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Spanish utilities enhancing flood resilience with early warning systems
Learn how early warning systems can forecast floods and automatically trigger protective measures to help safeguard people and critical assets.
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Stockholm Junior Water Prize winners bring faster flood warnings to small communities
When heavy rains hit, minutes matter. A few extra moments of warning can mean the difference between reaching safety before a flood or being caught by rising waters. That urgency drove German students Jana Spiller and Niklas Ruf to design WarnMe, a low-cost, open-source flood warning system for small towns and rural communities.
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Sustainable Flow Loop shower recirculates water with Xylem’s Flojet pump
By recirculating and treating shower water in real time, the innovative LOOP shower system reduces water consumption by up to 80% and energy usage by 70%.
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Teen innovators use machine learning and chemistry to combat PFAS pollution
Two students combined their interests in machine learning and natural sciences to create an affordable solution to detect and treat PFAS.
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The importance of optimal redundancy in the power market
Ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime with reliable water treatment solutions
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The Key to Phosphorus Reduction
Cost-effective solutions to meet stringent phosphorus limits while enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability
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The Power of Reducing Maintenance Requirements; a Safe and Low-Cost Approach
Maximizing efficiency and uptime with low-maintenance electrochlorination technology for seawater processing
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The race to net zero: Meet four global water utilities setting the pace on decarbonization
Learn how water utilities in Chile, China, Belgium and Germany are transforming water management to be more energy-efficient and less carbon-intensive.
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The Solution Just Got Smaller
Wafer® UV system offers compact and cost effective disinfection for space constrained plants
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3 utilities achieve cleaner, more reliable water for their communities with intelligent solutions
From droughts to floods to leaking pipes, water utilities are under more pressure than ever. Traditional infrastructure wasn’t designed for today’s demands, but digital technology is helping close the gap. Tucson Water, Buffalo Sewer Authority and Hot Springs are three utilities leveraging Xylem’s intelligent solutions to identify and address issues before they happen – providing a cleaner, more reliable water supply for the communities they serve.
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3 utilities turning wastewater into opportunity with advanced treatment and reuse
Utilities around the world are rethinking wastewater, transforming it from a challenge into a valuable resource. Stratmoor Hills, Key West Resort Utilities and Beijing Water Group are using Xylem’s advanced treatment technologies to meet stricter quality standards, reduce nutrient discharge and advance reuse – protecting water resources for their communities.
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4 benefits of digital twin technology for water utilities
Everyone is talking about digital twin technology, but what are its most practical applications and benefits for water utilities? Let’s take a look.
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Defender® Regenerative Media Filters (RMFs)
There’s more to the Defender® RMF than meets the eye. Here are five lesser-known facts.
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5 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Set to Transform Water Management
2025 has been dubbed the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, shining a spotlight on the growing role of computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Accelerating action: 5 women creating impact in the water sector
For International Women's Day 2025, Xylem is highlighting 5 women colleagues who are empowering customers and partners to build a more water-secure world.
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Beaver Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant protects local waterway with UV treatment technology
Flowing through the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, Beaver Creek is more than just a local waterway – it’s a 303(d) listed stream, meaning it’s been flagged by the state as needing environmental restoration. A 303(d) designation comes with strict pollution limits for everything from nutrients and bacteria to heavy metals and chemicals.
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Andrea Rinaldo wins the Stockholm Water Prize for research on rivers
Andrea Rinaldo’s pioneering research has led to new insights into the complex ways in which water shapes the Earth’s surface and ecosystems.
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Aquaculture farmers boost productivity with advanced water management technology
Discover how seven aquaculture farms overcome their unique challenges with Xylem technology, helping increase productivity and efficiency.
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Beyond the hype: How leading utilities are applying AI to water management
Utilities worldwide are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, anticipate challenges, and secure their water supply. In this Q&A, Xylem’s Vice President of AI Solutions and Impact, Austin Alexander, explains how people and technology together are shaping a more resilient, data-driven future for water management.
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Building a “circle of confidence” with employees and customers
Learn how Xylem’s EHS program strengthens safety, empowers employees, improves performance, and creates lasting value for customers.
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Castel San Pietro plant maintains operations and improves water quality during renovation
A wastewater treatment plant in Italy continued operations during a renovation using a rental solution for an activated sludge filter, the Sanitaire Taron.
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CEDI: The key to increasing boiler performance
Discover how next-gen ultrapure water treatment systems help power plant operators boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance sustainability and safety
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Circular by design: Xylem's Emmaboda facility leads in water and metal reuse
At Xylem’s Emmaboda facility, circular economy practices are part of everyday production. Its on-site foundry sources over 85% of its iron from recycled or reclaimed materials, helping to reduce waste and reliance on virgin resources. At the same time, a purpose-built water treatment plant allows the factory to reuse 100% of its process water – 20 million liters per year.
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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 systems. These overflow events not only threaten local ecosystems but also pose public health risks. To meet these growing challenges, utilities need smarter, data-driven approaches to effectively manage and mitigate CSOs.