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...

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...

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

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...

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...

SWPA 2017 Annual Meeting

There’s no better place to learn about the state of the submersible wastewater pump industry today and what’s on the horizon for tomorrow than...

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...

Understanding Test Standards for Submersible Pumps

With the myriad crucial jobs and applications for which submersible pumps are called upon, pump users need to trust they will perform reliably and...

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...

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...