Industry Tips & Trends

Why do water and wastewater pumps fail? From cavitation to clogging, this article explores common causes—and how operators can prevent costly failures.

Discover how intelligent variable frequency drives are transforming pump protection and performance across water, wastewater, and HVAC applications—reducing energy costs, preventing damage, and improving reliability through built-in monitoring and control.

Discover how variable-speed and solar-powered submersible pumps—like the Grundfos SQ, SQE, and SQFlex—are transforming residential, agricultural, and off-grid water systems with reliability and smart control.

Delve into the story of Elena Rodriguez, a water industry engineer driving innovation in treatment and infrastructure. Learn about her achievements, challenges, and professional journey.

Struggling with persistent issues? Learn how to isolate the root cause using structured diagnostics, proven tools, and best practices—so you can fix it right the first time.

Interested in wastewater engineering? This post dives into the design and operation of the historic Paris Sewer Pump Station, highlighting its technical innovations and role in flood and sewer management.

Advancements in water treatment and plant modernization were driving growth in the water and wastewater pumping industry in 2017.

Abhijit Ray Chauduri has been associated with pump and valve selection, evaluation, procurement, and operation supervision for nearly 34 years. Currently based in Kolkata, India, he is the head of the Pumping Systems Group inside the VA TECH WABAG organization. He oversees the selection, procurement, and operational issues related to pumps, valves, and the associated electrical and mechanical equipment.

Maintenance professional Saul Cizek uses a lifetime of experience and myriad interests to make a difference at a Virginia water reclamation plant by using maintenance best practices.

Water quality operators are challenged and celebrated in an annual hands-on skills competition, as the all-star USA team won Gold in the IFAT international Operations Challenge in Munich, Germany in 2016. WEF and its global network of members and member associations provide water quality professionals around the world with the latest in water quality education, training, and business opportunities.

The pump industry can never be accused of being a glamourous one. Nevertheless, individuals are often called on to perform vital and sometimes dramatic tasks in the midst of crisis and disaster – turning those participants into ‘unsung heroes.’

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The problem is big. An average of 39 million tons of sewage flow each year from the 35 most polluted combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in London—currently part of a 150-year-old Victorian network that can no longer accommodate the excess sewage and rainwater. The challenges to solve the problem are even bigger—a pump station buried 85 meters below the surface in a shaft 32 meters in diameter. At the heart of the solution are big pumps—54-ton Super Pumps specifically created by KSB to operate within a complex, carefully-engineered pumping system.

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An increased focus on the workforce, especially as Baby Boomers move on and make way for new generations of water resource stewardship, continues to be an ongoing topic of discussion for water and wastewater professionals. #weftec2019

Key players in the municipal processing market share expert insight from the WEFTEC 2017 showroom floor with key wastewater trends of 2017 identified — digitalization, dewatering and sewage clog technology.

A Q&A with the Director of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association addressing topics like initiatives and industry trends.

Discover how Frito‑Lay’s Georgia plant adopted a NASCAR‑style, proactive maintenance model—leveraging predictive tools, planning, and pit‑crew teams to achieve world‑class reliability.

Avoid costly mistakes when specifying pumps. This guide breaks down the most common pitfalls—and shows you how to avoid them for reliable, efficient system performance.

Struggling with pump performance in your food or beverage facility? Get proven maintenance tips—from proper cleaning and seal care to contamination prevention—to keep your systems running reliably and safely.

Discover how automation transforms brewing—from speeding up production and improving consistency to enhancing quality control and reducing manual tasks on the brewery floor.

Looking to maintain your brewery equipment effectively? This guide covers key maintenance tips for brewhouses and fermentation tanks—helping you improve reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Historic Kentucky spirits manufacturer, Four Roses Distillery, doubles its production capacity with minimal increase in physical space.

Facing pump issues in oil & gas operations? This guide provides expert strategies to solve cavitation, corrosion, and pressure challenges—ensuring reliable performance in demanding conditions.

Working in tough conditions? This guide covers seal materials, design tips, and best practices to protect pumps against high heat, chemicals, debris, and pressure.

Struggling to fill skilled roles in oil, gas, and manufacturing? Discover actionable solutions—from apprenticeships and training pipelines to recruitment strategies designed to close the talent gap.

Pump suppliers discuss trends and challenges in the oil and gas industry involving smart technology, competitive delivery, and optimized equipment efficiency.

When it comes to lubrication, Scott Arrington relies on 34 years of information gathering to ensure he always has the correct answer for his oil and gas customers.

Adolfo Gomez began his career working with agricultural irrigation. This led to hands-on work for chemical processing plants and oil refineries. His diverse experience developed into a passion for teaching and training young end users and sharing his more than three decades of knowledge and experience.

A WorkPlace Excellence Program redefines the way CountryMark operates every day and makes maintenance take a back seat to reliability.

Explore the journey of a female engineer at Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals—her contributions to drug manufacturing, career insights, and role as a STEM pioneer.

Want to achieve reliable production in pharma manufacturing? This guide covers essential best practices—from equipment validation and contamination control to maintenance strategies that ensure uptime and compliance.

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing company AstraZeneca leverages an advanced reliability program to streamline more-effective maintenance processes.

When it comes to maintaining electrical systems connected to rotating equipment like valves and pumps, it is important to have preventive programs in place to prevent small mistakes from causing big problems, according to Bill Myers, Electrical Distribution Specialist for AstraZeneca’s Facility Engineering Department at the West Chester, Ohio plant. This is especially true in a sterile pharmaceutical environment that maintains more than 2,000 assets.

Robert Bishop combines technical expertise with leadership to improve reliability at Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. with culture change in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Are chemical pump failures plaguing your plant? Discover the most common maintenance missteps—seal issues, material mismatches, lubrication errors—and how to avoid them for reliable operation.

Want to extend the life of your chemical pumps? This post shares vital maintenance tips—from seal checks and material matching to cleaning practices and common troubleshooting techniques.

A customer-oriented approach combined with experience in a variety of industries has helped Tolga Arslan become an expert in maintaining and servicing a variety of pumps and valves and other hydraulic equipment.

Six common chemical pump maintenance problems and solutions and 12 steps for preventive maintenance for chemical pumps are described, along with five tools for maintaining chemical pumps.

Adolfo Gomez began his career working with agricultural irrigation. This led to hands-on work for chemical processing plants and oil refineries. His diverse experience developed into a passion for teaching and training young end users and sharing his more than three decades of knowledge and experience.