Submersibles and VFDs: Working Together

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and Chris Caldwell, Pete Duty & Associates Whether operators are seeking firmer control of their pumping speeds or greater...

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...

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...

Training the Next Generation of Submersible Pump Operators

The learning curve for incoming submersible pump operators has never been steeper. Updates in pump design and new techniques for installation have had a...

2022 Industry Outlook

Every year, the membership of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association gathers their opinions for the organization’s Industry Outlook Survey, which presents a unique forecast...

Sizing a Submersible Wastewater System

Sizing a submersible wastewater system can present complex challenges, but it need not prove difficult if one keeps key concerns in mind. From the...

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...

Sizing a Wastewater System

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and David M. Williams, Liberty Pumps Correctly sizing a wastewater system requires assessing several component aspects as well as...

Opting Into the Dry Well Advantage

Dry well submersible pumps are some of the most versatile and reliable products on the market today. They’ve earned that reputation through years of...

The Benefits of Variable Speed Pumping

Combining the strength of submersible pumps with the efficiency of variable frequency drives (VFDs) creates a tremendous opportunity for pump users to reduce energy...