World Water Day: How Johnson Pump Delivers Fresh Water Underground to Treasured Dutch Island

Ameland of the Netherlands relies on Johnson Pump to supply essential water during peak tourism season 

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Pump (JP), a proven industrial pump brand of SPX FLOW, is playing a crucial role in keeping Ameland's fresh water supply flowing freely. One of the five Wadden Islands, Ameland depends on the JP CombiFlex Universal pump system to deliver fresh water for businesses, residents and visitors to the island. Through an underwater pipeline system in the North Sea, fresh water from the mainland is pumped to the popular island, especially needed in the spring and summer months to support an increase of tourists.

"Living on an island comes with unique challenges, and access to clean drinking water is one of them," says Peter Toppen, SPX FLOW Service Manager, Pump Solutions. "World Water Day reminds us that island communities often face greater challenges in securing a steady supply. This system helps bridge that gap, working tirelessly to maintain uninterrupted water pressure for both residents and visitors."

Watch this overview of how the CombiFlex Universal Pump works in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BalebvFsyf4. Its ATEX-certified pump design ensures safe and reliable operations. The closed impeller with back vanes reduces wear and the dry-shaft design prevents corrosion—delivering a clean, long-lasting water supply in applications like municipal systems.

PumpTech, a distributor for SPX FLOW, facilitates the installation of Johnson Pump solutions for the island customer. "For 52 years, I worked with Johnson Pump, and that confidence has stayed with me through my time now at Pumptech," says Lucas Wever, PumpTech Commercial Manager, Netherlands. "I have seen firsthand the reliability and durability of these Johnson Pump systems, and I have no doubt that this installation will operate seamlessly for decades to come."

With a commitment to sustainable and innovative fluid-handling solutions, SPX FLOW's Johnson Pump brand continues to support infrastructure that enhances everyday life. Discover even more SPX FLOW technologies supporting water and wastewater treatment needs around the world here: https://www.spxflow.com/industries/water-wastewater-treatment

About SPX FLOW, Inc.

Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health, and industrial markets. SPX FLOW has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit www.spxflow.com. 

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