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...









