• Reducing energy use in wastewater mixing

    Three wastewater operators achieve significant energy savings with Xylem’s Flygt mixers.

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  • Understanding PFAS treatment technologies

    How PFAS treatment technologies can ensure safe, clean water and regulatory compliance.

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  • Heathrow Airport cuts pumping station energy use

    Flygt Concertor reduced energy use by 53% and cleaning and service costs by 87.5%.

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  • Inside the biogas boom

    How Xylem’s technology optimizes biogas production and prevents common problems.

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  • Bypass solution for wastewater treatment plant

    Xylem’s custom bypass solution in France rerouted 10,000 cubic meters of water per hour.

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  • Beverage manufacturers increasing water efficiency

    Three beverage manufacturers and bottlers leading the way in sustainable water management.

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  • UK students win Stockholm Junior Water Prize

    Learn about their innovative solution to address PFAS pollution.

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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...

Flygt prefabricated pump station solves wastewater challenges at fairgrounds

Xylem’s Adaptive N pump technology reduces energy use by 25 percent. The Allegany County Fairgrounds lacked the adequate wastewater infrastructure for the...