Site managers responsible for utility or industrial water operations face constant demands. Managers must keep operations running smoothly, stay compliant with increasingly complex regulations and prevent costly downtime – all while overseeing limited staff and tight timelines.

From the Amazon rainforests to the Caribbean coasts, communities across Latin America are adapting to shifting water conditions. Changing weather patterns, population growth and expanding urban development are placing new demands on drinking water systems across the region. 

Learn how four water utilities are combatting water loss throughout their networks, increasing water and energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.

Using new platforms to integrate and leverage data shouldn’t feel scary. Here are five tips to help you navigate the digital landscape securely.

Since installing the Flygt N pump, the utility has completely eliminated reactive callouts, saving time and money, while also increasing system reliability.

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.

Using advanced digital technology, the city of Hot Springs has reduced non-revenue water loss from 44% to 24%. Learn how.

The Southeast U.S. – once considered water-rich – is facing a new reality. Recently, the region has been hit hard by record-breaking droughts, prompting communities to rethink how they manage and protect their water sources.

See how Clifton cut energy use in half and reduced settling problems with adaptive mixers that transform wastewater treatment performance.

To find out more about how Xylem is applying data science in the real world, Making Waves is profiling some of our experts on the power and potential of distilling data into actionable insights.

Every hour the UV system can treat as much drinking water as almost nine Olympic swimming pools.

Beijing Drainage Group is using water reuse, digital solutions and bold innovation to solve some of the toughest urban water challenges of our time.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating global conversations, as people question what it will mean for society and how to identify the best ways to put its transformative powers to work responsibly. We’re already seeing the incredible impact of Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri and ChatGPT on our everyday lives. How will AI shape the future of water?

Faced with limited space and rising energy costs, a German town upgraded its water system with a compact, efficient pump that reused existing piping.

Faced with aging infrastructure, the city now uses advanced metering infrastructure to proactively detect leaks and send immediate alerts to customers.

Leading water operators embrace data-fueled solutions to tackle aging infrastructure and water security challenges.

When a fire shut down a major water treatment plant in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, the local water utility urgently needed support to maintain service for 8,500 residents. Xylem responded immediately, deploying a Godwin diesel-driven dewatering pump to restore water access. Once the situation stabilized, the utility upgraded to a more efficient electric pump, keeping the community’s water flowing.

See how advanced flow monitoring is boosting California’s groundwater recharge and transforming the future of water management.

How a water utility in Spain is using digital twins and AI to prevent pipeline breaks, anticipate risks, and optimize water management.

As the water sector embraces digital technologies to improve resilience and efficiency, cybersecurity has become mission critical. Every connected device and cloud-based solution strengthens water management but also expands the attack surface for potential cyber threats.

To move forward with long overdue infrastructure upgrades, Nodra AB needed a wastewater bypass solution capable of lifting up to 3,000 liters per second into its Slottshagens treatment plant. Xylem’s Rental Solutions team set up a turnkey wastewater bypass station in a little over three weeks. Through dedicated service personnel and remote, digital monitoring and control, Xylem provided 24/7 operational support throughout the 10-week bypass.

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.

Everyone is talking about digital twin technology, but what are its most practical applications and benefits for water utilities? Let’s take a look.

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.