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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...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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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 –...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Innovative PFAS solution earns UK students Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom have received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on PFAS...
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Why utilities need to prioritize reducing nitrous oxide emissions
Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) can be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment, but the water sector still has a long way to go in...
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PFAS perspectives: How new PFAS regulations will impact the water sector
In April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations concerning Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for drinking water in the...
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Spanish water utility and US aerospace company harness digital solutions to safeguard water supply
2024 Xylem Sustainability Excellence Award winners set the pace as companies turn to smart water tech to conserve and reuse water. A Spanish water utility and...
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Knowing beats wondering: Steps to cybersecurity success
When it comes to cyber risk, a proactive approach is paramount. Xylem Product Security Leader Senad Pašalić discusses how an in-depth understanding of systems,...
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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...
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Water, climate and collaboration: Navigating the global challenges beyond COP28
Alexis de Kerchove, Senior Director, Client Sustainability at Xylem. Once-in-a-century floods hit Somalia as a record drought persists in the Amazon. The U.S....
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Xylem solution removes PFAS compounds from water utility’s supply well
After a drinking water well in Maine became contaminated with two perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the local water utility acted quickly to understand...
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Intelligent dewatering pump prevents flood at Guadalajara train station
When a pump station failed in Guadalajara’s Urban Electric Train System (SITEUR), operators needed a quick solution to prevent flooding. They installed Xylem’s...
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Ripple Effect: Unlocking the value of digital is all about smart planning
Digital technology has proven to be an essential tool in enabling utilities to deliver improvements for their operations and for the communities they serve....
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Supporting disaster-affected communities in Pakistan
A Q&A with Sohail Ahmed Siddiqui, a Mercy Corps Field Coordinator specializing in emergency response In 2022, 185 million across the globe felt the impact of...
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Choosing the right material for your wastewater pumps
Over the last few decades wastewater has become more complex. The material for a wastewater pump, therefore, must be carefully selected based on the...
