• Digital twin helps utility with water distribution

    The Nashville utility can now quickly detect and respond to water network issues.

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  • Andrea Rinaldo wins the Stockholm Water Prize

    His research on river networks helps us understand the spread of invasive species and diseases.

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  • 5 stories of solving water and accelerating change

    On World Water Day 2023, we celebrate our customers making their communities more sustainable.

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  • Smart water simplified

    Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua is an integrated software and analytics platform-built by utilities, for utilities–at any stage of the digital journey.

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  • Sinking or Swimming in Data-Enabled Water Utility

    Q&A with IWA Expert Oliver Grievson

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  • 4 Women Leaders Driving Change in the Water Sector

    Learn how they help Xylem customers around the globe overcome water challenges.

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  • Exploring the origins of life on Earth

    Researchers use Xylem’s YSI technology to study an isolated Antarctic lake

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