The aerospace and defense industry relies on water for a wide range of uses, such as fabrication processes, component washing, production-line cooling, and robotic waterjet and laser cutting, to plating and anodizing among many others. The quality required also ranges from ultrapure and deionized water to the treatment of wastewater effluent sometimes containing hazardous contaminants. In many applications, these discharged waters can be recycled and reused creating efficiencies that not only reduce costs but improve sustainability.
Xylem offers a broad range of solutions to help manufacturers meet the industry’s demanding needs for quality water and promote eco-friendly stewardship of this valuable natural resource. We understand the importance of compliance with US Government standards and regulations, including cybersecurity and ITAR requirements, and work to ensure our solutions align.
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Case Studies
Mobile Water Treatment Keeps U.S. Navy Ships Moving
Providing quick turnaround with efficient water treatment at the Norfolk Naval Station
Mobile demineralization units provided high-quality boiler feed water at Norfolk Naval Station, helping maintain U.S. Navy operational readiness.
Satellite manufacturer achieves zero liquid discharge with Xylem
How a new satellite production facility turned wastewater reuse into a mission-critical advantage
A Texas-based satellite manufacturer solved the challenge of no sewer access by deploying a zero liquid discharge water recycling system. The solution enables 95%+ water reuse, recovers 66M gallons annually, and avoids $30M+ in disposal costs, while digital monitoring ensures reliable, uninterrupted satellite production and strong sustainability performance.