Most distribution systems need pressure control to reduce the risk of high pressure causing leaks or low pressure limiting service.
But you shouldn’t have to assemble pressure control piecemeal or source parts from 12 vendors, field-built piece by piece. Flowpoint’s turn-key, engineered-to-order pressure management systems are factory built, arriving fully assembled, and performance-tested.
Whether you’re standing up a bulk water system, balancing zones in a distribution network or stabilizing a new subdivision, Flowpoint integrates pressure control into the bigger picture, so you’re not stuck managing it in isolation.
The result? A fully integrated system that is engineered, assembled and tested under one roof. It installs quickly and performs from day one, often reducing project timelines from years to months.
Why does Pressure Control matter?
Integrated design isn’t just about convenience; it’s about system longevity. Uncontrolled pressure accelerates wear, increases energy use, and shortens system life.
- Over-pressure systems drive more leaks and faster wear. For example, downhill zones are prone to damaging overpressure, which can lead to blowouts and water loss.
- Under-pressure systems force pumps to run longer, increasing energy consumption and maintenance frequency. For example, uphill neighborhoods or facilities often struggle with low-pressure events that cut service and overwork pumps.
Predictive modeling confirms that steady, optimized pressure lowers both energy use and leak frequency across the network. Pressure management protects both infrastructure and budgets. It’s one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to reduce non-revenue water and extend asset life.
Flowpoint engineers for every pressure point.
No matter the challenge, from climbing elevations in a mountain town to balancing flow between utilities, Flowpoint designs every solution with integrated site-specific pressure control.
Whether it’s a booster, reducing, sustaining or master meter station, every project starts the same way: with a deep dive into your site and system.
Altogether, we look at:
- Your system requirements
- Source water conditions
- Elevation profile
- Flow rates (min/max/average)
- Desired pressure ranges
- Pressure zones and gradients
- Redundancy requirements
- Site limitations, such as electrical service limits, power backups, transfer switches, security and exterior design
From there, engineers model the system’s performance and cost impact before a single part is built.
We design each system holistically with modeling pumps, valves and control logic as a single integrated package. Every component — from the PRV pilot to the SCADA interface — communicates seamlessly. Flowpoint can also match existing utility standards by integrating customer-specified valve brands, PLC platforms and communication protocols.
The result is a modular, engineered-to-order system fabricated and tested under controlled conditions, then shipped fully assembled. On arrival, it drops in place, ready to start up.
How it works: Types of Pressure Control.
Although every system faces its own pressure challenges, Flowpoint designs around all of them, building each type of control within the larger water distribution system. The following is a brief description of the types of pressure control included in most distribution systems.
Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV).
- What it does. Protects downstream systems by lowering high inlet pressure to a controlled outlet pressure.
- Why it matters. Reduces leaks, protects infrastructure and ensures consistent service across zones.
- Common uses. Transmission-to-distribution transitions, district metered area (DMA) boundaries, bulk water fill stations, and low-elevation service areas.
Pressure Sustaining Valve (PSV)
- What it does. Maintains minimum upstream pressure to protect supply mains and pumps.
- Why it matters. Keeps upstream zones and equipment from losing pressure during peak demand.
- Common uses. Pump discharge lines, reservoir outlets and multi-zone transmission mains.
Altitude Valve (or Fill Tank Control Valve)
- What it does. Automatically regulates tank filling and prevents overflow without the need for external power or continuous operator input.
- Why it matters. Protects storage assets, maintains hydraulic balance and ensures available capacity for fire flow.
- Common uses. Elevated tanks, storage reservoirs, fire protection systems/refill timing and booster-fed systems.
System Monitoring and Flow Measurement
Pressure control means nothing, especially without visibility.
Flowpoint’s master meter stations measure and report what’s happening inside your network. Master meter stations give you the visibility to:
- Record total flow between pressure zones or between utilities.
- Monitor system performance, detect leaks and verify billing accuracy.
- Integrate directly into municipal SCADA systems for real-time decision-making.
Why does Flowpoint’s plug-and-perform engineering pay off?
Traditional construction can take months of on-site work. Multiple contractors build the station. Crews pour concrete, build masonry enclosures, wire controls, and test each component in the field.
Comparatively, Flowpoint simplifies that with one purchase order and one project partner.
Each station arrives complete, with pumps, valves, sensors and controls already installed and factory tested, ready to set on the pad and connect to power and piping. Every station is hydrostatically and electrically tested at the factory, so commissioning in the field takes hours, not days.
Compared to traditional brick-and-mortar pump houses, this approach:
- Cuts field deployment time by 40-60%
- Improves QA/QC through factory testing
- Reduces installation risk and site labor complexity – no more piecing together components from multiple vendors in the field.
Additionally, we have a wide range of exterior options. Stations can be finished in brick, stone or color-matched panels to blend with community architecture while maintaining full performance.
Accountability is built in.
Today’s water networks must withstand more than routine operation. In reality, power interruptions, droughts, and emergency events test resilience on the daily across North America.
Flowpoint designs its pressure control stations to both maintain stability under stress and recover quickly after planned and unplanned events alike. Each unit supports:
- Rapid shutdown and restart
- Load-shifting logic
- Backup-power integration
Likewise, Flowpoint backs every system with Five-Nines uptime (99.999%), a five-year parts warranty.
When emergencies strike, pressure-driven simulations help you prioritize supply, maintaining critical service while protecting assets.
And because everything is built under one roof, customers have a single point of accountability: one supplier, one warranty, one service partner. This single-source model streamlines procurement and simplifies long-term budgeting.
Get fully integrated pressure control.
Too often, pressure control is something that gets tackled last, after pumps are installed and pipelines are buried.
Flowpoint delivers integrated, engineered-to-order systems that include everything from not only the station but also from the PRV to the PLC.
You don’t just get pressure control. You get an integrated plug-and-perform system.
Flowpoint Environmental Systems is the water and wastewater expert for municipalities, utilities, industries, private developers, and remote facilities. Talk to our team about where integrated pressure control could accelerate your next project and eliminate your biggest risk factors. Our engineers can model pressure control systems that pay for themselves due to faster installation timelines, reduced water losses, lower energy consumption, and fewer field failures.
