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Charlotte Water rallies public support for recycled water with Renew Brew craft beer
The Southeast U.S. – once considered water-rich – is facing a new reality. Recently, the region has been hit hard by record-breaking droughts, prompting... -
Circular by design: Xylem’s Emmaboda facility leads in water and metal reuse
At Xylem’s Emmaboda facility, circular economy practices are part of everyday production. Its on-site foundry sources over 85% of its iron from recycled or... -
3 Latin American utilities solving the region’s toughest water challenges
From the Amazon rainforests to the Caribbean coasts, communities across Latin America are adapting to shifting water conditions. Changing weather patterns,... -
Rethinking resilience: How utilities are scaling solutions to close the innovation gap
Around the world, water utilities are rethinking resilience – not by waiting for new breakthrough technology, but by scaling proven solutions today to meet the... -
Spanish utilities enhancing flood resilience with early warning systems
More than 90% of global disasters are linked to water, and their impacts are growing. In 2024, floods, storms and droughts caused over $550 billion in economic... -
Advanced wastewater treatment in Knoxville gets a UV boost
Flowing through the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, Beaver Creek is more than just a local waterway – it’s a 303(d) listed stream, meaning it’s been flagged by... -
Rethinking Resilience: How utilities are delivering the future of water
Athens and Los Angeles. These two cities are thousands of kilometers apart, operating in vastly different contexts but pointing in the same direction.... -
Clifton Sanitation District eliminates 99% of ditch settling problems
The small town of Clifton, Colorado, is known for its outdoor recreational activities, proximity to local vineyards, and stunning views of the Colorado River.... -
Innovative pumping solution saves energy, expense and space for Großostheim, Germany
The charming Bavarian town of Großostheim, less than an hour southeast of Frankfurt, is home to picturesque streets filled with half-timbered houses and an... -
Redefining resilience: Innovation where it's needed most
Across the US, water utilities face mounting risks – aging infrastructure, tighter budgets, and a more volatile climate – all while the funding gap continues... -
Aging pipes, modern solutions: How Hot Springs cut water loss by 50%
The city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, had a problem hidden beneath its feet – millions of gallons of treated water disappearing every day. The culprit? Aging... -
How to tackle water scarcity in a city of 22 million people
Beijing Drainage Group is using water reuse, digital solutions and bold innovation to solve some of the toughest urban water challenges of our time.... -
Ripple Effect: A Basque Blueprint for Smart Water Management
Nestled between the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrenees, Bilbao’s geography – a blend of coasts, valleys, and mountains – poses unique water management challenges.... -
Xylem and partners launch “Wave of Action” to improve clean water access
Xylem’s Wave of Action builds on Watermark’s 2024 momentum, where volunteers collectively dedicated more than 220,000 hours to advancing water security.... -
Powering recovery: How diesel and electric dewatering pumps restored clean water after a fire
When a fire shut down a major water treatment plant in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, the local water utility urgently needed support to maintain service for 8,500... -
Advanced pumps and services optimize wastewater management for Portugal Cove-St. Phillips
The picturesque coastal community of Portugal Cove-St. Philips (PCSP) in Newfoundland, Canada, faced a major challenge with its wastewater systems. Constant... -
Ripple Effect: Weathering climate challenges by combining data with nature-based solutions
As climate impacts escalate, utilities worldwide are reimagining water system management to build resilience against more frequent floods. In Ontario, Canada,... -
5 ways to maintain water infrastructure cybersecurity while going digital
By Dr. Kenneth Crowther Digital transformation in the water and wastewater infrastructure space offers incredible value in the face of increasing challenges –... -
Partnership in action: Driving digital transformation for water utilities
Leading water operators embrace data-fueled solutions to tackle aging infrastructure and water security challenges. Nearly 18 months ago, Xylem committed to... -
4 European utilities tackling water loss through advanced technologies
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.... -
Combined sewer overflows: Smarter solutions for water utilities
As extreme weather events like heavy rainfall and flooding become more frequent, combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are putting greater strain on urban water... -
Join Aquaton: A virtual marathon to support vital water projects around the world
This November, you can turn your everyday exercise into funding for community water projects. When you register for the Aquaton virtual global marathon, Xylem... -
Teen innovators use machine learning and chemistry to combat PFAS pollution
When two students noticed that PFAS pollution wasn't getting enough attention in the UK, they decided to do something about it. Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi... -
High-efficiency mixers help three wastewater operators save energy and costs
Mixers in aeration and sludge tanks can account for up to 10% of a wastewater treatment plant’s overall energy use. By selecting energy-efficient mixers,...