Engage with us
Links, tools, and resources to help make your drop count in addressing urgent water challenges around the world.
Grants, giving and local partnerships
Xylem Watermark community grants program
Xylem Watermark offers up to $10,000 in critical funds for employees and external business partners to support and collaborate on water-related community development projects and events. Through the Xylem Watermark Community Grants program, any Xylem employee, customer, supplier, or other partner within the Xylem business network is qualified to apply for a Watermark Community Grant on behalf of a nonprofit organization whom they are engaging with in local community development efforts.
Xylem Watermark fundraising & donations
Xylem Watermark strives to help communities all over the world. By supporting our global nonprofit partners and local charities through donations and fundraisers we advance our mission to provide education and equitable access to safe water and sanitation to support healthy lives and help build resilient communities. Visit our Community Impact Portal and look for matching offers to receive a 1:1 match from Xylem for your donation.
Support the planet water foundation with watermark
Over the past 10 years, Xylem Watermark and The Planet Water Foundation partnership has provided more than 1 million people with access to clean, safe drinking water. Xylem employees and partners can directly support projects that bring clean water and solar electricity access to communities through our Project Sponsorship Program. Check out our Partnership Guide to learn more.
Volunteer with us
Xylem employees and partners make meaningful contributions to their communities through our signature events & turn-key volunteer opportunities.
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Grab a trash bag and plog
At Xylem, plogging is part of our culture. Grab gloves, a bag, and sneakers to help keep our communities and waterways clean by picking up litter as you jog or walk.
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Put the world's vulnerable communities on the map with Missing Maps
Help update vital info on vulnerable communities hit by disasters. Aid groups rely on these maps. Join a Mapathon solo or with coworkers using your phone or computer.
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Build a water filter
Xylem teams up with Wine to Water to send filters to areas in need. Volunteers learn about water filtration while assembling filters that help communities access clean water.
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EarthEcho water challenge testing kits
If you’re a Xylem employee or partner, apply for water testing kits from our sponsor EarthEcho. These kits provide students with a hands-on water testing experience.
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Protect your watershed challenge
While the bingo challenge is hosted annually as a signature event, activities can be done year-round. Go plogging or take time to explore your local watershed.
The Watermark playbooks
Three essential guides to help you take meaningful action. Download our playbooks below to get started. Each one is packed with water-related activities you can use anytime, anywhere. Start your journey with the tools and resources provided—and make an impact in your community and beyond!
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Protecting water resources
This playbook is designed to provide instructions, tools, and the resources you need to host and attend a volunteer event centered around our first pillar: Protecting Water Resources.
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Resilient WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) access
This playbook is designed to provide instructions, tools, and the resources you need to host and attend a volunteer event centered around our first pillar: Resilient WASH Access.
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Education and capacity building
This playbook is designed to provide instructions, tools, and the resources you need to host and attend a volunteer event centered around our first pillar: Education and Capacity Building.
Xylem Watermark signature events
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March - April
Make your mark 30-day challenge
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June - July
Protect your watershed
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September
Disaster preparedness month
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October
Global month of service