How Xylem customers advanced water reuse, resilience and water security in 2025

What can we learn from innovative water projects in 2025?

Innovative water projects demonstrate how bold thinking and advanced technology can transform the way communities, industries and institutions manage water. From iconic landmarks and major sports venues to hospitals and essential infrastructure, Xylem customers demonstrated that smarter treatment, reuse, monitoring and resilience strategies are not only possible – they’re already shaping a more water-secure future. These 2025 stories highlight how forward-looking partners are redefining what water management looks like.

Georgia Aquarium recycles 99% of exhibit water with advanced treatment

Operating 300 miles from the coast, Georgia Aquarium, the largest in the Western Hemisphere, relies on a state-of-the-art closed-loop water treatment system to keep its aquatic habitats healthy. With Xylem’s advanced nitrate-removal filtration technology, the Aquarium recycles 99% of its 12 million gallons of exhibit water daily, protecting its marine life, maximizing efficiency, and creating a new model for water reuse excellence.

Egypt uses Xylem pumping solution to protect the Sphinx and Pyramids

Rising groundwater threatened the foundations of the Sphinx and Giza Pyramids. The Egyptian Antiquities Authority together with Xylem and Hydrotech, deployed high-capacity submersible pumps to implement the Pyramids Plateau Groundwater Lowering Project. The pumping system carefully manages aquifer levels and prevents erosion, helping to preserve cultural heritage and protect the ancient wonders for generations to come.

Charlotte Water builds public trust in water reuse with Renew Brew beer

Charlotte Water is making the case for water reuse by brewing a tasty craft beer made with ultra-pure recycled water. Partnering with local breweries, marketers, and Xylem, the utility created Renew Brew, a pale ale made by advanced purification technologies that treat wastewater to drinking-water standards. The beer has been a sensation, winning best in show at a local festival, inspiring a second and third batch to quench public demand, and igniting a social media campaign that’s reached more than 3.5 billion people.

Manchester City Football Club advances water reuse and smart irrigation

Manchester City Football Club has partnered with Xylem to turn its stadium and training grounds into a model of efficient water management. By adopting an innovative water reuse strategy, the Club has saved over 50 million liters of potable water and is on track to cut its water use in half. As a next step, the Club implemented Xylem Vue’s state-of-the-art digital platform at City Football Academy to optimize irrigation operations, reduce surface water fees, and support the community by conserving vital resources.

Massachusetts hospital improves surgical instrument sterilization with high-purity water service 

At St. Luke’s hospital, home to one of the busiest emergency rooms in Massachusetts, having disinfected and sterilized surgical instruments available without delay is critical. With Xylem’s Water One® Services offering 24/7 remote water-quality monitoring, leak detection, automated tank exchanges and rapid local support, the hospital now has a steady supply of high-purity water for instrument sterilization, helping ensure smooth operations and superior patient care.

French water utility leverages leak detection to strengthen network resiliency

Eau du Ponant, which manages water for over 310,000 residents in western France, teamed with Xylem to inspect 22 kilometers of drinking water mains without disrupting service. Using SmartBall® and PipeDiver® pipeline inspection tools, the utility uncovered hidden leaks and gained high-resolution insights into pipe integrity. Equipped with actionable data, Eau du Ponant prioritized repairs, reduced water loss and boosted the resilience of its network.

Flood protection system keeps London’s Silvertown Tunnel moving

The new Silvertown Tunnel eases congestion across London, but its success relies on staying dry year-round. But keeping the tunnel dry is just as important as keeping traffic moving. To protect this critical transport link, Xylem provided a custom flood-prevention system, installing six pumping stations that collect and safely return stormwater to the Thames. The system strengthens the city’s resilience and keeps traffic moving, no matter the weather.

How is Xylem helping build a water-secure future?

Xylem is enabling communities, industries, and institutions to turn bold ideas into real-world progress. Through digital tools, advanced treatment technologies, water services, and resilient infrastructure solutions, Xylem partners are reducing water loss, expanding reuse, protecting critical assets, and strengthening resilience. Everyday Xylem customers are proving that smarter water management doesn’t just solve today’s challenges – it builds the foundation for a more water-secure world.