Making Waves

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Advanced wastewater treatment in Knoxville gets a UV boost

Beaver Creek Wastewater Plant embraces chemical-free UV technology to meet strict environmental standards and protect local waterways

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 the state as needing environmental restoration. A 303(d) designation comes with strict pollution limits for everything from nutrients and bacteria to heavy metals and chemicals.

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 pipes and undetected leaks. Today the city is back in control, using advanced digital technology that has reduced non-revenue water loss from 44% to 24%.

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Manchester City Football Club champions water reuse with Xylem technology

The Manchester City Football Club is using Xylem technology to collect, treat and reuse rainwater to sustainability irrigate the pitches at their practice facilities.
Local voices, lasting impact: Honoring Hispanic heritage in water innovation

Heritage and community ties play a powerful role in how Xylem solves water challenges. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the perspective and experiences that help our teams tailor solutions to the unique needs of their customers and region. From Mexico to Argentina and Spain, three teammates share how their cultural and regional insights are helping Xylem customers and communities become more water-secure.
Liquid Assets: How a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturer embraced smart water management to achieve 100% uptime

Learn how pharma leaders are using smart water management to boost uptime, cut costs, and simplify compliance.
Pasco transforms food industry wastewater into a resource for community growth

Pasco, Washington, built a shared system for six food plants that turns wastewater into clean water and renewable energy while protecting local resources.