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...

2019 SWPA Pumping Systems & Controls Training Seminar

About the Program For over two decades, SWPA has been providing unmatched, one-of-a-kind educational programs giving attendees the opportunity to interact with dozens of SWPA...

2019 Industry Outlook for Submersible Wastewater Pump Manufacturers

Each January, the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) selects experts from within its membership to reflect on the previous twelve months and look ahead...

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...

Predictive Maintenance and Pump Efficiency

Whether it be due to a broken impeller, a busted seal, or a faulty drive, pump system shutdowns due to component failures are expensive...

An Industry Outlook for Submersible Wastewater Pumps

To further educate the public and spread the importance of its initiatives, SWPA is partnering with Modern Pumping Today to address topics that are the...

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,...

The Role of Online Training for Pump Professionals

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg Due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the last year has presented many industries with uncertainty and a need...

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....

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...