Case Study: Colorado Springs Utilities Standardizes On PlantPAx Process Automation System Across Water Treatment Facilities To Save Estimated $280,000 Annually

Conversion from aging legacy distributed control to modern control systems is an important strategy to improving plant performance, but is often viewed as a complex challenge. Issues of downtime, reliability, training, maintenance and spare parts are all part of the equation. It takes experienced engineers, industry knowledge and technology expertise to find the right solution. Proven project management helps enable a smooth transition and that the project is implemented on time and within budget.

A utility in Colorado used these tools to convert its water treatment plant's control system for annual savings of over $280,000. Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU), a four-service utility that provides electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services to more than 410,000 customers in the Pikes Peak region near Colorado Springs, supplies about 24.1 billion gallons of water annually.

As a municipal utility, CSU focuses on providing exceptional service while keeping costs low and develops responsible environmental practices and partnerships with non-profit organizations to contribute to the community. Over the past few years, CSU has upgraded several of its facilities to run more efficiently and reduce operations costs.