Tagged Municipal Blog Posts | Cornell Pump Company

Emergency Bypass Pumping for Hurricane and Flood Response

August 13, 2025

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

July 29, 2025

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

July 28, 2025

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

July 10, 2025

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?

Delta™ Impellers Deliver Superior Solids Handling for Municipal Wastewater Systems

June 25, 2025

Municipal wastewater operators face an ongoing challenge: how to reliably move liquids filled with solids, rags, and fibrous debris—without clogging, reduced efficiency, or constant maintenance. That’s where Cornell’s Delta™ Impeller technology stands out.

Why NSF 61 Certified Pumps are Essential for Potable Water

June 12, 2025

Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental public health priority—and ensuring that water stays clean and uncontaminated as it moves through distribution systems is a critical part of that mission. That’s where NSF 61 certified pumps come in.

Z-Series

March 29, 2024

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

June 2, 2015

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.

Oil and Gas

February 26, 2015

Oil & Gas Pumps Cornell pumps have a reputation for being durable and reliable in harsh conditions. Since 1946, our pumps have been designed and

Municipal

February 26, 2015

Municipal Pumps Cornell pumps are a reliable choice for municipal applications such as clear water, wastewater, and grey water. Cornell has provided pumps for municipal