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Knowing beats wondering: Steps to cybersecurity success
A Xylem security expert discusses how utilities can stay secure with an in-depth understanding of systems, vulnerabilities, and actionable remediations.
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Richmond utility uses real-time analytics for plan to reduce combined sewer overflows
The city used a decision support system from Xylem to identify infrastructure projects that could reduce CS0s by 180 million gallons and save costs.
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Spanish water utility and US aerospace company harness digital solutions to safeguard water supply
2024 Xylem Sustainability Excellence Award winners set the pace as companies turn to smart water technology to conserve and reuse water.
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The digital revolution now enables precise technological solutions to reduce water losses
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Severn Trent facility meets stricter phosphorus limits and protects Coventry rivers with ballasted clarification
As phosphorus regulations tighten across the United Kingdom, wastewater utilities are turning to ballasted clarification to protect waterways while managing upgrade costs. At Severn Trent’s Finham Sewage Treatment Works, Xylem’s CoMag™ system, designed to settle floc up to 30 times faster than conventional methods, demonstrates how utilities reliably meet phosphorous targets while protecting rivers and cutting costs.
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2 water utilities using data integration to build resilience
Learn how three utilities are using an analytics platform to optimize decision-making, increase efficiency and cost savings, and improve network resilience.
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Combatting PFAS through proven water technologies
Xylem leaders share insights on the impact of the new EPA rule, and how water operators are using advanced solutions to solve PFAS for their communities.
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Coming together to protect biodiversity in our communities
In 2023, Xylem employees volunteered 30,000 hours at 400 events designed to protect their local watersheds and preserve biodiversity.
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PFAS perspectives: How new PFAS regulations will impact the water sector
Xylem experts dive into the impacts of new PFAS regulations on industry, technology and environmental stewardship – and innovative technologies available.
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New industry models to simplify water pipeline data
Xylem and PODS create first-of-a-kind industry data models to help organize and communicate utility pipeline assessment data.
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Why utilities need to prioritize reducing nitrous oxide emissions
Nitrous oxide (N2O) can be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment. Here are steps utilities can take to manage emissions.
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Emerging PFAS trends: Insights from Xylem's innovation leader on the Water Values Podcast
Get expert insights on the EPA’s new PFAS regulation, how it impacts water operators and communities, and the next generation of PFAS-fighting technologies.
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Earth Day 2023: 5 ways Xylem is reducing our environmental footprint
For Earth Day 2023, we’re spotlighting 5 ways that Xylem is investing in our planet by reducing our environmental impact. We’re committed to being a responsible corporate steward, advancing sustainability across our company footprint, and through our customer solutions and work to serve communities, as we address the world’s water challenges.
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SIWW 2024: Xylem CEO Matthew Pine on transitioning to a water-secure world
At Singapore International Water Week, Matthew Pine discussed escalating global water challenges and the proven technologies available to solve them.
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Illinois community group leverages Xylem monitoring technology to champion orphan lakes
Lake County Lake Lovers, a volunteer-driven initiative in Lake County, Illinois, is using Xylem’s water quality monitoring technology and expertise to assess the health of local lakes. Through community science, public engagement, and data-driven restoration, the group is inspiring citizens and leaders to take action to improve local water bodies.
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The race to net zero: Meet four global water utilities setting the pace on decarbonization
Learn how water utilities in Chile, China, Belgium and Germany are transforming water management to be more energy-efficient and less carbon-intensive.
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Great Lakes Water Authority protects Michigan’s largest water transmission main with technology-powered advanced inspection program
The Great Lakes Water Authority is strengthening water reliability across Michigan by using Xylem’s PipeDiver® technology to proactively inspect and protect a critical transmission main. The inspection, completed in a single day without interrupting service, will help pinpoint any damage, prioritize repairs, and save costs – building a more resilient water future for communities across the Great Lakes Water Authority water system.
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Florida utilities partner with Xylem’s Flygt Services Solutions to strengthen reliability through preventative maintenance
At facilities in Sanford and Jupiter, Florida, Xylem’s Flygt Services Solutions teams are helping water and wastewater utilities stay ahead of maintenance challenges through expert care and preventative maintenance agreements (PMAs). In this behind-the-scenes look, Branch Manager Ben Griffin shares how proactive service keeps equipment performing at its best – so utilities can focus on delivering reliable water to their communities.
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Maximising mixing: is it time to look beyond motor efficiency?
Against a backdrop of rising energy costs and tighter sustainability goals, maximising mixing efficiency is critical. Traditionally, the spotlight has been on motor efficiency to boost performance but this overlooks the influence of other key factors at play. Hanna Do, Global Product Manager at Xylem explains why it’s important to look beyond IE motor ratings and the primary considerations for selecting a submersible mixer. -
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Utility strengthens resilience and customer service with 300,000 advanced meters and communication network
The meters provide near real-time data for water and power customers, enabling improved reliability, monthly billing and prompt customer service.
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From data overload to actionable insights: Why utilities need AI driven analytics
Discover how AI-driven analytics from Xylem Data Lake (XDL) empower utilities to transform data overload into actionable insights. Streamline operations, detect leaks, optimize load profiles, and make faster, smarter decisions with intuitive tools and real-time analytics. -
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Use cases that deliver immediate ROI: Outage metrics, load aggregation & asset management
See how Xylem Data Lake’s pre-built dashboards, like the IEEE Outage Metrics and Load Intelligence, deliver immediate ROI. -
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People of Xylem: Veterans leading with mission focus to protect communities during water emergencies
Xylem veterans share how the skills they honed during their military service, from innovative problem-solving to teambuilding to rapid response, help them tackle urgent water challenges such as advanced treatment after Hurricane Helene and dewatering after severe weather and water main breaks.
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The Soweto Garden Network: Creating a new model to feed communities
At Orange Farm, an hour south of Soweto, South Africa, a young boy cups his hands in freshly turned soil and smiles, as he and his classmates learn how to plant spinach, red cabbage, and potato seedlings. Closer to the city, at the Megatong Primary School, a Xylem volunteer installs a rainwater collection tank for a new drip irrigation system at the school’s community garden, where the students will put their new skills to work to grow their own fresh produce.