Wastewater collection system owners are becoming increasingly conscious of their assets, operating costs, and maintenance needs. Pump station evaluations are a critical part of system owners’ operation and maintenance plans because they provide real time data and evidence to plan preventative maintenance, prioritize repairs, develop CIPs, and maintain asset management databases. When conducted with the right tools and areas of focus, pump station evaluations provide a comprehensive assessment that can help owners ensure they receive the highest rate of return for their capital and maintenance funds. Numerous conventional tools and methods are available for the evaluation of pump stations; however, our presentation will demonstrate how to measure the performance of pumps and motors well beyond the accuracy of a standard pump station draw down test. Kimley-Horn has developed a pump station evaluation system, the XAK-PACK (pronounced “Zak-Pack”), which paints a more complete diagnostic picture of a pumping system. The system tracks both mechanical and electrical parameters pertinent to the performance of the pump station—flow, head, volts, amps, power factor, input horsepower, output horsepower, and wire-to-water efficiency—that are logged simultaneously in real time. The device can be used at virtually any pump station regardless of the controls and instrument configurations of the pump station. Remote electrical room and control panel? No problem. The pump and motor data is complemented by a comprehensive condition assessment that includes review of the site, structural, mechanical, and electrical features of the pump station. By conducting the pump diagnostic and condition assessment at each pump station within a utility system, we are able to conduct a risk analysis that is combined with a condition ranking to aid in prioritizing improvements not only at the individual pump station but system wide. The results of the evaluation can be used to support development of multi-year Capital Improvement Plans and to help manage owners’ investments in pumping infrastructure. The presentation will include examples of past projects where pump station evaluations that included XAK-PACK were able to provide value and planning benefits to municipal utility owners. The examples will help illustrate that success is measured by how well we are able to assist system owners to better understand their equipment and make informed, long-term decisions about where to invest valuable resources.