How Do Bulk Water Filling Stations Work?
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Bulk water dispensing stations are designed to safely and efficiently deliver large volumes of potable, nonpotable, or reclaimed water to trucks and tanks with accuracy and full accountability.

In this post, we’ll walk through how a bulk water station works, and we’ll highlight a step‑by‑step video guide filmed at the Village of Lake Zurich, IL using our Portalogic FS‑43 bulk water filling station.

Featured Video: A Look at Lake Zurich's New Portalogic FS-43

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Searching for a complete bulk water filling station? This industry leading design provides one, full package solution to make bulk water filling easy for your local contractors and haulers.

This video shows:

• Our most popular FS-43 design, the best model for harsh climates with a premium enclosure and cold climate package.
• Basic steps of operation:
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  • How a user can access the station
  • How to use the keypad and what to expect from the station's display and alerts
  • How to start, monitor, and safe stop your fill
    
• Where water dispenses from, a flanged outlet which can be connected to a hose or overhead filling arm.

If you're planning to use a Portalogic station, this video is the best way to see the full process before you ever pull up to the station

Watch the Lake Zurich FS-43 Bulk Water Station Guide:

Step-by-Step: How to Operate a Bulk Water Fill Station

While details vary by site, the basic process at the Lake Zurich's FS-43 station looks like this:

1. Arrive and position your vehicle
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   • Pull up so your tank inlet lines up with the station's hose and connection.
2. Connect your hose
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   • Attach your hose to the station's cam-lock fitting (a 2" connection).
   • Make sure the connection is secure and that the hose is properly supported.
3. Log in at the access terminal
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   • Enter your unique account number and PIN.
   • Customer accounts are created in advance by the station administrator.
4. Enter the volume you want
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   • Key in the number of gallons you wish to dispense.
   • Confirm that your hose is connected and your valves on the truck side are open.
5. Start the fill
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   • Press the start button
   • The station opens the control valve and begins metering water into your tank.
   • A display shows the live flow and total volume dispensed.
6. Monitor the fill
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   • You may select 'Stop' once to pause water flow or end transaction prior to receiving total requested volume. Selecting 'Start' will restart flow.
   • Stay with your vehicle or stand next to the station, never leave the hose unattended.
   • Watch both the station display and your tank level.
7. Automatic stop and receipt
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   • The station automatically shuts off when the requested volume is reached or if an error is detected.
   • Depending on configuration, you may be able to receive an emailed and/or downloaded receipt for transaction record.

This process makes fills repeatable and predictable, which is especially important for contractors managing multiple trucks and jobs.