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Paris water utility uses SmartBall® to quickly detect pipeline leaks
The public water utility in Paris, France, inspected a critical, nearly 100-year-old drinking water pipeline for leaks without disrupting service.
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People of Xylem: Baxter McCoy, Product Security Engineer
Baxter McCoy’s journey at Xylem began with a high school career fair and led to a dynamic role in cybersecurity. From the paint shop to Product Security Engineer, discover how his ambition, curiosity, and passion for technology helped him grow his career and protect global infrastructure.
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People of Xylem: Inside the work of a Xylem AQUA pro service professional
Meet Denver Thomas, a Xylem AQUA pro who keeps critical water systems running in healthcare, pharma, and life sciences facilities.
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People of Xylem: Monique Terry, Senior Director, Continuous Improvement
Monique Terry shares her journey from engineering student to continuous improvement leader, driving innovation, mentoring talent, and championing diversity at Xylem.
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People of Xylem: Solving global water challenges with a multi-generational workforce
Three Xylem colleagues share how varied experiences and viewpoints can lead to new approaches for water operators and the communities they serve.
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Protecting London’s new Silvertown Tunnel from flooding
The new 1.4-kilometer tunnel under the River Thames is designed to ease congestion. Learn how Xylem’s flood prevention system helps keep it dry and safe.
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Redefining innovation for sustainability impact
Q&A with Xylem’s Vice President, Sustainability and Social Impact Austin Alexander.
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Redefining Resilience: Innovation where it's needed most
Learn how U.S. water utilities are building resilience now – using proven technology, smarter funding, and stronger collaboration.
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Remote pump monitoring helps aquaculture farmer work more effectively
NLN Farms, located near the coastal town of Chocowinity, North Carolina, needed to transfer water from four aquaculture ponds to a nearby reservoir. The farm selected Xylem's Godwin CD100 dewatering pump for the job, with Field Smart Technology, which enables real-time monitoring and control of the pump from a smartphone.
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Rethinking Resilience: How utilities are delivering the future of water
Discover how cities are making water systems future-ready. Download the Rethinking Resilience report to explore smarter, scalable solutions.
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Ripple Effect: A Basque Blueprint for Smart Water Management
A water utility in Spain uses AI, sensors, and predictive tech to transform water management and boost resilience across 98 communities.
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Ripple Effect: Accelerating digital transformation
How digital twin technology can help water utilities ride the digital wave
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Ripple Effect: Inside Aurora Water’s digital shift to build a more resilient city
Aurora Water in Colorado is transforming its aging water system to meet the needs of a growing population through digital tools, smart meters, and predictive analytics. The utility uses condition assessments, machine learning, and a 3D digital twin to spot risks and guide infrastructure investments. This data-driven approach helps Aurora deliver reliable water and build a resilient, sustainable system for its growing community.
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Ripple Effect: Weathering climate challenges by combining data with nature-based solutions
As climate impacts escalate, utilities worldwide are reimagining water system management to build resilience against more frequent floods. In Ontario, Canada, Kitchener Utilities uses digital technologies to enable quicker response times and make smarter investment decisions.
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Roslagsvatten reduces pump station visits by 50% with Remote Inspection technology
The utility Roslagsvatten in Sweden needed a more efficient way to inspect its pump stations. It decided to test Avensor Remote Inspection from Xylem, a brand-agnostic hardware kit that sends live video, audio and data to operators. The solution reduced pump station visits by 50%, giving operators more time to focus on crucial tasks.
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Silanna Semiconductor produces ultrapure water with multi-stage solution
The semiconductor manufacturer converts 70% of readily available municipal water into Type E-1 ultrapure water, while minimizing maintenance and downtime.
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Sinking or Swimming in a Data-Enabled Water Utility: Q&A with IWA Expert Oliver Grievson
Data and digital technology are increasing priorities for the water industry, helping utilities solve real problems. But while there are many paths to digitalization, there are also pitfalls.
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Smart irrigation: How digital tools help cities and growers save water
Irrigation expert Begoña Tarrazona shares how smart digital tools help cities and farms save water, reduce costs, and boost sustainability.
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Smart, fully monitored stormwater pumping system delivers peace of mind and savings
As climate change leads to bigger stormwater events, Xylem helps customers address this challenge with reliable, easy-to-use pumping solutions that save costs.
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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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Water, hydrogen and the energy revolution - answering the key questions of sustainable water management in hydrogen generation
Xylem experts explore the role of water in hydrogen production, the importance of sustainable strategies, and how to minimize water-related risks.