commonalities that exist from project to project and one of those that continues to gain momentum, [...]
Tripling Down on Reliable High-Rise Building Water Pressure at the Double Tree
Vertical multi stage pump system 2100 and a Metro-Tech III controller. Over the years, Metropolitan Industries has worked on designing products and systems for applications large and small. From residential sump pumps to major pressure booster systems for large municipalities, we know how to scale our expertise. We’ve also become familiar with the inner workings [...]
Metropolitan Scores Under Par with Booster Pump Engineering Expertise at Top Golf
Golf has become a favorite pastime for many people and Top Golf understands this better than most. It’s true that Top Golf doesn’t take a traditional approach to the sport, and you won’t find yourself walking through 18 holes, but the company and its growing number of more than 35 locations across the country (with [...]
Vacuum Condensate Pump System Upgrade at the Palmer House Improves Steam Generation Capabilities While Helping the Environment
Located just a few blocks from Michigan Avenue and Chicago’s famous Millennium Park, the Palmer House is a part of Chicago’s history and one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Hotels of America. To say the property is iconic would be an understatement, but it would be accurate to say that the hotel [...]
Non-Potable Water System Installation with an Air-Gap Break Tank to Benefit New 10 Billion-Plus Capacity Reservoir in Greater Chicago
When everything is working smoothly with a water system, whether that system is delivering potable water or removing wastewater or storm water, few people give any thought to what is taking place. When something goes wrong, however, the entire story changes and the complexities of a properly functioning water system becomes increasingly important to everyone [...]
Prefabricated Disinfection Building Helps Park Forest Transition from Chlorine Gas to Sodium Hypochlorite for Potable Water Treatment
Even the best designed and most regularly maintained systems eventually reach end of life. From worn components to growing demands that aging equipment can no longer accommodate, this is an inevitable reality associated with running a municipal water supply. Like all well managed municipalities, Park Forest, Ill., understands this. When systems show their age, villages [...]
Metropolitan Industries: More Than Just a Pump Shop
You may have been coming to Metropolitan for years to get your lift station or sump pump or booster pump replaced every so often, or maybe you haven’t used our products yet but know it’s time to think about replacing that old hydronic system. No matter how well you know Metropolitan, you may not be [...]