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Three ways Concertor’s intelligent pumping helps wastewater utilities
Since its launch, Xylem’s Flygt Concertor intelligent pumping system – the first of its kind in the world – has helped utilities lower energy use, eliminate...
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Solving sedimentation problems in stormwater detention basins
When storms strike, stormwater detention systems are critical to preventing overflows and protecting communities. Sedimentation, however, can be a major...
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River flow champion Dr. Jackie King wins 2019 Stockholm Water Prize
Dr. Jackie King has been named the 2019 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for her game-changing contributions to global river management. She has advanced the...
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Resiliency: Measuring Greenland ice melt with Xylem’s SonTek technology
A team of field researchers has been studying the Greenland ice sheet to answer some important questions: How quickly is meltwater running into the ocean? How...
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Understanding wastewater mixing and adaptive mixers
This video presents the main concepts of wastewater mixing, and how mixers with integrated variable speed control can lower energy use and reduce wear. First,...
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2019 water events, conferences and exhibitions
Find a water trade show or event near you in 2019! Here is our annual list of water events, conferences and exhibitions around the world. Stop by a Xylem booth...
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10 water podcasts on the water industry and water technology
Here are some of the best water podcasts on the water industry and water technology to keep you informed and entertained. 1. Words On Water podcast Words On...
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5 videos on how toilets make the world a better place
World Toilet Day, celebrated on November 19, is about taking action to ensure that everyone has a safe toilet by 2030. 60% of the global population either has...
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White paper: Smarter condition assessment of metallic transmission mains
Metallic pipes typically make up 65% of water and sewer pipelines, but because they fail differently than PCCP and other concrete pipes, you need alternative,...
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Webinar: How a pipeline Health Check saved one utility $160,000 a year
This three-part webinar series presents different approaches to the assessment of critical mains. These approaches range from a low effort Health Check to a...
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5 experts on the impact of smart water
Smart water solutions are already being adopted around the world. We asked five experts from utilities, research institutes and non-profits about major...
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Smart water: Environmental monitoring and analytics
Smart water technologies help you efficiently monitor ecosystems in real time. This monitoring supports smarter decisions about surface water quality,...
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Video: Smart water insights from Xylem CEO Patrick Decker
Xylem CEO Patrick Decker discusses the three main challenges in the water industry, and how smart water technologies can help solve them.
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Xylem’s complete guide to stormwater management
A new guide from Xylem presents the key challenges communities are facing related to stormwater management. By sharing design expertise, the guide aims to help...
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How climate change models help South Florida plan for the future
South Florida is – quite literally – getting into deep water as the climate changes. The region’s eight million inhabitants live in cities and towns that are,...
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Xylem in top ten of Fortune’s “Change the World” list
Xylem has been included on Fortune’s 2018 “Change the World” list, a ranking of 50 companies that have made a significant social impact through their core...
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How to prepare your water utility for hurricanes and floods
About 25 percent of sanitary sewer overflows are caused by weather events, such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt and ground saturation. Xylem has helped thousands...
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Smart water technology and management
Smart water technologies help water managers work more efficiently, while reducing costs and energy consumption. Learn how.
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Xylem showcases smart water solutions at IFAT 2018
Xylem is presenting its latest smart water solutions at IFAT, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, in Munich, May 14-18. As water...
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PureWater Colorado project teaches public about water reuse
This spring the Denver Water Recycling Plant is hosting a project that showcases the benefits of reusing water. The PureWater Colorado Demonstration Project...
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Biotech pioneers win 2018 Stockholm Water Prize
Professors Bruce Rittmann and Mark van Loosdrecht have been named the 2018 Stockholm Water Prize Laureates for revolutionizing water and wastewater treatment....
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Xylem’s Cape Town office installs systems for rainwater and wastewater use
Cape Town’s water shortage has escalated to the level of a disaster, with the city planning to shut off taps to homes and businesses by mid-July. In order to...
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4 videos on women leading water research and innovation
Happy International Women’s Day! Here are four videos featuring women doing inspiring work to bring cleaner water and sustainability to the world. 1. Professor...
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How to protect against hydrogen sulfide when entering a sewer
On Monday morning, January 16, 2017, four utility workers employed by a private construction contractor responded to complaints of a sewage backup in Key...