• Algae system turns wastewater into clean resource

    Pasco food plants create renewable energy and use algae to cut nutrients.

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  • Inside the work of a Xylem AQUA pro

    Denver Thomas keeps critical water systems for healthcare safe and reliable.

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  • Craft beer brewed with recycled water

    See how Charlotte Water’s Renew Brew builds support for water reuse.

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  • Flood protection for London’s new tunnel

    Learn how Xylem’s flood prevention system helps keep the tunnel safe and dry.

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  • Smarter planning starts with Solver

    Xylem’s selection tool helps you find the right solution for your water system faster.

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  • Rethinking resilience

    Learn how water utilities around the world are scaling proven technology to boost resilience.

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  • Texas community cuts nonrevenue water by 42%

    Xylem’s SmartBall tool detects hidden pipeline leaks without disrupting service.

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Water Innovation for a More Sustainable World

“Water is in everything. In every industry, in every community and in every local ecosystem. It’s so important to all those that we keep it safe and clean.”...

Transforming Water in India

“The great thing with smart infrastructure is that instead of patching problems, you apply holistic, innovative solutions. This supports India’s bold ambitions...

Wastewater pumping station in Slovenia cuts energy use by 35% with Flygt Concertor®

A wastewater pumping station in Trbovlje, Slovenia, was constantly clogging and requiring maintenance at least once a week. After replacing the station’s pumps...

Water documentary featuring Xylem released worldwide on Netflix

Brave Blue World, narrated by Liam Neeson and featuring actors and activists Matt Damon and Jaden Smith, will be released on Netflix on October 21, 2020. The...

Q&A: Award-winning teenagers develop solution for farming in arid regions

The winners of this year’s Stockholm Junior Water Prize, Hiroki Matsuhashi and Takuma Miyaki, found a new use for tataki – a material used in Japanese earthen...

Smart utility network to help Anglian Water tackle water shortages

By 2025, Anglian Water, located in East England, could face a projected water shortage of up to 30 million liters of water a day. To meet this challenge, the...