• 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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Congratulations to the 2017 Stockholm Junior Water Prize winners!

Two students from the US, Ryan Thorpe and Rachel Chang, won the 2017 Stockholm Junior Water Prize on August 29. The students developed a new way to quickly...

Flygt pumps improve irrigation in Azerbaijan

A floating pump station has improved the water supply for irrigation in Azerbaijan while reducing environmental impact. Xylem’s Flygt LL 3400 pumps increased...

How to communicate the value of water and engage the public

Public outreach is critical for water utilities when they need to raise awareness about water issues, inform consumers about rate changes, and get feedback...

Why it’s time to rebuild America’s water infrastructure

If America’s water infrastructure was a carton of milk in your fridge, you would have thrown it away a long time ago. If it was a student, it would be getting...

How to calculate life-cycle costs for pumping systems

When making a major equipment investment, it is easy to focus on short-term gains. However, the real winners tend to be those who invest in equipment that...

How utilities can systemically reduce non-revenue water

Non-revenue water is any water that a utility produces for which it does not collect any income. In the United States, about 24 percent of all water produced...