Problem: The National Aqueducts and Sewerage Institute in Panama decided to build a new raw water pumping station to increase production at the drinking water treatment plant that serves about 60,000 people.

Solution: Reliability was important. The new pumping station extracts water from the Changuinola River and filters out the high sediment content. The water is then pumped to the  treatment plant about 1.25 miles away. The project included large PRIMEX panels that control four 350 hp water pumps and seven 5 hp sand pumps. PRIMEX also provided variable-frequency drives with line reactors, a 1,600 amp main switch, a PRIMEX pump controller and extensive remote monitoring via Pump Watch system.

Result: The new pumping station increased production, ensuring a reliable supply of sediment-free drinking water. 888-342-5753; www.primexcontrols.com