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Freshwater mussel restoration project increases survival rate to 95% with precise flow control
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is managing a project to replenish freshwater mussels, a “First Food” of the tribes.
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Historic project linking Rome and Vatican City uses advanced technology to keep water flowing
Xylem’s custom hydraulic bypass diverted major sewer infrastructure, enabling construction of pedestrian link for 35 million visitors to the 2025 Jubilee.
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Historic project linking Rome and Vatican City uses advanced technology to keep water flowing
Relocation of major sewer infrastructure enables construction of pedestrian link for 35 million visitors to the 2025 Jubilee.
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Hydrologist Taikan Oki wins the 2024 Stockholm Water Prize
Professor Oki won the prize based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and human activity in the water cycle.
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Solving water for the pharmaceutical sector
How pharma manufacturers are addressing the sector’s complex water challenges, including meeting regulatory standards, while managing rising water costs.
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Xylem and Dutch water utility Dunea develop first sequential advanced oxidation process (AOP) system to help remove organic micropollutants
Dutch water utility Dunea partnered with Xylem to develop the world’s first sequential advanced oxidation process for drinking water treatment.
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Continuous monitoring of a hydropower project reveals massive swings in carbon emissions
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.
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Xylem, partners and communities accelerate progress on water security
In 2023, Xylem employee volunteers, partners and customers helped 1,000 nonprofits to deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries.
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Finnish shipyard improves dry dock dewatering with smart submersible pumps
To efficiently empty the Suomenlinna shipyard’s dry docks, managers chose Xylem’s Flygt submersible pumps with remote monitoring and adaptive performance.
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Picking up the pace on climate action: Building momentum from COP28
Three areas where Xylem’s Austin Alexander believes the water sector can make real progress: collaboration, utilities and sustainable development.
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Colorado utility removes PFCs from well with Xylem’s ion exchange system
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.
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Stories of Xylem customers and partners solving water
Here’s a look at media coverage of how Xylem customers and partners are addressing their toughest water challenges and improving their communities.
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Treatment plant maintains service during infrastructure upgrade using Xylem rental bypass
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.
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Ripple Effect: Delivering digital transformation in Beijing
Beijing Drainage Group has been at the forefront of digital transformation in the water sector. Here are the innovative strategies they have deployed.
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People of Xylem spotlight on services: Solving water in the field and on the frontlines
Three Xylem colleagues share how they partner with customers to solve water challenges, improve efficiency, and keep water flowing in tough conditions.
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Global Omnium turns smart meter data into actionable insights with Xylem Vue
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.
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An inside look at water’s digital transformation
Water utility leaders share their insights on digital transformation in the water sector, digital working culture, and avoiding data overload.
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Making Waves in 2023: 5 Xylem customers revolutionizing water access, affordability, and resilience
Learn how Xylem customers are using digital technology to improve drinking water, prevent sewer overflows, lower emissions and detect leaks.
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Ripple Effect: How utilities in Europe are putting data to work to unlock the digital potential
Xylem’s Roxana Marin discusses some of the trends being set and outlines why digital is fast becoming an operational imperative to build resilience.
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Technology powers Scottish Water's emission reduction journey, transforming pumping stations and paving the way to net-zero goals
The Flygt Concertor pumping system cut energy use by up to 60% and the Xylem Avensor digital monitoring service significantly reduced reactive callouts.
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Finding the missing piece in a career: giving back
In recognition of International Volunteer Day, Making Waves spoke with Xylem colleague and Watermark Ambassador and volunteer, Carolina Casserly.
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Water, climate and collaboration: Navigating the global challenges beyond COP28
Alexis de Kerchove, Senior Director, Client Sustainability at Xylem, on the water sector’s important role in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
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Drought-stricken farmers in Italy get water with Xylem rental pump solution
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.
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Remote pump monitoring helps aquaculture farmer work more effectively
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.