A wastewater pump station can choose from three main types of pumps: centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps and air pressure pumps. Continue reading to learn a little more about each of the different pumps in wastewater treatment. Advantages of centrifugal pumps As the name suggests, centrifugal pumps operate on the principle... View Article
If you’re designing a pump system to manage drinking water, you need to select the right pump for the job. In some cases, this might be a vertical turbine pump. But what exactly is a vertical turbine pump? And how do vertical turbine pumps work? Read on to discover the... View Article
Wondering if retrofitting for factory-built lift stations is right for your applications? If you’re tired of dealing with frequent emergency calls at your lift stations, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Here’s why retrofitting is important, as well as the basics on how to retrofit a lift station.... View Article
Does your wastewater treatment plant need an extended aeration process? Extended aeration is part of the activated sludge process, in which suspended microorganisms are used to break down the sludge. Aeration can be “conventional rate,” which is achieved through mechanical means, or extended, which uses diffused aeration. Here’s what you... View Article
Treating wastewater is a multi-step process, ranging from filtering out solids to disinfecting the water to get rid of harmful pathogens. Even the groundwater supply is likely to contain bacteria and viruses that can sicken you if you drink the untreated water. While some facilities use chlorine to kill germs,... View Article