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As more utilities set ambitious 2050 net zero goals, the European water sector is taking bolder steps to cut water and energy waste and reduce GHG emissions....

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Why utilities need to prioritize reducing nitrous oxide emissions

Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) can be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment, but the water sector still has a long way to go in...

Utility reduces aeration energy use by 32% with liquid diffuser cleaning

Aeration can account for as much as 60% of a wastewater treatment plant’s energy consumption, with energy use increasing when the aeration diffusers get...

Digital twin helps wastewater treatment plant reduce aeration energy by 10%

A wastewater treatment plant near Tyrol, Italy, wanted to minimize the energy consumption of its activated sludge process while continuing to meet effluent...

Missed Xylem at IFAT? Here are three highlights from our sessions at the event

At IFAT Munich this year, Xylem introduced Xylem Vue, our suite of digital solutions for water management across the water cycle. These digital solutions are...

Wastewater treatment plant uses AI to reduce aeration energy use by 30%

Xylem solution helps customer reduce energy footprint and advance sustainability A wastewater treatment plant in Cuxhaven, Germany, wanted to reduce energy and...