Next-Gen Submersible Solids Handling Pump Helps Protect Pasadena, Texas

For the City of Pasadena, Texas, managing a wastewater system with 70 lift stations was consistently hampered by frequent clogs in solids handling pumps, especially at the challenging Crenshaw Road lift station. Due to a combination of atypical wet well design and difficult incoming solids—including medical waste and flushed hotel trash—the primary pump position at this station required pulling and de-clogging two to three times every couple of weeks. This high frequency of unscheduled service calls resulted in significant labor and equipment costs.

To combat these difficulties, Pasadena installed a new line of submersible solids handling pumps, the Next-Gen series, featuring an inventive combination of a semi-open stainless steel impeller and a self-cleaning cutter plate. This design expertly eliminates stubborn clogs by shredding even the toughest solid materials. The result was immediate: for over six months, the pump operated without a single issue, achieving "100% uptime". This increased reliability freed up staff to focus on other critical maintenance tasks. Discover how reliable solids handling technology can transform your operations and eliminate costly downtime.