Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers

Pressure sewer systems using grinder pumps are the popular choice for contractors and developers looking to avoid the troubles of poor soil conditions, failing...

Key Characteristics of a Pump Station Manager

With the advent of smart pumping technology, an increase in the level of automation, and the ability to monitor system performance via the Internet...

PLC Applications for Submersible Pumps

In his role as market segment manager of pumping equipment for Schneider Electric, one of SWPA member Jack Creamer’s jobs is to always keep...

Tips for Sizing a Submersible Pumping System

The proper sizing of a submersible pumping system is likely the most common concern among pump users as it delineates both the technical and...

Repair or Replace? Evaluating Your Aging Submersible

Submersible pumps are known for their reliability, but even the sturdiest of equipment wears down or, eventually, needs replacement. When to end a pump’s...

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...

The Versatile Submersible: Applications Beyond the Everyday

Workers in municipal lift stations know how efficient and effective submersibles wastewater pumps are—the workhorses of solids-handling pumps—but other attributes make them a good...

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...

The Role of Online Training for Pump Professionals

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg Due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the last year has presented many industries with uncertainty and a need...