Xylem’s innovative treatment technology selected for two wastewater plants in Norway

Xylem's innovative treatment technology selected for two wastewater plants in Norway

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – January 8, 2015 – Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, has won a $1 million contract to supply wastewater treatment technology to two new plants in the city of Bergen in Norway. Xylem will supply Flygt N3000 submersible pumps, Flygt 4600 series mixers, a Sanitaire Silver Series II aeration system and high efficiency screw blowers as part of a project to improve the quality of wastewater treatment in the city.

Purac, a world leader in contracting for the treatment of wastewater, process water and drinking water, is overseeing the development of the two new treatment facilities which will have a combined capacity of 208,000 population equivalents (PE).

"These new wastewater treatment facilities will have a direct and positive impact on the quality of wastewater in the Bergen region," said Fredrik Berglund, Director Project Department, Purac, "Xylem's strong portfolio of brands and extensive expertise will support us in significantly improving the quality of wastewater treatment at the plants."

Patrik Almlöf, Account Manager for Xylem said, "Our integrated solution, which includes a complete, turn-key aeration system, will improve wastewater quality while also decreasing biological build-up at the plants which optimizes the life span of the facilities."

Construction is currently underway following delivery of products in September 2014.The new plants are due to begin operating in autumn 2015.

About Xylem

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world's most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion and more than 12,500 employees worldwide. Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the last three years for advancing sustainable business practices and solutions worldwide.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all -- that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

For further information, please contact:

David Callaghan for Xylem

david.callaghan@edelman.com

Tel: +353 87 938 8880