- Insight
Why processors are prioritizing pumps that deliver simplicity and reliability
Expert Q&A
Waston-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions team at WEFTEC 2025
Mike St. Germain, Vice President - Process Industries at WMFTS, shared expert insights on the trends reshaping the water and wastewater industry with Water Technology magazine at WEFTEC 2025.
The interview covers why utilities now require chemical dosing pumps that have a simple setup, run without constant oversight and require minimal maintenance.
“Durability and overall lifecycle cost now weigh as heavily as recyclability when utilities evaluate solutions,” St. Germain said.
The article explores why peristaltic pumps are replacing diaphragm pumps, and how modular systems are gaining ground. Peristaltic pumps can handle difficult chemicals more reliably to provide accurate, repeatable flow even with off-gassing substances like sodium hypochlorite.
“This change reflects the operational and technical limitations of older technologies and the growing need for reliability and precision,” St. Germain said.
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