April 17, 2013
Grundfos Establishes North American Headquarters, Plans Additional U.S. Jobs
Global water pump manufacturer Grundfos broke ground April 16, 2013 on the site of its new North American headquarters in Downers Grove, Ill. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and... more
April 16, 2013
Hydraulic Institute Announces 2013 Board of Directors, Officers
The Hydraulic Institute announced the 2013 board of directors and officers during its annual meeting recently held in Fort Myers, Fla. The new board will be primarily... more
April 09, 2013
Pump Appreciation Day Supports Heart Health
As the second-most common machine in all of industry (after electric motors), pumps are at the heart of everything. The world's food, fuel, water and electricity are all... more
April 05, 2013
Pioneer Pump Promotes Vice President of Sales
Pioneer Pump has promoted Josh Standridge to vice president of sales. In this role, Standridge is responsible for sales team leadership and driving revenue. Prior to this... more
Making Headlines
Since I last wrote to you about pumps, there have been a number of alarming weather events. (And, might I add, many of them had very peculiar names. Winter Storm Q? Come on.... more
Powerful Savings
Wastewater treatment is an energy-intensive operation. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimated that in 1994, the water and wastewater segment accounted for 36% of the... more
Clearing the Clogs
The scenic community of Waupaca, Wis., derived its name from the translation of a Native American term meaning “clear water.” It seems doubly ironic that community wastewater... more
Pump Station Contingency Plan
Supplying alternative power to lift stations with a diesel-driven generator or an additional standby electric submersible pump has been the most cost-effective and logical... more
Under Pressure
In an emergency pumping application, it is unlikely that the best-suited equipment will be in place for the situation. It is sometimes necessary to determine how to make... more
Washington City Wipes Out a Problem
Located across the Columbia River from Portland, Ore., the City of Vancouver, Wash., has distinguished itself as a leader in effective sanitary sewer system management by... more
Louisiana Parish Addresses Sewer Flooding
Jefferson Parish, La., extends along a 15-mile-wide corridor west of and upriver from New Orleans. As demonstrated by the recent Hurricane Isaac, this parish is vulnerable to... more
Alabama City Benefits from Block Grant
The sewer utility for the City of Andalusia, Ala., is among scores of municipal and regional operations across the nation that benefited from the American Recovery and... more
Grinder Saves Time, Energy At Texas Plant
For many years, a water reclamation plant in Texas successfully used six Penn Valley double disc pumps for their primary sludge and scum applications. At their latest... more

Products + Services

Screw Centrifugal Pumps
The Triton screw centrifugal pumps combine the benefits of Vaughan’s superior pump designs with the advantages of high efficient, non-clogging performance. The Triton screw centrifugal pump’s open... more
  • Screw Centrifugal Pumps
    The Triton screw centrifugal pumps combine the benefits of Vaughan’s superior pump designs with the advantages of high efficient, non-clogging performance. The Triton screw centrifugal pump’s open... more
  • Fiberglass Pump Station
    Flygt TOP Stations are pre-engineered fiberglass packaged pump stations. The TOP Station design features smaller clearances from the pump to the sump bottom and walls than conventional designs; this... more
  • Submersible Pumps
    Stainless steel hydraulic submersible pumps have the ability to withstand corrosive environments. They are available in trash, axial flow and material-handling models. The pumps range from 4 to 24 in... more
  • Non-Clog Pumps
    The Godwin Dri-Prime NC Series is the Dri-Prime you've come to rely on, featuring automatic self-priming from dry to 28 ft without operator assistance. It features Hard-Iron (60 HRC) impeller and... more
  • Trash Pumps
    Griffin’s self-priming trash pumps are available in 4- and 6-in. models that do not require additional priming systems. These pumps are capable of head conditions exceeding 125 ft. The impellers can... more
  • Vacuum Sewer Systems
    The AIRVAC vacuum sewer system is a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gravity sewers and septic systems. Because vacuum sewers are completely contained, there is no... more
  • Septic System Replacement
    AIRVAC can solve the problems associated with septic systems by replacing them with neighborhood sewage collection systems that are environmentally friendly, efficient and reliable. Because vacuum... more
  • Screw Pumps
    Schreiber offers both open flight (OFSP) and tube-mounted (TMSP) screw pumps. The OFSP transports liquid in a concrete trough. It is a non-clog pump, typically installed at a 30- or 38-degree angle,... more
  • Submersible Grinder Pump
    The Flygt 3068.175 progressing cavity pump brings a municipal-grade wastewater pump to the homeowner. The pump’s Griploc seal system consists of two mechanical seals that provide double security... more
  • Submersible Solids-handling Pumps
    N-Pumps have been engineered to provide efficient, reliable and trouble-free pumping over long duty periods. And by improving your operational economy, this new series of pumps can have a dramatic... more
IWWD January/February 2013
St. Helens wastewater treatment plant
The city of St. Helens, Oregon, and the town’s major industry, Boise Paper, share the wastewater treatment plant as well as the NPDES permit. To meet... more
Reducing electrical aeration use and costs in reactor basins
Electrical aeration is used intensively in reactor basins at activated-sludge wastewater treatment plants to supply the mixing and oxygenation needed... more
Telvent's Stormwater Management Solution
Urban areas are extremely sensitive to weather-driven events, due to the specific characteristics of urban soil, land uses and the high population-... more
Taking Measure of Advanced Water Metering Technologies
Metrology advancements are helping utilities increase revenue, gather intelligence, reduce costs, and protect resources. Sensus surpassed the... more
Achieving Superior Effluent Quality Without Filtration or New Tankage
Embrace gravity, defy convention. Learn about the latest advancements in wastewater and water treatment—the BioMag Ballasted Biological Treatment... more
Demystifying the Online Use for Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:30 - 3:30 pm eastern   Click here to register and join us for the live event!   Webinar Overview: Many... more

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