The city of Bristol, England, receives nearly half of its drinking water from the River Severn, supplied via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. New column pumps from Xylem’s Flygt brand transport an average of 100 million liters of water a day, while reducing energy use and CO2 emissions.

We live on a blue planet covered with oceans that we depend on for our way of life. But how much attention are we actually giving them? Today, on World Oceans Day, the United Nations is joining forces with decision makers, leaders and activists around the world to put the oceans first.

Accurate meter readings are essential for a water utility’s ability to detect leaks and reduce non-revenue water. A German water utility, ESWE Versorgungs AG, tested to see how well their Sensus iPERL meter was holding up after operating for seven years in the harsh conditions at a bus washing facility. Here’s what they found out.

Xylem brought together water sector channel partners to advance collaboration and sustainability in Vienna for the first-ever “Xylem Together” European partner event. The conference focused on fostering innovation to help water operators better serve their communities.

To track progress toward Net Zero, in late 2022, Xylem commissioned a survey of utilities across North America and Europe. We spoke with Austin Alexander, Vice President, Sustainability and Social Impact at Xylem, to break down the results and understand how utilities are decarbonizing quickly and affordably.

After a devastating tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, the utility used Xylem’s Sensus AMI to respond to leaks faster and track power restoration.

The Silver Creek Water Corporation has deployed technology from Xylem’s Sensus brand to remotely manage meters, prevent water loss and save costs.

Beijing Drainage Group has been at the forefront of digital transformation in the water sector. Here are the innovative strategies they have deployed.

Here’s a look at media coverage of how Xylem customers and partners are addressing their toughest water challenges and improving their communities.

When the Stratmoor Hills Water District detected PFCs in a well, the utility partnered with Xylem’s Evoqua company to find a cost-effective solution.

Three areas where Xylem’s Austin Alexander believes the water sector can make real progress: collaboration, utilities and sustainable development.

In 2023, Xylem employee volunteers, partners and customers helped 1,000 nonprofits to deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries.

Professor Oki won the prize based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and human activity in the water cycle.

Xylem’s custom hydraulic bypass diverted major sewer infrastructure, enabling construction of pedestrian link for 35 million visitors to the 2025 Jubilee.

A specialist in cybersecurity for industrial environments explains how water utilities can prepare for and respond to a cybersecurity attack.

Customers around the world turn to Xylem technologies to improve water reuse, protect critical infrastructure, and enhance system reliability. From the Georgia Aquarium’s near-total water recycling to Egypt’s preservation of the Pyramids and Charlotte Water’s award-winning Renew Brew, these 2025 stories highlight real-world progress toward water-secure communities.

Sazerac’s Northwest Ordinance Distilling facility upgraded its inherited wastewater system with Xylem’s anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) technology – boosting treatment capacity, improving effluent quality, and eliminating costly wastewater hauling. The upgrade helps the distillery avoid surcharge fees, extend existing infrastructure, and support long-term operational and environmental sustainability.

Xylem’s new thought leadership paper, Reimagining industrial water: From commodity to strategic asset, highlights how industrial facilities are transforming water management into a driver of efficiency and sustainability. Customers across food and beverage, semiconductor manufacturing, and microelectronics are leveraging advanced treatment and water management services to meet strict discharge limits, enable reuse, and maintain operational continuity.

The Flygt Concertor N pump, deployed at over 150 pump stations, has decreased reactive callouts by 51% and contributed to a 29% reduction in energy use.

A Xylem security expert discusses how utilities can stay secure with an in-depth understanding of systems, vulnerabilities, and actionable remediations.

The city used a decision support system from Xylem to identify infrastructure projects that could reduce CS0s by 180 million gallons and save costs.

2024 Xylem Sustainability Excellence Award winners set the pace as companies turn to smart water technology to conserve and reuse water.

Optimizing water distribution systems and reducing water losses—while enhancing leak detection—is essential to ensure continuous improvement in hydraulic efficiency.

As phosphorus regulations tighten across the United Kingdom, wastewater utilities are turning to ballasted clarification to protect waterways while managing upgrade costs. At Severn Trent’s Finham Sewage Treatment Works, Xylem’s CoMag™ system, designed to settle floc up to 30 times faster than conventional methods, demonstrates how utilities reliably meet phosphorous targets while protecting rivers and cutting costs.