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Liquid Assets: Transforming food industry wastewater into clean energy
How one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of bakery ingredients uses advanced treatment technology to turn waste into a renewable energy.
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Manchester City Football Club champions water reuse with Xylem technology
The Manchester City Football Club is using Xylem technology to collect, treat and reuse rainwater to sustainability irrigate the pitches at their practice facilities.
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Net Zero: Mapping the route to water utility decarbonization
The water sector has a role to play in the global effort to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and helping to slow climate change. Our sector is energy-intensive, and technology now gives us an opportunity to manage water much more efficiently.
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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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5 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Set to Transform Water Management
2025 has been dubbed the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, shining a spotlight on the growing role of computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.
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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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3 utilities achieve cleaner, more reliable water for their communities with intelligent solutions
From droughts to floods to leaking pipes, water utilities are under more pressure than ever. Traditional infrastructure wasn’t designed for today’s demands, but digital technology is helping close the gap. Tucson Water, Buffalo Sewer Authority and Hot Springs are three utilities leveraging Xylem’s intelligent solutions to identify and address issues before they happen – providing a cleaner, more reliable water supply for the communities they serve.
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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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Flygt hydro turbines used for small-scale hydroelectric power in Kentucky
Appalachian Hydro Associates (AHA) in Ravenna, Kentucky, was seeking to develop a more cost-effective model for small hydro projects. AHA partnered with Berea College to offset the upfront investments, then began planning a small hydroelectric power plant at an abandoned lock chamber along the Kentucky River. With five Flygt hydro turbines from Xylem, the plant is now a source of revenue for the college, producing 500 kilowatts of energy per turbine.
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Global Omnium turns smart meter data into actionable insights with Xylem Vue
Global Omnium supplies water to 400 Spanish towns and cities, serving over five million people, and manages one of the largest smart meter networks in Europe. To collect and process smart meter data, the utility developed a unique software and analytics platform, now part of Xylem Vue. Discover how the utility uses the platform to improve operations and offer new services.
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Beaver Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant protects local waterway with UV treatment technology
Flowing through the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, Beaver Creek is more than just a local waterway – it’s a 303(d) listed stream, meaning it’s been flagged by the state as needing environmental restoration. A 303(d) designation comes with strict pollution limits for everything from nutrients and bacteria to heavy metals and chemicals.
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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.