Volunteering to solve water and create a better world is a shared passion that brings together Xylem colleagues around the globe. In 2022, 87% of employees, or more than 15,000 colleagues, volunteered through the company’s social responsibility program, Xylem Watermark – collectively dedicating 157,000 hours to education about water challenges, expanding access to safe water and sanitation, and supporting communities in crisis, among other focus areas. We asked five of Xylem’s most active volunteers, members of Watermark’s Make Your Mark club, to share what inspires them most about solving water.

Patrick Higgins

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.

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

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

Will Miller

Xylem Lab Solutions Team

Utilities around the world are rethinking wastewater, transforming it from a challenge into a valuable resource. Stratmoor Hills, Key West Resort Utilities and Beijing Water Group are using Xylem’s advanced treatment technologies to meet stricter quality standards, reduce nutrient discharge and advance reuse – protecting water resources for their communities.

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

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

Xylem technology delivers best in water quality for the largest swim meet in history.

During construction of a new convention center in Muskegon, Michigan, PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, was detected in the water being pumped out to build the foundation. Construction Simplified contacted Evoqua Water Technologies, a Xylem company, which quickly delivered a mobile solution that treated 21 million gallons (79,500 cubic meters) of water. By the end of the project, the mobile treatment solution had removed the PFAS to non-detect levels.

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

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

The Publiacqua treatment plant uses low-speed, high-efficiency Flygt 4530 mixers, which can reduce energy consumption by up to 50%.

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

Smart pumping systems are transforming wastewater management in AMP8 cutting emissions, reducing costs, and improving performance across UK utilities like Yorkshire Water and Scottish Water.

Two students combined their interests in machine learning and natural sciences to create an affordable solution to detect and treat PFAS.

This November, for every kilometer you run, bike or walk Xylem Watermark will donate $1 to a community water project. Sign up today to get started!

Data and digital technology are increasing priorities for the water industry, helping utilities solve real problems. But while there are many paths to digitalization, there are also pitfalls.

Andrés Ruzo’s research on the Boiling River in Peru’s Amazonian rainforest has inspired millions and helped make the river a conservation priority.

The semiconductor manufacturer converts 70% of readily available municipal water into Type E-1 ultrapure water, while minimizing maintenance and downtime.

Xylem experts explore the role of water in hydrogen production, the importance of sustainable strategies, and how to minimize water-related risks.

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.