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...
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...
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...
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...
2020 SWPA Industry Outlook
The Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) is a national trade association representing and serving the manufacturers of submersible pumps for municipal and industrial wastewater...
Fundamentals and Components to the Systems Approach
One of the most important concerns facing all pump users is finding new avenues for increasing efficiency, and taking a systems approach can illuminate...
The New Normal
By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and Jeff Boling,Ebara Pumps Americas Corporation
Ragging and clogging are persistent problems in wastewater streams, which can cause backflows,...
SWPA 2017 Annual Meeting
There’s no better place to learn about the state of the submersible wastewater pump industry today and what’s on the horizon for tomorrow than...
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...
Benefits of Electric Motors for Submersibles
Electric motors often provide greater efficiency and a higher level of feedback to operators, so it’s not surprise that as submersible pumps reach into...