We live on a blue planet covered with oceans that we depend on for our way of life. But how much attention are we actually giving them? Today, on World Oceans Day, the United Nations is joining forces with decision makers, leaders and activists around the world to put the oceans first.

Accurate meter readings are essential for a water utility’s ability to detect leaks and reduce non-revenue water. A German water utility, ESWE Versorgungs AG, tested to see how well their Sensus iPERL meter was holding up after operating for seven years in the harsh conditions at a bus washing facility. Here’s what they found out.

Xylem brought together water sector channel partners to advance collaboration and sustainability in Vienna for the first-ever “Xylem Together” European partner event. The conference focused on fostering innovation to help water operators better serve their communities.

Here’s a look at media coverage of how Xylem customers and partners are addressing their toughest water challenges and improving their communities.

In 2023, Xylem employee volunteers, partners and customers helped 1,000 nonprofits to deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries.

Innovative water projects demonstrate how advanced technology can transform the way communities, industries and institutions manage water.

Sazerac’s Northwest Ordinance Distilling facility upgraded its inherited wastewater system with Xylem’s anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) technology.

Industrial water reuse is entering a new phase – one where smarter treatment approaches help companies manage risk, reduce costs, and stay productive.

The Flygt Concertor N pump, deployed at over 150 pump stations, has decreased reactive callouts by 51% and contributed to a 29% reduction in energy use.

2024 Xylem Sustainability Excellence Award winners set the pace as companies turn to smart water technology to conserve and reuse water.

As phosphorus limits tighten, Severn Trent shows how Xylem’s CoMag™ helps UK plants meet strict targets, protect rivers and upgrade treatment affordably.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) can be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment. Here are steps utilities can take to manage emissions.

Lake County Lake Lovers, a volunteer initiative in Illinois, is using Xylem’s water quality monitoring technology and expertise to assess local lakes.

Learn how water utilities in Chile, China, Belgium and Germany are transforming water management to be more energy-efficient and less carbon-intensive.

The Great Lakes Water Authority is using Xylem’s Pipediver® technology to proactively inspect and protect a critical transmission main.

How preventative maintenance programs provide utilities with a way to stay ahead of issues instead of just reacting to emergencies.

Xylem veterans share how the skills they honed during their military service, from problem-solving to rapid response, help them tackle water challenges.

At Orange Farm, an hour south of Soweto, South Africa, a young boy cups his hands in freshly turned soil and smiles, as he and his classmates learn how to plant spinach, red cabbage, and potato seedlings. Closer to the city, at the Megatong Primary School, a Xylem volunteer installs a rainwater collection tank for a new drip irrigation system at the school’s community garden, where the students will put their new skills to work to grow their own fresh produce.

On World Water Day 2023, Xylem celebrates our customers for delivering clean, safe water and combatting pollution despite mounting water challenges. Here are 5 stories of innovation to make their communities and businesses more water-secure and sustainable.

Aurora, Colorado, is meeting the challenges of aging water infrastructure and rapid growth with digital tools that improve performance and service.

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

Learn how three water utilities are addressing urgent wastewater challenges using advanced treatment and reuse technologies.

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

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