Advanced nutrient management for evolving regulations

Stricter nutrient discharge limits, aging infrastructure, and rising operational costs are changing how wastewater treatment plants manage resources and meet regulatory compliance. Municipalities are under growing pressure to do more with less by upgrading equipment, reducing energy consumption, and adopting advanced treatment processes—without expanding plant footprints.

At Xylem, we are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable nutrient management solutions that enable consulting engineers and municipalities to address operational demands and comply with evolving treatment standards including phosphorus and nitrogen removal. Our portfolio includes scalable, energy efficient technologies and systems for advanced biological treatment, simultaneous nitrification denitrification (SND), aeration, mixing, tertiary treatment, and nutrient recovery.

We help municipalities: 

• Meet stringent nutrient effluent limits with confidence
• Lower operating costs by reducing energy demand and chemical usage
• Increase treatment capacity through scalable systems that integrate within existing infrastructure
• Recover valuable nutrients to support a future circular economy and long-term sustainability goals

We understand the importance of maintaining reliable water quality and quantity and help communities and industries meet evolving treatment requirements—today and into the future.