The Kariba Dam holds back the world’s largest artificial reservoir and generates power for millions of people in Zambia and Zimbabwe. A recent study of the dam showed how it affects the release of greenhouse gas emissions in the reservoir and downstream. Using Xylem’s YSI EXO2 multiparameter sonde for continuous monitoring, researchers gained new insights into how hydropower plants can be optimized to reduce carbon emissions.

In 2023, Xylem employee volunteers, partners and customers helped 1,000 nonprofits to deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries.

To efficiently empty the Suomenlinna shipyard’s dry docks, managers chose Xylem’s Flygt submersible pumps with remote monitoring and adaptive performance.

Three areas where Xylem’s Austin Alexander believes the water sector can make real progress: collaboration, utilities and sustainable development.

When the Stratmoor Hills Water District detected PFCs in a well, the utility partnered with Xylem’s Evoqua company to find a cost-effective solution.

Here’s a look at media coverage of how Xylem customers and partners are addressing their toughest water challenges and improving their communities.

To move forward with long overdue infrastructure upgrades, Nodra AB needed a wastewater bypass solution capable of lifting up to 3,000 liters per second into its Slottshagens treatment plant. Xylem’s Rental Solutions team set up a turnkey wastewater bypass station in a little over three weeks. Through dedicated service personnel and remote, digital monitoring and control, Xylem provided 24/7 operational support throughout the 10-week bypass.

Beijing Drainage Group has been at the forefront of digital transformation in the water sector. Here are the innovative strategies they have deployed.

Three Xylem colleagues share how they partner with customers to solve water challenges, improve efficiency, and keep water flowing in tough conditions.

Global Omnium supplies water to 400 Spanish towns and cities, serving over five million people, and manages one of the largest smart meter networks in Europe. To collect and process smart meter data, the utility developed a unique software and analytics platform, now part of Xylem Vue. Discover how the utility uses the platform to improve operations and offer new services.

Water utility leaders share their insights on digital transformation in the water sector, digital working culture, and avoiding data overload.

Learn how Xylem customers are using digital technology to improve drinking water, prevent sewer overflows, lower emissions and detect leaks.

Xylem’s Roxana Marin discusses some of the trends being set and outlines why digital is fast becoming an operational imperative to build resilience.

The Flygt Concertor pumping system cut energy use by up to 60% and the Xylem Avensor digital monitoring service significantly reduced reactive callouts.

In recognition of International Volunteer Day, Making Waves spoke with Xylem colleague and Watermark Ambassador and volunteer, Carolina Casserly.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to inspecting critical pipelines. Utilities should carefully compare technologies to determine how they meet your operational and project delivery needs as well as your decision-making goals. Here are four key considerations utilities should evaluate when choosing the right tool for a condition assessment project.

Alexis de Kerchove, Senior Director, Client Sustainability at Xylem, on the water sector’s important role in mitigating and adapting to climate change.

When a drought in 2022 decreased the flow of the Po River in Italy, Xylem created an emergency pump station in just a few weeks using Flygt rental pumps.

NLN Farms, located near the coastal town of Chocowinity, North Carolina, needed to transfer water from four aquaculture ponds to a nearby reservoir. The farm selected Xylem's Godwin CD100 dewatering pump for the job, with Field Smart Technology, which enables real-time monitoring and control of the pump from a smartphone.

Appalachian Hydro Associates (AHA) in Ravenna, Kentucky, was seeking to develop a more cost-effective model for small hydro projects. AHA partnered with Berea College to offset the upfront investments, then began planning a small hydroelectric power plant at an abandoned lock chamber along the Kentucky River. With five Flygt hydro turbines from Xylem, the plant is now a source of revenue for the college, producing 500 kilowatts of energy per turbine.

After a drinking water well in Maine became contaminated with PFAS, the local water utility worked with Xylem experts to find a cost-effective solution.

Xylem water technology solutions enable Manchester city to improve water usage and efficiency by saving up to 1,000 cubic meters of drinking water every day.

Xylem’s President of China and Asia, Shuping Lu, discusses digital trends across the region and how collaboration is fueling digital transformation.

A panel of international experts examines why and how water utilities should embrace a global outlook when it comes to security.