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The revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive: Why it’s time to act
Learn how wastewater treatment plants can prepare for the revised UWWTD, improve performance and unlock long-term operational benefits with Xylem. -
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Three ways hydronic systems benefit data centers
From lower energy consumption to maximum uptime, modern hydronics deliver substantial advantages -
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Xylem, partners and communities accelerate progress on water security
In 2023, Xylem employee volunteers, partners and customers helped 1,000 nonprofits to deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries.
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Yorkshire Water deploys the largest CoMag system in the world to protect UK rivers
As phosphorus limits tighten across the UK, wastewater utilities are turning to proven, scalable treatment solutions to protect water quality and plan for growth. At its Knostrop Wastewater Treatment Works, Yorkshire Water adopted Xylem’s innovative CoMag™ ballasted clarification technology to meet stricter discharge requirements while increasing treatment capacity and improving operational efficiency.
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Yorkshire Water eradicates wastewater pump blockages with intelligent pumping system
The Flygt Concertor N pump, deployed at over 150 pump stations, has decreased reactive callouts by 51% and contributed to a 29% reduction in energy use.
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Young innovators solve water at the 2023 Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge
Winning university-level team uses data science to tackle marine pollution.
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Channeling utility challenges into technology innovation
Meet Brian Jo, Senior Manager of Product Engineering, and learn about what's driving the next generation of condition assessment technology at Xylem.
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Five ways confirmation of containment can strengthen your integrity program
Pure Technologies' SmartBall platform can ensure product containment beyond the detection limit of any other LDS. In this blog, we’ll explore five ways this tool benefits an integrity management program by providing complete confirmation of containment.
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How can I leverage pipeline inspection and monitoring data for long-term planning?
Utilities can predict the future condition of their pipelines and estimate when specific pipes should be reinspected or considered for repair or replacement. The ability to forecast helps utilities better plan and budget for pipeline maintenance in the coming years.
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How inline leak detection can support your inline inspection program
While leak detection and inline inspection (ILI) are different areas of pipeline integrity, the use of inline leak detection tools can support ILI results.
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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 pipeline, they only operate at roughly 2-3% of throughput, and have a theoretical limit of 1% of throughput due to the error tolerance for meters.
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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.
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Repair vs. replace: a comparative analysis of large valve management
In the fall of 2017, Grand Rapids contracted with Wachs Water Services to assess and evaluate 20 additional large valves Grand Rapids’ transmission system to pilot the foreign method of maintenance, operation and rehabilitation.
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Using the right data to improve pipeline management
With stories of broken mains and aging infrastructure attracting more public attention, pipeline owners face difficult questions about long-term planning for their water and wastewater linear assets. In particular, when and where to focus renewal funding to service these aging networks.
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What makes a pipeline deteriorate to a state of failure?
According to AWWA’s 2016 Benchmarking Survey, the average water and wastewater utility has seven breaks per 100 miles of piping every year. Tip-top systems experience just four breaks in that distance, while those at the bottom have 18.
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When more data isn't better: rethinking bar-wrapped pipe assessment
A conversation with Xylem’s Ikram Efaz on the team’s award-winning research into what drives failure in bar-wrapped pipe -
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Continuous electrodeionisation (CEDI) vs mixed bed systems for power plants
Explore how CEDI outperforms mixed bed systems in power plant water treatment - cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and supporting sustainability goals.
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Aquaculture Q&A
A closer look at the solutions Xylem supplies for the Aquaculture industry