Utilities worldwide are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, anticipate challenges, and secure their water supply. In this Q&A, Xylem’s Vice President of AI Solutions and Impact, Austin Alexander, explains how people and technology together are shaping a more resilient, data-driven future for water management.

Learn how Xylem’s EHS program strengthens safety, empowers employees, improves performance, and creates lasting value for customers.

A wastewater treatment plant in Italy continued operations during a renovation using a rental solution for an activated sludge filter, the Sanitaire Taron.

Discover how next-gen ultrapure water treatment systems help power plant operators boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance sustainability and safety

At Xylem’s Emmaboda facility, circular economy practices are part of everyday production. Its on-site foundry sources over 85% of its iron from recycled or reclaimed materials, helping to reduce waste and reliance on virgin resources. At the same time, a purpose-built water treatment plant allows the factory to reuse 100% of its process water – 20 million liters per year.

Researchers and disaster response teams are deploying advanced solutions to strengthen flood resilience. Here are three innovators making a difference.

In recognition of International Volunteer Day, Making Waves spoke with Xylem colleague and Watermark Ambassador and volunteer, Carolina Casserly.

Two entrepreneurs turned to Xylem with an extraordinary project: they wanted to breed shrimp in the Alps, without using chemicals and antibiotics.

In the middle of Luneburg Heath, far from any major body of water in northern Germany, Heidefisch GmbH focuses on continuous water circulation and treatment.

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.

With real-time visibility into water usage at their training facility, the Club can make smarter decisions to optimize irrigation.

The largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere uses Xylem’s filtration solution to reuse 99% of exhibit water, potentially saving $1.5 million annually.

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.

Three wastewater operators have achieved significant energy and cost savings with Xylem’s Flygt mixers – as much as 50% less energy use from mixing.

Across rural America, millions of people live without reliable access to clean, running water – often relying on aging or failing private wells. Xylem Watermark’s Hometown H2O program, in partnership with The Chris Long Foundation and Water Well Trust, is helping families restore water access and security through new or repaired wells. From Ohio to North Carolina, these projects are transforming daily life for families once struggling without water.

At the S4x24 OT cybersecurity conference, Kenneth Crowther, Product Security Leader at Xylem, delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled OT Security Standards Wars.

Water utilities are increasingly using digital twin technology at the asset level to optimize maintenance and lower costs. Here’s how a wastewater utility in Europe used digital twin technology to solve cavitation issues at a pumping station.

Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom have received the prestigious prize for their work on PFAS pollution.

Process intensification is changing the water treatment industry, offering a solution for the modern challenges faced by municipalities.

As extreme weather events like heavy rainfall and flooding become more frequent, combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are putting greater strain on urban water systems.  These overflow events not only threaten local ecosystems but also pose public health risks. To meet these growing challenges, utilities need smarter, data-driven approaches to effectively manage and mitigate CSOs.

The Kariba Dam holds back the world’s largest artificial reservoir and generates power for millions of people in Zambia and Zimbabwe. A recent study of the dam showed how it affects the release of greenhouse gas emissions in the reservoir and downstream. Using Xylem’s YSI EXO2 multiparameter sonde for continuous monitoring, researchers gained new insights into how hydropower plants can be optimized to reduce carbon emissions.

A closer look at the solutions Xylem supplies for commercial, facilities and industrial customers

A closer look at the key questions and expert insights on cooling tower treatment in power generation.

Discover the critical differences between two popular electrochlorination treatment technologies: concentric tube (CTE) and parallel plate (PPE), also known as flat plate systems