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.
Visit Cornell at the Tri-State Seminar — See Us at the Gierlich-Mitchell Booth
Cornell Pump is excited to exhibit at the 2025 Tri-State Seminar, August 5 and 6 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas! You’ll find us inside the Gierlich-Mitchell booth, where we’ll showcase municipal pumping solutions engineered for reliability, efficiency, and demanding applications.
Cutters vs. Choppers: Choosing the Right Impeller for Modern Wastewater Challenges
As wastewater compositions evolve—with flushable wipes, fibrous materials, and grease-laden solids now common—traditional non-clog pumps are increasingly unable to cope. Municipalities and industrial users face a critical choice: should they specify a cutter or chopper impeller for their toughest pumping applications?
Z-Series
Z-series centrifugal pumps’ robust build and higher efficiencies position the series to offer better results than standard ANSI pumps. Easy access to parts and Cornell quality since 1946 make the Z-Series an easy choice for many industrial and municipal applications.
Cornell History
The story of Cornell starts in 1946 when 5 people working at Pacific Pump Company decided to head out on their own. Having a complete service department, they became familiar with what most of the common pump failures were. Many motor failures came from pressure spikes during operation, overloading capacity and water related failures of the pump end motor bearings. With many parts in stock and facilities to fabricate the rest, Cornell would service any model of pump.