In North America, municipal wastewater treatment operators routinely voice their concerns to Wastecorp about the use of wet pipes by the general public and then flushing them down the toilet. “Do you guys make a pump that can better handle the wet wipes” is a question Wastecorp frequently receives at our sludge pump call centers. Jim K. from Winston Salem North Carolina tells it like it is:
How to Pump Wet Wipes and Cooking Oil
Sludge Pumping in New York With Sludge Master Plunger Pumps
Pumping sewage for a city of over eight million people can be a challenging task and that’s exactly what the City of New York and surrounding communities like Westchester County must contend with.
The Problem of Space Constraints at Wastewater Treatment Plants
a Memphis, Tennessee area sewage treatment plant which recently installed a Space Saver after trying double disc and progressive cavity pumps
The Agony of Lobe Pumps and Their Alternatives
The first visit to a wastewater treatment plant with lobe pumps was a shocker. $550,000 in replacement parts costs spent over the course of just 3-4 years. My response to the plant operator was, “you haven’t spent $550,000 in plunger pump parts over 30 years” so why is the consulting engineer specifying those types of pumps!”
Questions: How to Plan a Pump Out for a Larger Marina
I need to outfit our 200 slip marina with new pump stations with one larger pump to feed the sewage up a 100 ft. hill at approx. a 6 degree slope. The problem is that our slips are spread out without a consistent layout. What kind of pump system do you recommend?
Exploring Diaphragm Pump Components: A Guide to Chemical Compatibility
Diaphragm pumps have become critical to many industries thanks to their versatility and durability. For a diaphragm pump to perform optimally, however, care must be taken during the materials of construction [...]
The Dynamic Role of Diaphragm Pumps in the Food & Beverage Industry
Modern food production demands safety and efficiency in all of its processes. During every step of production, preventing contamination and waste is crucial to delivering a product that maintains consumer [...]
Mobile Drinking Water Stations
Street festival mobile fresh water source. Can be moved to various areas of the event.
Mobile drinking water stations are designed for both government and private
Vacuum Pumps: What You Should Know
When looking for a vacuum pump there are several questions that you should be considering.
First you need to establish weather or not you need a diaphragm pump or an actual vacuum pump. This question can be addressed by knowing the following: