Watson-Marlow to highlight peristaltic pump solutions for water and wastewater treatment at ACE26
Key Highlights
- The Qdos pumps offer ±1% dosing accuracy and tool-free maintenance, reducing chemical waste and operational downtime.
- Pressure sensing kits enable real-time leak detection and process safety improvements across treatment applications.
- Bredel hose pumps are engineered for handling corrosive, abrasive, and high-solids slurries, supporting longer service intervals and reliable performance.
- The event emphasizes how peristaltic technology improves chemical handling, minimizes maintenance, and promotes sustainability in water treatment plants.
- Experts will discuss how these solutions can help facilities lower operational costs while ensuring compliance and environmental responsibility.
Water and wastewater treatment professionals attending the AWWA Annual Conference & Expo 2026 will have an opportunity to explore peristaltic pump technologies designed to improve dosing accuracy, reduce maintenance requirements and support more efficient plant operations.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) will showcase its portfolio of peristaltic pumps and fluid path technologies at booth 3047 during AWWA Annual Conference & Expo 2026 (ACE26), taking place June 21-24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The company will feature solutions designed to address common water and wastewater treatment challenges, including accurate chemical dosing, abrasive slurry handling, process reliability and maintenance reduction.
Chemical metering pumps for water treatment applications
Among the products on display will be the Qdos® family of chemical metering pumps, including the 20, 30, 60, 120, CWT and H-FLO models. The pumps are used in water and wastewater treatment facilities throughout the United States and are designed to simplify chemical dosing operations.
According to WMFTS, Qdos pumps provide dosing accuracy of ±1% and repeatability of ±0.5%, helping facilities reduce chemical consumption while eliminating the need for ancillary equipment commonly associated with diaphragm metering pumps.
Maintenance requirements are also minimized through tool-free pumphead replacement, eliminating the need for specialist training. The Qdos H-FLO model is designed for higher-flow applications, delivering flow rates up to 600 L/hr (158.5 USGPH) and pressure capabilities up to 130 psi.
Pressure monitoring and connection accessories
Visitors can also learn about the Qdos Pressure Sensing Kit, which provides real-time pressure condition monitoring for Qdos pumps. The accessory is compatible with chemicals commonly used in water treatment, mining and mineral processing, and food and beverage applications.
The system is designed to provide process assurance through continuous pressure monitoring, helping operators detect leaks and blockages while improving process safety and security.
Also on display will be the Qdos Hose Connector Kit, a PTFE hose accessory engineered to provide a simple and secure connection between Qdos pumps and existing process lines. The hoses are compatible with aggressive and corrosive chemicals.
Peristaltic pumps for slurries and corrosive fluids
WMFTS will also showcase hose pump technologies from Bredel.
The APEX™ hose pump is designed for handling aggressive chemicals and abrasive slurries at pressures up to 116 psi. According to the company, its high-flow design reduces wear on the precision-machined hose element, contributing to longer service intervals.
For more demanding applications, the Bredel Heavy Duty pump is designed to handle abrasive, high-solids-content slurries, thick sludge and corrosive fluids. The pump supports flow rates up to 28,496 GPH and pressures up to 232 psi (16 bar).
Focus on reliability, cost savings and sustainability
Brenden Cummings, national sales manager, process industries at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, said the company looks forward to discussing how peristaltic pump technology can help facilities reduce maintenance requirements, lower operating costs and support sustainability goals.
“Peristaltic technology handles difficult chemicals more reliably than other pump types and provides accurate, repeatable flow even with off-gassing substances like sodium hypochlorite and can also pump abrasive or viscous materials consistently,” Cummings said.