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The looming water shortage crisis
An astronaut’s view of Earth reveals a blue planet with 70 percent of its surface covered in water. Yet the World Economic Forum (WEF) earlier this year ranked...
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Choosing the right material for your wastewater pumps
Over the last few decades wastewater has become more complex. The material for a wastewater pump, therefore, must be carefully selected based on the...
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Abolishing water poverty
One in eight people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water. Xylem Watermark and Planet Water are working to change this by providing clean...
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Xylem’s Strategy
In an age when water is becoming more valuable than oil, it is important to have a very clear strategy. Have a look at our strategy, how Xylem is solving water.
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New report on clogging and throughlet size
Pump manufacturers have traditionally believed that pump clogging can be avoided by making the internal pump throughlet equal to or larger than what can be...
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Sludge pumping perfection
Xylem recently published the Flygt Handbook of Sludge Pumping , a reference work filled with case studies, in-depth knowledge and engineering expertise....
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Xylem Watermark Brings Clean Water to Rural Peru
In this video, Xylem employees, working in partnership with global water NGO Water For People, install systems that provide clean water to a small town in...
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Singapore’s future water strategy
Harry Seah is Director of Technology and Water Quality at Singapore’s national water agency, PUB. Here he talks to Impeller about Singapore’s efforts to become...
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New entry tops top-entry agitator market
Flygt top-entry agitators save energy and support methane gas recovery. Xylem has launched a series of new Flygt topentry agitators that off er benefits in...
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Xylem aids flood victims in Pakistan
In August, as many as four million people became homeless by the worst South Asian floods in 80 years. In the aftermath of disaster, the lack of clean water,...
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A radical solution
The groundbreaking Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) is a way to control microcontaminants that build up in ground- and surface water. Scientists have been...
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Asset Management Begins With Leak Detection
A leak represents not only water loss, but can indicate the potential for pipeline failure. How proactive utilities are taking the gamble out of finding leaks...
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Establish System Control and Reliability
The operability of critical valves is essential to control a water system and ensure system reliability. Critical valves control vital water transmission lines...
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How can I leverage pipeline inspection and monitoring data for long-term planning?
Imagine you have a big outdoor celebration planned for Saturday. You check the weather, and there’s a 90% chance of rain. Will you change your plans? While the...
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How large a leak could you be missing with CPM?
Computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) is legislated on most pipelines in North America. While these systems are crucial in maintaining the integrity of a...
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How Threat Monitoring Can Save Pipeline Operators Time and Money
Pipeline damage can happen even with a robust integrity program in place. Third-party damage during excavation, natural disasters, and even material defects...
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Identifying and Addressing the Weak Links
A recent water main repair highlights the accuracy of inline inspection and the value of condition assessment for proactive pipeline management. Pure...
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Increased Regulation Makes Rising Main Management A Risk Priority
While metallic rising mains have been historically difficult to manage, a risk-based approach increases confidence in the condition of the pipeline. Nothing...
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Is Continuous Monitoring Only for High-Risk Pipelines?
SoundPrint ® AFO has been the gold standard for continuous monitoring of high-risk prestressed concrete pipelines (PCCP) for over two decades. Data from the...
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Piecing Together the Pipeline Integrity Puzzle
Pipelines are the safest way to deliver energy products. Robert Zmud has dedicated his career to making these assets even safer. PureHM’s Integrity Consulting...
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Proactive Pipeline Management Aging Infrastructure Report
Many utilities across the United States are dealing with the challenges of aging water and sewer infrastructure, much of which was installed many decades ago....
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PureHM Now Offering Comprehensive Suite of Internal Corrosion Solutions
We are happy to announce the recent addition of a full-scale Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA), Internal Corrosion Predictive Modeling (ICPM), and...
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Repair vs. Replace: A Comparative Analysis of Large Valve Management
Grand Rapids is the second largest water system in Michigan and delivers clean drinking water to the Greater Grand Rapids area using Lake Michigan as its raw...
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Responding to water and wastewater pipeline emergencies
U.S. and Canadian utilities experience an annual average of 11.1 breaks per 100 miles of pipe, according to a 2023 Utah State University study . When a water...
