The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association (SSPMA) has announced the creation of an SSPMA Scholarship Program that will be open to applicants starting May 1, 2021. The program will award up to two scholarship for $2,500 each to students working toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's degree or appropriate certification/trade associated with wastewater management. Applicants may apply online at www.sspma.org/scholarship

Formed in 1956, SSPMA is a North American trade organization representing a majority of the manufacturers of sump, effluent and sewage pumps, together with component and accessory suppliers. Current SSPMA pump company members include Ashland Water Group Inc., Champion Pump Co., Crane Pumps and Systems, Franklin Electric/Little Giant, Goulds Water Technology/Xylem, GP Enterprises Co., Liberty Pumps, Pentair Water, Superior Pump Co., and Zoeller Co.