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...
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...
A Matter of Control
By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg, John A. Evans, P.E., and David L. Ubert, F.E.
SWPA has long recommended the “Systems Approach” for effective maintenance...
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...
Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers
Pressure sewer systems using grinder pumps are the popular choice for contractors and developers looking to avoid the troubles of poor soil conditions, failing...
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...
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...
Tips for Sizing a Submersible Pumping System
The proper sizing of a submersible pumping system is likely the most common concern among pump users as it delineates both the technical and...
The New Normal
By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and Jeff Boling,Ebara Pumps Americas Corporation
Ragging and clogging are persistent problems in wastewater streams, which can cause backflows,...