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Making Waves

Welcome to Making Waves, where you’ll find stories on water from Xylem, a global water technology company with a mission to solve water.

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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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Florida utilities partner with Xylem’s Flygt Services Solutions to strengthen reliability through preventative maintenance

At facilities in Sanford and Jupiter, Florida, Xylem’s Flygt Services Solutions teams are helping water and wastewater utilities stay ahead of maintenance challenges through expert care and preventative maintenance agreements (PMAs). In this behind-the-scenes look, Branch Manager Ben Griffin shares how proactive service keeps equipment performing at its best – so utilities can focus on delivering reliable water to their communities.
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People of Xylem: Veterans leading with mission focus to protect communities during water emergencies

Xylem veterans share how the skills they honed during their military service, from innovative problem-solving to teambuilding to rapid response, help them tackle urgent water challenges such as advanced treatment after Hurricane Helene and dewatering after severe weather and water main breaks.
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Ripple Effect: Inside Aurora Water’s digital shift to build a more resilient city

Aurora Water in Colorado is transforming its aging water system to meet the needs of a growing population through digital tools, smart meters, and predictive analytics. The utility uses condition assessments, machine learning, and a 3D digital twin to spot risks and guide infrastructure investments. This data-driven approach helps Aurora deliver reliable water and build a resilient, sustainable system for its growing community.
3 utilities turning wastewater into opportunity with advanced treatment and reuse

Utilities around the world are rethinking wastewater, transforming it from a challenge into a valuable resource. Stratmoor Hills, Key West Resort Utilities and Beijing Water Group are using Xylem’s advanced treatment technologies to meet stricter quality standards, reduce nutrient discharge and advance reuse – protecting water resources for their communities.