Across the water cycle, across the globe: Xylem customers solving water
Around the world, utilities and companies are facing complex water challenges, from ensuring safe drinking water to treating industrial wastewater. Growing challenges such as PFAS contamination, emissions, and energy consumption require innovative solutions.
Xylem's customers are tackling these issues head-on by leveraging technologies that span the entire water cycle. By adopting digital solutions, nature-based treatment, and advanced techniques, these customers are paving the way for a more sustainable future.
“It’s inspiring to see Xylem customers solving today’s most pressing water challenges across the globe and throughout the water cycle,” says Snehal Desai, Senior Vice President, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, Xylem.
“From removing micropollutants in water supplies to advancing industrial wastewater reuse practices and adopting digital solutions to meet sustainability goals, Xylem’s customers showcase the extraordinary impact we can achieve together in building a more resilient, sustainable future for water.”
5 Xylem customers solving water challenges around the world
1. Groundbreaking natural solution reduces micropollutants in water by up to 90%
Dutch water utility Dunea faced the challenge of removing organic micropollutants from drinking water while avoiding harmful by-products. Dunea worked with Xylem to develop a sequential advanced oxidation process (AOP) system, combining ozone and UV treatment. This innovative solution now reduces micropollutants by up to 90%, keeping drinking water safe for over 1.3 million people. Read more.
2. Bypass keeps water flowing during project to connect Rome and Vatican City
Creating a pedestrian link between Rome and Vatican City required the relocation of major sewer infrastructure. Xylem provided a custom hydraulic bypass that diverted two major sewer collectors, ensuring uninterrupted wastewater management. The urban regeneration project will allow 35 million visitors to use the walkway during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee. Read more.
3. Innovative system treats PFCs in community well to below detection limits
The Stratmoor Hills Water District in Colorado faced the challenge of removing suspected carcinogens called perfluoro compounds (PFCs) from their seasonal well. To protect their water supply, they partnered with Xylem to install a selective single-use ion exchange resin system. This system effectively reduced PFC levels to below detection limits. The cost-effective solution provides the community with safe drinking water that exceeds EPA standards. Read more.
4. Water utility reduces energy usage and emissions with pumping solution
Scottish Water set ambitious goals to reach net-zero emissions by 2040, seeking to cut energy use across its wastewater operations. The utility deployed Xylem's Flygt Concertor pumping systems and Avensor digital monitoring service, reducing energy consumption by up to 60% and unplanned maintenance by nearly 100%. These upgrades are helping Scottish Water improve efficiency and meet their net-zero goals. Read more.
5. Industrial food manufacturer converts wastewater into renewable energy
Global food producer AB Mauri needed a solution to manage the high organic load from sugarcane molasses used in their production plant in Mexico. Xylem provided an anaerobic-aerobic treatment train that converts the waste into biogas to fuel the plant's boiler. The solution ensures environmental compliance and provides half of the power needed for one of the production plant’s process boilers. Read more.
Making water resources more sustainable
In 2024 Xylem collaborated with utilities, industrial manufacturers, buildings operators, and communities to protect and optimize water. Across the water cycle and the globe Xylem customers have made our planet’s water resources more sustainable, and dedicated themselves to making water work every day.
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