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Uncovering the secrets of the deep
Scientists in the United States have found a massive reservoir of water three times the size of the Earth’s oceans, located 400 miles below the surface of the...
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Xylem wins AWWA award
The American Water Works Association has announced this year’s “Best in Advertising” award winners. For the AWWA’s publication Journal – American Water Works...
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Failure not an option for wastewater utility
Faced with shrinking budgets, some US wastewater utilities have defaulted to a “run-to-fail” strategy for assets such as lift station pumps. But the Costa Mesa...
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Dr. Peter Gleick: Water efficiency key to solving crisis
As California continues to struggle to manage the worst drought in more than a century, water issues are once again at the top of the political and economic...
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Sanitation program helps keep girls in school
On a recent trip to India, Xylem employee Cecilia Holmquist Östling heard firsthand from school girls in West Bengal how new sanitation facilities have helped...
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Water events calendar 2014
Whether you are interested in new products, making contacts or learning about new trends in the water and wastewater industries, there are a number of events...
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World Bank: Time to plan energy and water use together
The World Bank is launching a new initiative called Thirsty Energy that will help developing countries better plan for the impact of water scarcity on energy...
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Bringing relief to Typhoon Haiyan survivors
In partnership with Mercy Corps and Planet Water Foundation, Xylem recently announced it is providing safe water and sanitation solutions to support survivors...
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Celebrating the toilet
Many people imagine the toilet to be the dirtiest place in their home (it’s not, see below). The toilet is a tolerated necessity, but not worthy of our...
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Water plant chooses cost-efficient UV solution
When Sydvatten AB needed a UV disinfection solution for its water plant in Skåne in southern Sweden, it opted for a custom-made system from Xylem’s WEDECO...
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World Water Week highlights
Did you miss World Water Week 2013? The theme of this year’s conference, held September 1-6 in Stockholm, was water cooperation. More than 200 organizations...
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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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Sanitation innovator wins Stockholm Water Prize
Dr. Peter Morgan has been named the 2013 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for his work to protect the health of millions of people through improved sanitation...
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Pumping solution cuts costs in Italy
Companies working with sewage collection, treatment and disposal are frequently confronted with the challenge of minimizing costs, while seeking to protect the...
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A powerful pump in a slim package
The brand-new Flygt Slimline propeller pump series from Xylem has been specially designed to handle large volumes of water at low heads. These self-cleaning...
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Extreme weather and water
From the recent record-breaking heat wave in Australia to the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in the US, extreme weather events are increasingly common....
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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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Flygt Experior
Welcome to a new era in wastewater pumping. Where engineering excellence and a pioneering spirit combine with an unmatched understanding of your needs. Flygt...
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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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How Las Vegas got smart about water
Patricia Mulroy learned a long time ago that when you are in charge of supplying water to nearly two million people living in the desert, never plan for the...
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5 must-read books on water
From irrigation in ancient Mesopotamia to the modern bottled water industry, five recent books investigate how water has created the world we live in, and how...
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Creating value through life-cycle assessment
It is no accident that Xylem has recently released a range of products that help customers improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. Read on to find out how...
