• 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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Sustainable UV solution for water treatment plant

A German water treatment plant has recently switched its disinfection treatment from chlorine dioxide to a more sustainable ultraviolet (UV) solution. Using...

Xylem factory using sustainable thermal energy

At its plant in southern Sweden, Xylem has installed a thermal energy storage system that has reduced its energy usage by more than 67 percent. The Emmaboda...

9 amazing water videos

We are far from understanding everything about how water interacts with the world. When water encounters chemicals, sound waves, animals and planets, the...

Xylem commits to American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Xylem has announced that it has signed on to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. The pledge was started by the Obama administration as a way for...

Best practices for a circular economy

A new report looks at how companies in key industries are reducing waste while driving economic growth. The report, published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce...

4 ways to take action on World Toilet Day

November 19 marks the UN-designated World Toilet Day. It might sound silly, but the issues World Toilet Day brings awareness to are incredibly serious. Here...