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Project Uptime

Why Vendor Expertise Matters When Choosing a Pumping Solution
Choosing the right pump for an application is often more complicated than it seems. Failing to consider all the factors that influence pump selection and setup, starting with the...

Preparing Wastewater Systems for Major Storms
Changing weather patterns are leading to an increase in the number and intensity of major storms each year. For wastewater and stormwater systems, as well as the managers who...

Planning Ahead for Sewer System Failure
Sewer system failures aren’t just possible, they’re inevitable. Any number of threats can cause failures that lead to backups and cost taxpayers money.

Remote Pump Monitoring Boosts Sustainability Efforts
When fluid transfer is essential to an operation, remote pump monitoring by way of pump telemetry is a game changer.

Trash Pumps: 8 Things to Know When Choosing or Using One
Trash pumps are the workhorses of the pumping world. When you need to move a liquid that contains debris or solids, whether it’s pond water sludge, storm debris, mud or sand, a...

PFAS in Water: How to Choose a Temporary Remediation Solution
The toxic “forever chemicals” per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are linked with a wide range of health problems from cancer to infertility, have found their way into...

Pump Cavitation: What Causes It and How to Avoid It
Ask any temporary equipment vendor what’s the most common cause of pump failure in the field and they’ll likely say pump cavitation.

Sludge Pump or Solids Handling Pump: Which Do You Need for Sludge Removal?
For sludge removal, including sewage sludge removal, a solids handling pump, aka a trash pump, can often — but not always — do the job. When it can’t, a sludge pump probably can.

High Head Pumps: When to Use One and How to Choose
Standard centrifugal pumps are usually the first choice for transferring liquids from point A to point B. But when those points are far apart, or there’s an elevation change...

Treating Unexpected Groundwater Contaminants
When groundwater testing reveals contaminants at your construction or infrastructure repair site, formulate a plan to remove them using a temporary water treatment solution.