• 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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Innovative UV system reduces plant’s energy use and maintenance

After a 17-year run, the UV disinfection system at the French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant was limping toward the finish line. The plant decided to replace...

Real-time aeration monitoring and control lowers energy use by 95%

A recent study at a wastewater treatment plant showed that real-time monitoring and control of aeration reduced nutrients returned to the main treatment...

Xylem’s Annual Sustainability Report: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

Xylem’s new Sustainability Report, “The Opportunity of a Lifetime,” outlines the company’s commitment to partnering with customers and communities to pioneer...

Pipeline inspection time cut from five months to a single day

A solution from Xylem’s Pure Technologies brand recently completed a 44-mile (77 km) water pipeline inspection in a single day. The inspection usually took at...

Xylem showcases smart water solutions at IFAT 2018

Xylem is presenting its latest smart water solutions at IFAT, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, in Munich, May 14-18. As water...

PureWater Colorado project teaches public about water reuse

This spring the Denver Water Recycling Plant is hosting a project that showcases the benefits of reusing water. The PureWater Colorado Demonstration Project...