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...

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...

Key Characteristics of a Pump Station Manager

With the advent of smart pumping technology, an increase in the level of automation, and the ability to monitor system performance via the Internet...

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...

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...

A Submersible Wastewater Pump Owner’s Guide to Field Service

Submersible wastewater pumps not only provide benefits when they’re operating well, they also ease the burden of repairs, service, and maintenance when compared with...

Fundamentals and Components to the Systems Approach

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

Keys to Selecting the Right Submersible Pump

Selecting the right submersible pump requires both assessing the pump’s technical criteria from the manufacturer, but also a thorough analysis of the intended application....

Benefits of Electric Motors for Submersibles

Electric motors often provide greater efficiency and a higher level of feedback to operators, so it’s not surprise that as submersible pumps reach into...

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...