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...

The Versatile Submersible: Applications Beyond the Everyday

Workers in municipal lift stations know how efficient and effective submersibles wastewater pumps are—the workhorses of solids-handling pumps—but other attributes make them a good...

Long-term Benefits of the Total Systems Approach

Operators are constantly looking for methods to improve the life cycle and lower ownership costs for submersible pumps. One strategy that SWPA has advocated...

Improving Efficiency in Both Practice and Innovation

SWPA 2018 SUMMER MEETING AND PLANT TOUR Where: Charlotte, North Carolina When: August 8-9, 2018 Limited to the first twenty-five applicants, this two-day event features a...

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...

SWPA Annual Meeting a Huge Success

SWPA hosted its Annual Meeting in Chicago on November 15, 2018. SWPA members gathered from around the country to participate in the annual event, a...

Assessing Aftermarket Components for Submersibles

The investment in a submersible pump is more than just the initial purchase and installation costs. Extending a pump’s life with replacement parts can...

Improving Efficiency in Both Practice and Innovation

Improving the efficiency of a submersible pump in your system doesn’t necessarily mean upgrading to the latest model or starting again from scratch. As...

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...

Valves for Pumping Systems

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