Celebrating World Salmon Day: Supporting the Journey Upstream
October 8 marks World Salmon Day, a time to recognize one of nature’s greatest travelers and the efforts to ensure their survival. Salmon are vital to the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, returning from the ocean to their home rivers to spawn and continue the cycle of life.
Top Maintenance Practices for Long-Term Life of Municipal Pumps
Municipal pumps are critical infrastructure that keep water flowing for communities, support wastewater treatment, and ensure reliable service around the clock. Given their constant workload, extending pump life is not just about saving money. It is about protecting public health, avoiding costly downtime, and maximizing efficiency. With the right maintenance practices, municipalities can greatly improve pump longevity and performance.
Thank you to all who joined Cornell Pump for our Distributor and End User event at 360Chicago!
The evening was filled with great conversations, spectacular views of the Chicago skyline, and meaningful connections with our valued partners. Events like this highlight the strength of the Cornell community and our shared commitment to innovation in water and wastewater solutions.
WEFTEC 2025 is officially underway!
Cornell Pump is proud to be exhibiting at Booth #3408 at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 29–October 1. Stop by to see our featured solutions, including:
Return Activated Sludge vs. Waste Activated Sludge: Where Cornell Pumps Make the Difference
In modern wastewater treatment plants, activated sludge systems are the backbone of biological treatment. Two essential processes — Return Activated Sludge (RAS) and Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) — ensure that plants operate efficiently, remove contaminants, and maintain healthy microbial populations.
Meet the Municipal Inside Sales Team
Behind every successful project is a knowledgeable engineer who helps ensure the right solution is delivered. At Cornell Pump, our municipal inside sales engineers play a critical role in guiding distributors, end users, and partners through technical questions, project validation, and application support.
N Series Pumps: Proven Solids-Handling Performance for Industrial, Mining, Rental, and Municipal Applications
For more than seventy years, Cornell Pump Company has engineered rugged, efficient, and field-proven pumping solutions. Among its most versatile product lines, the N Series stands out as a workhorse for solids-handling applications across a broad spectrum of markets—including industrial, mining, municipal, and rental sectors.
High-Efficiency Self-Priming Pumps for Municipal Applications
Cornell Pump’s 10STX Series self-priming pumps deliver industry-leading efficiency—operating several percentage points higher than comparable models. For municipal applications, this translates into lower operating costs, reduced energy consumption, and dependable performance under demanding conditions.
Emergency Bypass Pumping for Hurricane and Flood Response
Municipalities face growing challenges as climate change increases the frequency and severity of hurricanes and flooding events. In coastal and inland areas alike, sudden surges in rainfall can overwhelm wastewater and stormwater systems, causing backups, overflows, and environmental damage. Emergency bypass pumping plays a critical role in safeguarding communities when infrastructure is pushed to its limits.
The Value of Redundancy in Municipal Pump Systems
In municipal pumping applications, reliability isn’t just a preference—it’s a necessity. Whether handling potable water, stormwater, or wastewater, municipal pump systems must perform without interruption to protect public health, safeguard infrastructure, and comply with regulatory requirements. That’s where redundancy comes in.