KANSAS CITY, KS, August 3, 2007 -- Fairbanks Morse Pump, a division of Pentair Water, has received a contract for approximately $15 million to supply water pumping equipment for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection at their Croton Water Treatment Plant. The Croton Plant is unique in that it is being built on four levels underground, adjacent to the Mosholu Golf Course located in the Bronx.
Pumping equipment to be provided by Fairbanks Morse Pump includes: six 2500 HP 60" Vertical Turbine Pumps for Water Distribution; six 48" Raw Water Supply Pumps; ten Dissolved Air Flotation Pumps; and thirty-four Horizontal Split Case Pumps for miscellaneous applications throughout the Plant. The Plant provides filtration and disinfection of 290 million gallons of water per day for the City of New York.
Fairbanks Morse is located in Kansas City, Kansas, with distribution worldwide. Founded in the 1830's, Fairbanks Morse is recognized as an industry leader in innovative pump design and technology.
Pentair is a diversified company headquartered in Minnesota. Its Water Group is a global leader in providing products and systems used globally in the movement, treatment, storage and enjoyment of water.
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