Your trusted partner for water reuse
Transforming wastewater into a reliable resource delivering sustainable value
Water reuse is one of the most effective ways to build resilience in an increasingly water-constrained world. By transforming wastewater into a dependable alternative water source, communities and industries can reduce strain on freshwater supplies while supporting long-term growth.
Specially designed solutions that provide reuse capabilities from any process that creates or manages wastewater will be crucial for the current AI economy and generally for areas affected by water scarcity. Supplies of surface water and groundwater are becoming unable to keep up with increasing demand.
Xylem helps customers accelerate water reuse through a unique combination of technical advising, proven treatment technologies, intelligent infrastructure, real-time monitoring, and digital solutions.
40%
Demand for water is outpacing supply: Global water demand will exceed supply by 40% by 2030. (1)
4 billion
people live in water-scarce areas (2)
25%
of the global population face extremely high water stress each year, regularly using up almost their entire available water supply (3)
20%
of Europe's territory and 30% of the population are affected by water stress every year. That is likely to increase due to climate change. (4)
Where Xylem partners
Case Studies
Satellite manufacturer achieves zero liquid discharge with Xylem
A Texas-based satellite manufacturer solved the challenge of no sewer access by deploying a zero liquid discharge water recycling system. The solution enables 95%+ water reuse, recovers 66M gallons annually, and avoids $30M+ in disposal costs, while digital monitoring ensures reliable, uninterrupted satellite production and strong sustainability performance.
Turnkey solution drastically reduces wastewater discharge
A Gulf Coast chemical plant was faced with an unreliable demineralizer system to meet a proposed expansion of boiler feedwater requirements. In addition, the plant had a wastewater goal of zero liquid discharge. High total dissolved solids (TDS) in a proposed new well-water source threatened to increase demineralizer regeneration frequency, greatly increasing acid and caustic usage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Water reuse is the process of treating and repurposing water for beneficial applications instead of discharging it as wastewater. Reused water can support industrial operations, irrigation, environmental restoration, groundwater replenishment, and a growing range of municipal applications, helping communities and businesses make the most of available water resources.
Increasing water demand, aging infrastructure, population growth, industrial expansion, and climate-related water stress are driving organizations to seek sustainable alternative water supplies. Water reuse helps improve water security, reduce reliance on freshwater sources, and support long-term resilience goals.
Xylem provides comprehensive water reuse solutions that combine treatment technologies, pumping and transport systems, monitoring and testing capabilities, and digital intelligence through Xylem Vue. Our experts help customers evaluate, implement, optimize, and manage reuse programs throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Xylem supports both municipal and industrial water reuse applications. Whether utilities are developing recycled water programs or industrial facilities are looking to reduce freshwater consumption and improve operational efficiency, Xylem delivers tailored solutions designed to meet specific water quality, regulatory, and sustainability objectives.
References
1 World Bank Blogs. “Why Water Security Is Our Most Urgent Challenge Today.” World Bank Blogs. Accessed October 9, 2026. https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/water/why-water-security-our-most-urgent-challenge-today.
2 World Bank Blogs. “Why Water Security Is Our Most Urgent Challenge Today.” World Bank Blogs. Accessed October 9, 2026. https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/water/why-water-security-our-most-urgent-challenge-today.
3 World Resources Institute. “Highest Water-Stressed Countries.” World Resources Institute. Accessed October 9, 2026. https://www.wri.org/insights/highest-water-stressed-countries.
4 European Environment Agency. Europe’s State of Water 2024. Accessed October 9, 2026. https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/europes-state-of-water-2024.