• Q&A: Unlocking the value of digital

    Water utility director explains why “going digital” is not an outcome, it’s a way to solve problems.

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  • Helping to solve climate change with a sponge

    Naomi Park, winner of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, invents a new approach to big problems.

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  • Utility identifies leaks with acoustic monitoring

    Findlay Township can now remotely detect leaks before they become a bigger problem.

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  • Xylem’s rapid response to disaster in Türkiye

    After a 7.8 earthquake, Xylem's team joined partners on the ground to provide safe water.

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  • Supporting communities in Pakistan after disasters

    Q&A with a Mercy Corps field coordinator specializing in emergency response

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  • Empowering people to embrace digital

    Xylem’s Tim Braun says people and culture are key to successful digital solutions.

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  • Managing the changing tides of cybersecurity

    Xylem’s Chief Information Security Officer on how utilities can modernize while staying secure.

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