Business of Pumps

Here are the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days: 1. Massachusetts DEP Initiates Statewide Pump System Optimization Training Pumping systems represent “approximately 90 percent of electric usage for water facilities” in Massachusetts. Which explains why a statewide initiative to optimizing pumping systems just kicked off. 2. 3 Real-World Examples of Eddy … Read more

Here are the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days: 1. Industry Prepares for U.S. Pump Efficiency Standards It’s official. As of 2020 the new DOE energy efficiency standards will take effect. 2. Crane Pump & Systems Test Lab Facility Approved through Hydraulic Institute’s Pump Test Lab Approval Program And then there … Read more

Here are the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days: 1. Securing Future Water Supplies The biggest threats to our water supplies are aging infrastructure, pollution, and climate change. There are no surprises here, but the threats are looming larger than ever with stories like lead in municipal drinking water and microplastics … Read more

Here are the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days: 1. WWTPs Pour Microplastics into Rivers but Little is Known About their Impact We all know about plastic waste in our oceans, but what about microplastic in our rivers? A new study from Loyola University Chicago has found that WWTPs consistently contribute … Read more

Here are the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days: 1. Water Scarcity Now Affecting 4 Billion People Worldwide It’s important to put a figure like 4 billion in context. Up until this new study was published, most scientist agreed that the between 2 and 3 billion people were affected by water … Read more

These are our picks for the most interesting, useful, and noteworthy stories and resources from around the pump industry: 1. The National Green Infrastructure Certification Program Announced DC Water and WEF announced an agreement to cooperatively develop a certification program aimed at “promoting skilled individuals who will install, inspect, and maintain green infrastructure (GI) systems”. … Read more

Here are our picks for the most interesting and important stories and articles from around the pump industry for the week of February 1-7, 2016: 1: “Show Some Love for the Children of Flint with No Strings Attached” No doubt you’ve heard of the water issues plaguing the city of Flint. Here’s an encouraging story … Read more

Here are our picks for the most interesting and important stories and articles from around the pump industry for the week of January 25-31, 2016: 1. The Pump Industry is Facing Strong Headwinds Catching heat from the sales managers in your life? You’re not alone. Going into 2016, the pump and valve industries are under … Read more

Here are our picks for the most interesting and important stories and articles from around the pump industry for the week of January 18-24, 2016: 1: A Primer on DOE Pump Efficiency and Testing Rules Confused by the DOE rulemaking and what it means for pump manufacturers and end-users? That’s completely understandable. Here’s short piece … Read more