The Southeast U.S. – once considered water-rich – is facing a new reality. Recently, the region has been hit hard by record-breaking droughts, prompting communities to rethink how they manage and protect their water sources.

Xylem and PODS create first-of-a-kind industry data models to help organize and communicate utility pipeline assessment data.

Leading water operators embrace data-fueled solutions to tackle aging infrastructure and water security challenges.

PFAS treatment technologies can reduce PFAS to non-detectable levels, helping water utilities and companies stay compliant with stricter regulations.

When a fire shut down a major water treatment plant in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, the local water utility urgently needed support to maintain service for 8,500 residents. Xylem responded immediately, deploying a Godwin diesel-driven dewatering pump to restore water access. Once the situation stabilized, the utility upgraded to a more efficient electric pump, keeping the community’s water flowing.

See how advanced flow monitoring is boosting California’s groundwater recharge and transforming the future of water management.

A wastewater treatment plant in France used a customized bypass solution from Xylem to efficiently reroute 10,000 cubic meters of water per hour.

The city used a decision support system from Xylem to identify infrastructure projects that could reduce CS0s by 180 million gallons and save costs.

How a water utility in Spain is using digital twins and AI to prevent pipeline breaks, anticipate risks, and optimize water management.

Xylem’s President of China and Asia, Shuping Lu, discusses digital trends across the region and how collaboration is fueling digital transformation.

The water sector’s transformation is gaining pace. Water and wastewater utilities are deploying digital solutions on a larger scale and demonstrating how data and analytics can optimize operations and enhance services for communities. Sharing insights from the pacesetters is an important factor in accelerating progress.

For water utilities, “going digital” is not an outcome, it’s a way to solve problems. Peter Verlaan, director of a water utility, explains his approach.

Facing high levels of non-revenue water and aging infrastructure, Romanian utility ApaVital S.A. is strengthening water security for the Iasi region by deploying Xylem Vue’s smart leak detection and digital network management platform. By using real-time monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and integrated asset management, the utility has sharply reduced water losses, improved operational efficiency, and built a more resilient, reliable water supply for more than 500,000 people.

In the rural city of Iowa Park, Texas, the Cypress Water Transmission Line serves as a community backbone – delivering drinking water to 6,000 residents and local businesses.

As the water sector embraces digital technologies to improve resilience and efficiency, cybersecurity has become mission critical. Every connected device and cloud-based solution strengthens water management but also expands the attack surface for potential cyber threats.

At Singapore International Water Week, Matthew Pine discussed escalating global water challenges and the proven technologies available to solve them.

Idrica and Xylem experts share insights on Southeast Asia’s water problems and proven digital technologies to help solve them.

2024 Xylem Sustainability Excellence Award winners set the pace as companies turn to smart water technology to conserve and reuse water.

Here’s a look at media coverage of how Xylem customers and partners are addressing their toughest water challenges and improving their communities.

To move forward with long overdue infrastructure upgrades, Nodra AB needed a wastewater bypass solution capable of lifting up to 3,000 liters per second into its Slottshagens treatment plant. Xylem’s Rental Solutions team set up a turnkey wastewater bypass station in a little over three weeks. Through dedicated service personnel and remote, digital monitoring and control, Xylem provided 24/7 operational support throughout the 10-week bypass.

Three real-world examples show how utilities and industries are strengthening water security through water reuse, resilient infrastructure, and smart water technologies. From Los Angeles to Washington state to the Netherlands, Xylem customers are modernizing water systems to meet growing demand.

The meters provide near real-time data for water and power customers, enabling improved reliability, monthly billing and prompt customer service.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) can be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment. Here are steps utilities can take to manage emissions.