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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Submersibles Going Green

From OEMs to municipalities, every sector along the pump industry’s path is seeking more sustainable approaches to traditional operations. Below, SWPA Executive Director Adam...

Setting Your Safety Standards and Maintenance Schedule

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and Jeremy Drinkwine, SJE Inc. For wastewater applications, setting safety standards and a maintenance schedule are key components to...

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...