Valves for Pumping Systems
Check valves, which prevent reverse flow when the pumps are not in use in a lift station, are an essential component in wastewater systems....
Choosing a Submersible Pump vs. a Dry-pit Pump
By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and Lisa Riles, Xylem
When deciding on the best pump for an application, it’s important to consider not only...
SWPA Annual Meeting a Huge Success
SWPA hosted its Annual Meeting in Chicago on November 15, 2018. SWPA members gathered from around the country to participate in the annual event, a...
2019 SWPA Pumping Systems & Controls Training Seminar
About the Program
For over two decades, SWPA has been providing unmatched, one-of-a-kind educational programs giving attendees the opportunity to interact with dozens of SWPA...
Understanding Test Standards for Submersible Pumps
With the myriad crucial jobs and applications for which submersible pumps are called upon, pump users need to trust they will perform reliably and...
A Matter of Control
By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg, John A. Evans, P.E., and David L. Ubert, F.E.
SWPA has long recommended the “Systems Approach” for effective maintenance...
Advocating For The Systems Approach
By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and Chris Greco, Environment One Corporation (E/One)
For nearly fifty years, the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association has been at...
Predictive Maintenance and Pump Efficiency
Whether it be due to a broken impeller, a busted seal, or a faulty drive, pump system shutdowns due to component failures are expensive...
A Submersible Pump User’s Guide to PLCs
Long-time SWPA member Jack Creamer, Schneider Electric’s market segment manager of pumping equipment, is a walking encyclopedia on the topic of maximizing the effective...
2019 Industry Outlook for Submersible Wastewater Pump Manufacturers
Each January, the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) selects experts from within its membership to reflect on the previous twelve months and look ahead...