With water playing such a critical role in the lives and industries of Earth’s inhabitants, there is paramount need for pumping technology that can efficiently, reliably and safely handle water, from its most pristine state to the soiled variety that flows into a water-treatment facility. Wastewater can be especially problematic for pumping equipment because it can become fouled with abrasives or solids that can harm pumps, or hazardous materials that must be contained in order to protect the safety of plant personnel and the environment. This white paper will highlight why one type of pumping technology — positive displacement peristaltic (hose) pumps — can rise to the challenges inherent in the handling and treatment of water and wastewater in any of a wide variety of municipal and industrial applications.