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Rural North Texas community cuts non-revenue water by 42% with pipeline leak detection technology
In the rural city of Iowa Park, Texas, the Cypress Water Transmission Line serves as a community backbone – delivering drinking water to 6,000 residents and local businesses.
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Xylem Solver: Transforming water challenges into completed projects
Choosing the right technology for a water system isn’t easy. The sheer number of options and technical details to sort through can quickly get overwhelming, even for seasoned engineers. That’s why Xylem developed Solver, a next generation digital platform that simplifies product selection and empowers users to make smarter decisions.
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Energy use cut by 50 percent at Heathrow Airport pumping station
Heathrow Airport’s cargo center has improved the efficiency of a wastewater pumping station thanks to a solution from Xylem. According to a comparison study... -
Rotterdam Zoo gets ozone solution
The Oceanium, one of Rotterdam Zoo’s most popular attractions, was faced with a major challenge last year when its existing ozone generators failed. Thanks to... -
Innovative pumping solution saves energy, expense and space for Großostheim, Germany
The charming Bavarian town of Großostheim, less than an hour southeast of Frankfurt, is home to picturesque streets filled with half-timbered houses and an... -
Redefining resilience: Innovation where it's needed most
Across the US, water utilities face mounting risks – aging infrastructure, tighter budgets, and a more volatile climate – all while the funding gap continues... -
Aging pipes, modern solutions: How Hot Springs cut water loss by 50%
The city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, had a problem hidden beneath its feet – millions of gallons of treated water disappearing every day. The culprit? Aging... -
How to tackle water scarcity in a city of 22 million people
Beijing Drainage Group is using water reuse, digital solutions and bold innovation to solve some of the toughest urban water challenges of our time.... -
Ripple Effect: A Basque Blueprint for Smart Water Management
Nestled between the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrenees, Bilbao’s geography – a blend of coasts, valleys, and mountains – poses unique water management challenges.... -
Xylem and partners launch “Wave of Action” to improve clean water access
Xylem’s Wave of Action builds on Watermark’s 2024 momentum, where volunteers collectively dedicated more than 220,000 hours to advancing water security.... -
Powering recovery: How diesel and electric dewatering pumps restored clean water after a fire
When a fire shut down a major water treatment plant in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, the local water utility urgently needed support to maintain service for 8,500... -
Advanced pumps and services optimize wastewater management for Portugal Cove-St. Phillips
The picturesque coastal community of Portugal Cove-St. Philips (PCSP) in Newfoundland, Canada, faced a major challenge with its wastewater systems. Constant... -
Ripple Effect: Weathering climate challenges by combining data with nature-based solutions
As climate impacts escalate, utilities worldwide are reimagining water system management to build resilience against more frequent floods. In Ontario, Canada,... -
5 ways to maintain water infrastructure cybersecurity while going digital
By Dr. Kenneth Crowther Digital transformation in the water and wastewater infrastructure space offers incredible value in the face of increasing challenges –... -
Partnership in action: Driving digital transformation for water utilities
Leading water operators embrace data-fueled solutions to tackle aging infrastructure and water security challenges. Nearly 18 months ago, Xylem committed to... -
4 European utilities tackling water loss through advanced technologies
As more utilities set ambitious 2050 net zero goals, the European water sector is taking bolder steps to cut water and energy waste and reduce GHG emissions.... -
Combined sewer overflows: Smarter solutions for water utilities
As extreme weather events like heavy rainfall and flooding become more frequent, combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are putting greater strain on urban water... -
Join Aquaton: A virtual marathon to support vital water projects around the world
This November, you can turn your everyday exercise into funding for community water projects. When you register for the Aquaton virtual global marathon, Xylem... -
Teen innovators use machine learning and chemistry to combat PFAS pollution
When two students noticed that PFAS pollution wasn't getting enough attention in the UK, they decided to do something about it. Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi... -
High-efficiency mixers help three wastewater operators save energy and costs
Mixers in aeration and sludge tanks can account for up to 10% of a wastewater treatment plant’s overall energy use. By selecting energy-efficient mixers,... -
PFAS treatment technologies for water utilities and PFAS-contaminated sites
PFAS treatment is a growing area of concern for water utilities, businesses and communities, particularly as governments pass stricter regulations. Research... -
Innovative PFAS solution earns UK students Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom have received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on PFAS... -
More than 4,400 students from 150 countries participate in Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge
Teams from the Philippines and Algeria take top honors in competition to develop new water conservation and sustainability solutions. As global water... -
Emerging PFAS trends: Insights from Xylem's innovation leader on the Water Values Podcast
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the first-ever national drinking water standard in the U.S. for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
