Check valves, which prevent reverse flow when the pumps are not in use in a lift station, are an essential component in wastewater systems....

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

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...

From design to installation, from inspection to maintenance, the training and education needed to make submersible pumps run effectively and efficiently continues to grow....

Inefficiencies due to archaic or poorly planned control systems can quickly lead to rising costs for many submersible pump applications. Without effective monitoring, these...

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...

One of the most important concerns facing all pump users is finding new avenues for increasing efficiency, and taking a systems approach can illuminate...

Dry well submersible pumps can offer distinct advantages over conventional dry pit installations for both the installer and the user. For example, they can...

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...

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