RETA Chapter Meeting

Suction piping is one of the most critical—and most overlooked—aspects of pump installation. Done right, it helps ensure smooth operation, high efficiency, and long service life. Done wrong, it can lead to air entrainment, cavitation, low flow, excessive vibration, and seal or bearing failure.

When a serious PCB contamination was discovered in a creek in Southwest Michigan, environmental cleanup became an urgent priority. The source—an old paper mill—had long since shut down, but the impact remained. To allow the EPA to safely remove and remediate the polluted soil, the project required a large-scale bypass system to re-route the creek, segment by segment.

To better serve our growing customer base—especially in the rental and industrial pump markets—Cornell Pump stocks a dedicated warehouse and logistics hub in Baytown, Texas. This new 3PL facility is strategically positioned to provide faster deliveries, enhanced product availability, and superior customer support across the Southern U.S. and beyond.