Submersible pumps are used in various applications, including: Groundwater extraction for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes. Sewage and wastewater management. Dewatering of construction sites, mines, and tunnels.

Other uses for submersible pumps include sewage treatment plants, seawater handling, fire fighting (since it is flame retardant cable), water well and deep well drilling, offshore drilling rigs, artificial lifts, mine dewatering, and irrigation systems.