From the Amazon rainforests to the Caribbean coasts, communities across Latin America are adapting to shifting water conditions. Changing weather patterns, population growth and expanding urban development are placing new demands on drinking water systems across the region. 

Learn how four water utilities are combatting water loss throughout their networks, increasing water and energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.

Using advanced digital technology, the city of Hot Springs has reduced non-revenue water loss from 44% to 24%. Learn how.

To find out more about how Xylem is applying data science in the real world, Making Waves is profiling some of our experts on the power and potential of distilling data into actionable insights.

Heathrow Airport, an early adopter of the Flygt Concertor intelligent pumping system, expands use and reduces annual cleaning and service costs by 87.5%

Innovative utility builds resilience, while protecting bottom-line, through proven digital solution

How pharmaceutical manufacturers are embracing data-fueled water technologies to significantly improve product quality, safety and efficiency.

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

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

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

Learn how one New York water utility uses Xylem Vue to integrate data and optimize its wastewater management systems.

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.

Everyone is talking about digital twin technology, but what are its most practical applications and benefits for water utilities? Let’s take a look.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The public water utility in Paris, France, inspected a critical, nearly 100-year-old drinking water pipeline for leaks without disrupting service.

Learn how U.S. water utilities are building resilience now – using proven technology, smarter funding, and stronger collaboration.

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.

A water utility in Spain uses AI, sensors, and predictive tech to transform water management and boost resilience across 98 communities.

As climate impacts escalate, utilities worldwide are reimagining water system management to build resilience against more frequent floods. In Ontario, Canada, Kitchener Utilities uses digital technologies to enable quicker response times and make smarter investment decisions.

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.