The aerospace and defense industry relies on water for a wide range of uses, such as fabrication processes, component washing, production-line cooling, and robotic waterjet and laser cutting, to plating and anodizing among many others. The quality required also ranges from ultrapure and deionized water to the treatment of wastewater effluent sometimes containing hazardous contaminants. In many applications, these discharged waters can be recycled and reused creating efficiencies that not only reduce costs but improve sustainability.
Xylem offers a broad range of solutions to help manufacturers meet the industry’s demanding needs for quality water and promote eco-friendly stewardship of this valuable natural resource. We understand the importance of compliance with US Government standards and regulations, including cybersecurity and ITAR requirements, and work to ensure our solutions align.
Case Studies

Mobile Water Treatment Keeps U.S. Navy Ships Moving
Providing quick turnaround with efficient water treatment at the Norfolk Naval Station
Norfolk Naval Station is the world’s largest naval station, supporting 75 ships and 134 aircraft alongside 14 piers and 11 aircraft hangars. It houses the largest concentration of U.S. Navy forces. Port Services at Norfolk controls the movements of more than 3,100 ships annually as they arrive and depart their berths.
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Recycling hexavalent chromium rinse waters to meet sustainability goals
Evoqua helps aerospace manufacturer reduce environmental footprint while maintaining strict quality standards
Evoqua Water Technologies was contacted by a hexavalent chrome plating customer for assistance in reducing water demand at their facility. The customer manufactures chrome plated parts for the aerospace industry and produces many wastewater streams that contribute to high waste disposal costs and difficult-to-meet wastewater discharge requirements.
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