Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating global conversations, as people question what it will mean for society and how to identify the best ways to put its transformative powers to work responsibly. We’re already seeing the incredible impact of Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri and ChatGPT on our everyday lives. How will AI shape the future of water?

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.

Globally renowned recognition reinforces Xylem’s commitment to protecting employees and driving a culture of care and well-being.

In honor of International Women’s Day 2023, Xylem is gathering leaders across the company for panel discussions on this year’s theme #EmbraceEquity. Making Waves caught up with four panelists who are helping Xylem customers around the globe overcome water challenges.

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

What can an Antarctic lake tell us about the origins of life on Earth, and how can it help guide our search for life on Mars? These are some of the questions researchers hope to answer using Xylem’s YSI Technology as they dive deep beneath the surface of Antarctica’s Lake Untersee. Join them on a journey three billion years into the past.

The Great Book of Water helps children around the world learn about water and how it touches every part of our lives. The book was originally written in Spanish by Xylem’s Denise Pouleurs to fill what she saw as a gap in the market. Here’s her story.

Q&A with Xylem’s Vice President, Sustainability and Social Impact Austin Alexander.

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

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

Faced with aging infrastructure, the city now uses advanced metering infrastructure to proactively detect leaks and send immediate alerts to customers.

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.

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

Beijing Drainage Group is using water reuse, digital solutions and bold innovation to solve some of the toughest urban water challenges of our time.

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.

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.

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

Faced with limited space and rising energy costs, a German town upgraded its water system with a compact, efficient pump that reused existing piping.

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

Site managers responsible for utility or industrial water operations face constant demands. Managers must keep operations running smoothly, stay compliant with increasingly complex regulations and prevent costly downtime – all while overseeing limited staff and tight timelines.

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.

Discover how cities are making water systems future-ready. Download the Rethinking Resilience report to explore smarter, scalable solutions.