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Food Processor Upgrades Boiler Feedwater System to Meet Peak Demand
The protein processor’s existing 75 gpm boiler feed RO system was aging and struggling to meet peak demand for treated feedwater. It also lacked the capacity to support a planned plant expansion. To address this, the processor decided to install a new primary RO system and keep the legacy unit as a backup.
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Orange County Water District Removes PFAS With 30 Systems
In February 2020, the California State Water Resources Control Board announced revised drinking water Response Levels for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in drinking water. The new Response Levels (RLs) were set at 10 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and 40 ppt for PFOS. The previous RL was 70 ppt for a combined total concentration for the two contaminants.
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Xylem's SBR System Installed at Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU) provides commercial water and wastewater treatment and electrical power services to a population of more than 60,000 in the community of Bowling Green, KY. In 2010, the BGMU wastewater treatment plant was approaching the end of its useful life, just as the utility’s operating permit was up for renewal.
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Servicios de Agua Drenaje de Monterrey: Reducing non-revenue water and controlling pressure
Regulate and monitor pressures, supervise flow rates, consumption, and non-revenue water (NRW) in different sectors, and bring together system information from various sources including the SADM’s SCADA.
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26th Ward WWTP Bypass
The estimated flow through this regulator was 85 MGD, with a combined plant capacity of 170 MGD. Local environmental regulations restricted the use of diesel engines to 175 HP or less, and all engine driven equipment was required to be sound attenuated to 50 decibels at 30 feet.
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Better effluent quality with the fourth wastewater treatment stage at Aachen-Soers
In search for the best wastewater treatment process in terms of removal of microbiological contaminants and the abatement of bromate discharge, RWTH Aachen University, along with the other environmental institutions, launched a research project and partnered with Xylem to test the effects of wastewater ozonation on water quality and its ecosystem.
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A systems approach to energy and water efficiency in commercial buildings
New building codes continue to raise efficiency standards for new and existing buildings; economic conditions pressure organizations to cut energy costs wherever possible; and new corporate sustainability initiatives require steady efficiency improvements.
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A temporary pre-treatment solution for a remote coal basin
Xylem built a coal ash disposal solution that met regulatory requirements while controlling labor and fuel costs.
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Advanced analytic solutions used to implement state-wide monitoring program to improve asset reliability and resiliency
Air Selangor is a large water distribution company owned by the Malaysian state of Selangor. The public utility serves a population of 8.4 million residents and manages over 6200 kilometers of trunk mains, ranging from 300mm up to 2200mm, with much of the pipelines located in remote areas of the state.
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Advancing carbon capture: sensor technology to monitor safely and at scale
Discover how Sentec partnered with a leading CCS operator to identify sensor technologies and integration pathways for safe, scalable CO₂ monitoring, enabling safer long‑term storage, reduced operational complexity, and regulatory‑ready deployment strategies. -
Advancing Sustainability for Gas Utilities with AMI
Thinking about investing in or expanding your advanced metering infrastructure? One of the many benefits - AMI can help support gas utilities in their carbon reduction goals. This infographic explores the value of AMI in reducing truck rolls and supporting sustainability.
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Alberta Utility Averts Potential Catastrophic Holiday Failure with Proactive Pipeline Management Approach
To ensure safe and reliable water service for its customers, EPCOR partnered with Pure Technologies, a Xylem brand to complete a high-resolution condition assessment. The team inspected a 9.4-kilometer (5.8-mi) section of the critical Northside Pipeline for leaks and pipe wall deterioration.
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ALJARAFESA: Advanced water cycle asset and work order management
Discover how ALJARAFESA modernized water cycle operations with a unified digital platform that connects asset management, maintenance, and leak detection to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and service delivery.
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ApaVital S.A.: Reduction of daily water losses by over 800 m³
ApaVital deploys Xylem Vue to reduce daily water losses by over 800 cubic meters, achieving compliance with EU regulations. -
App Note: Considerations for Sea Cage Aquaculture
The consumer popularity of marine finfish in recent years has led to an increase in the demand for the culture of traditional species and also experimentation with several newer species.
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App Note: Jag Ski Creates Versatile Platform for Bay Study
Webb’s work with his Jag Ski – named in honor of University of South Alabama’s Jaguars
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App Note: Lower Colorado River Authority Data Delivers On-the-Spot Forecasts
Keith Ging, senior hydrologist in the Hydromet Operations group of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), has a Texas-sized challenge.
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App Note: Monitoring Wastewater Flow in Hawaii
Mixing and dilution of effluents discharged into the ocean is an important aspect of health of ocean users and the ecology of the denizens.