Stormwater Treatment

Stormwater runoff occurs when rainfall or snowmelt cannot infiltrate the ground and instead flows across hard surfaces into drainage networks, pumping stations, and natural water bodies. Without effective management, this runoff can contribute to flooding, infrastructure damage, and the spread of contaminants that threaten ecosystems and water quality. Integrated stormwater treatment and pumping solutions are essential to control flows, protect communities, and meet environmental standards.

Challenges of Stormwater Runoff 

• Pollutant Load
  Runoff can carry a range of pollutants such as fibrous materials, sediments, oils, heavy metals, and chemicals. These contaminants degrade water quality, harm aquatic life, and impact ecosystems. 
  
  
• Flood risk and Extreme weather
  Intense rainfall events can overload gravity-based drainage systems. Without adequate stormwater pumping capacity, low-lying areas and critical infrastructure face increased flood risk, resulting in economic losses and service disruption.
  
  
• Erosion and Sedimentation
  High runoff velocity can erode soil and transport sediment into waterways. This not only affects aquatic habitats but also increases water turbidity. 
  
  
• Infrastructure Performance and Maintenance
  Stormwater systems rely on a combination of pipes, basins, treatment units, and pumping stations. These assets must operate reliably during intermittent but high-demand events, while remaining efficient and easy to maintain during dry periods.
  
  
• Regulatory Compliance
  Navigating local, state, and federal regulations involves managing discharge permits, maintaining water quality standards, and adhering to reporting and monitoring requirements. 

Stormwater Runoff Treatment Solutions

Xylem brings decades of experience designing and supplying stormwater pumping and management systems to address the urgent and often intermittent nature of stormwater runoff.  

We offer a comprehensive suite of solutions, including advanced pumps and control systems designed to handle fluctuating flow rates to ensure reliable performance during peak runoff events. Our smart water management systems use real-time data and analytics to optimize pump operation, stormwater flow and reduce the risk of flooding. Additionally, we supply specialty adsorptive media and a full range of treatment equipment to meet even the strictest discharge-limit requirements.  

Whether you need full-scale, pilot, or rental solutions, Xylem provides tailored options supported by our extensive service network to help manage stormwater challenges, safeguard communities, and achieve regulatory compliance.