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Grinder Pump Pamphlet for Homeowners & Industry Professionals

“The Homeowner’s Solution for Handling Residential Sewage in Challenging Locations” is SSPMA’s pamphlet, for homeowners and industry professionals, describing grinder pumps and their uses.

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Effluent Pump Training Video for Onsite Wastewater Treatment: Selecting the Right Pump for the Job.

A 28-minute presentation, with accompanying worksheets for sizing and selecting effluent pumps. Shows two representative installations: enhanced flow septic tank pumping and low-pressure pipe distribution.

Recommended Standards for Sump, Effluent
and Sewage Pumps
(2020 Revision)

SSPMA's revised document designed to supply the purchaser and/or user of sump, effluent and sewage pumping equipment with accurate performance data and assist in determination of proper application and selection of equipment.

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(2020 Revision)

Sump Pump Trouble Shooting Chart

A list of probable sump pump problems and how to solve them yourself.

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Guide for Installation for New or Replacement Sump Pumps

Brochure outlining recommended installation procedures.

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Sizing Guidelines for New or Replacement Sewage Pumps

Brochure to assist installers and others in selecting a proper pump for a particular application.

Recommended Installation and Maintenance for New or Replacement Sewage Pumps

Brochure designed to guide installers, inspectors and users regarding the proper installation and maintenance of sewage pumps. Includes a diagram of a typical installation and a trouble-shooting chart.

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Sewage Pump Sizing Calculator

Convenient pocket-size rule designed to assist installers in determining required sewage pump capacity, total dynamic head, and basin size. Great for use in the “field.”

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Recommended Guidelines for Sizing New or Replacement Effluent Pumps

General and technical information on selection/sizing of effluent pumps in on-site waste treatment systems. Excellent, 32 page, reference for installers, inspectors and users of effluent pumps.

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Sizing Guidelines For New or Replacement Effluent Pumps
(2021 PowerPoint)

SSPMA's newest technical publication is a PowerPoint designed to assist with sizing matters. The document includes a review of on-site treatment systems, sizing for various systems, distributions fields and other considerations.