From the Amazon rainforests to the Caribbean coasts, communities across Latin America are adapting to shifting water conditions. Changing weather patterns, population growth and expanding urban development are placing new demands on drinking water systems across the region. 

Digital twin technology helps water utilities manage resources more efficiently and make smarter decisions about infrastructure. But if your water utility hasn’t used digital twin technology before, what’s the best way to get started? Here’s a three-step approach that will help you get faster results.

Learn how four water utilities are combatting water loss throughout their networks, increasing water and energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.

Using advanced digital technology, the city of Hot Springs has reduced non-revenue water loss from 44% to 24%. Learn how.

To find out more about how Xylem is applying data science in the real world, Making Waves is profiling some of our experts on the power and potential of distilling data into actionable insights.

The Great Lakes Water Authority is strengthening water reliability across Michigan by using Xylem’s PipeDiver® technology to proactively inspect and protect a critical transmission main. The inspection, completed in a single day without interrupting service, will help pinpoint any damage, prioritize repairs, and save costs – building a more resilient water future for communities across the Great Lakes Water Authority water system.

Heathrow Airport, an early adopter of the Flygt Concertor intelligent pumping system, expands use and reduces annual cleaning and service costs by 87.5%

Innovative utility builds resilience, while protecting bottom-line, through proven digital solution

Operators need to efficiently manage drinking water networks, but they often lack visibility into their systems to make data-driven decisions. Learn how one utility is using hydroinformatics and a network digital twin to improve operations.

How pharmaceutical manufacturers are embracing data-fueled water technologies to significantly improve product quality, safety and efficiency.

Leading water operators embrace data-fueled solutions to tackle aging infrastructure and water security challenges.

See how advanced flow monitoring is boosting California’s groundwater recharge and transforming the future of water management.

How a water utility in Spain is using digital twins and AI to prevent pipeline breaks, anticipate risks, and optimize water management.

Idrica and Xylem experts share insights on Southeast Asia’s water problems and proven digital technologies to help solve them.

The meters provide near real-time data for water and power customers, enabling improved reliability, monthly billing and prompt customer service.

Learn how one New York water utility uses Xylem Vue to integrate data and optimize its wastewater management systems.

探索人工智能彻底改变水管理的 5 种方式——从泄漏检测到节能——并查看全球公用事业的实际成果。

Global Omnium为西班牙400个城镇供水，服务人口超过500万，并管理着欧洲最大的智能水表网络之一。为了收集和处理智能水表数据，该公司开发了一个独特的软件和分析平台，该平台现已成为Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua的一部分。了解该水务公司如何利用其平台改善运营并提供新服务。

Lake County Lake Lovers, a volunteer-driven initiative in Lake County, Illinois, is using Xylem’s water quality monitoring technology and expertise to assess the health of local lakes. Through community science, public engagement, and data-driven restoration, the group is inspiring citizens and leaders to take action to improve local water bodies.

From droughts to floods to leaking pipes, water utilities are under more pressure than ever. Traditional infrastructure wasn’t designed for today’s demands, but digital technology is helping close the gap. Tucson Water, Buffalo Sewer Authority and Hot Springs are three utilities leveraging Xylem’s intelligent solutions to identify and address issues before they happen – providing a cleaner, more reliable water supply for the communities they serve.

Everyone is talking about digital twin technology, but what are its most practical applications and benefits for water utilities? Let’s take a look.

As extreme weather events like heavy rainfall and flooding become more frequent, combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are putting greater strain on urban water systems.  These overflow events not only threaten local ecosystems but also pose public health risks. To meet these growing challenges, utilities need smarter, data-driven approaches to effectively manage and mitigate CSOs.

Researchers and disaster response teams are deploying advanced solutions to strengthen flood resilience. Here are three innovators making a difference.

With real-time visibility into water usage at their training facility, the Club can make smarter decisions to optimize irrigation.