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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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How Xylem helped mitigate flooding during a “thousand-year storm”

In October 2015, North and South Carolina experienced record-shattering rains and flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin. Known as the “thousand-year...

Xylem’s complete guide to stormwater management

A new guide from Xylem presents the key challenges communities are facing related to stormwater management. By sharing design expertise, the guide aims to help...

How to prepare your water utility for hurricanes and floods

About 25 percent of sanitary sewer overflows are caused by weather events, such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt and ground saturation. Xylem has helped thousands...

Xylem sewer bypass significantly reduces overall project cost

When a North Carolina utility needed to replace an aging force main sewer line, Xylem helped develop a sewer bypass solution. The use of Godwin electric pumps...