Xylem honored by WateReuse Research Foundation for its commitment to
advancing water reuse solutions
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RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- (Business Wire)
Population growth, urbanization, and persistent drought are straining
water resources in varied locations around the world, while pollution
and contamination compound these challenges, resulting in billions of
dollars in economic losses. Serious action and innovative measures will
be required to identify effective solutions to these challenges and
develop sustainable water policies. Water reuse is a proven approach
that can help meet growing water demands, while safeguarding existing
water supplies.
Water reuse technology produces high quality water at a lower life-cycle
cost than that of developing a new water supply option. Furthermore, it
provides a resilient and drought-resistant water source with valuable
economic and environmental co-benefits.
Xylem, a leading global water technology company, was recognized today
at the WateReuse Research Foundation’s 19th Annual Water
Reuse & Desalination Research Conference for its commitment to water
reuse research and developing innovative water reuse solutions.
“Xylem is committed to providing solutions that help address the
world's most challenging water issues,” said Keel Robinson, North
America Marketing & Business Development Manager for Xylem. “The
innovative use of technologies along with smart policy and strong
political will are needed to realize these solutions. Water reuse is one
step in building a pathway to a secure water future. We know that water
reuse technologies exist today, which safely and reliably reclaim
wastewater for beneficial purposes. We look forward to continuing to
partner with other innovators and customers to advance the
implementation of water reuse and to help build a better understanding
of its role in solving water scarcity.”
The WateReuse Research Foundation is a leading nonprofit organization
whose mission is to advance the science of water reuse, recycling and
reclamation around the globe.
“WateReuse is proud to honor and recognize Xylem for its leadership and
support,” said Melissa Meeker, Executive Director of the WateReuse
Research Foundation. “The partnership between Xylem and the WateReuse
Research Foundation is developing tools and resources to help build a
secure water future.”
Xylem’s advanced treatment technologies are demonstrating that
wastewater can be purified well beyond drinking water standards and
reused safely and economically for both potable and non-potable
purposes. The Company’s water reuse technology is being used at
wastewater treatment sites around the world:
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Northern California’s newest water recycling facility, the Silicon
Valley Advanced Water Purification Center (AWPC), is an
eight-million gallon per day facility that uses Xylem’s Wedeco UV
systems. This technology provides the critical final disinfection step
before the water is sent locally to support some of the world’s most
innovative companies. In addition, the Santa Clara Valley Water
District (SCVWD) is conducting two pilot studies with Xylem’s
MiPro advanced oxidation process and Oxelia ozone-enhanced
biologically active filtration to examine the potential for using
reuse water to bolster potable water supplies.
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Xylem’s Oxelia ozone-enhanced biologically active filtration
technology is central to the Advanced Water Purification Facility
at the North City Water Reclamation Center in San Diego. This site
is the focal point of the city’s demonstration project, which is a
pilot study to optimize water reuse technologies to replace imported
potable water sources.
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In Stockholm, Sweden, Xylem has established a water reuse research
partnership with the Swedish Environmental Institute (IVL) and the
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), which is now overseeing a
pilot plant and test bed for advanced process technologies, including
Xylem’s biological treatment, filtration, disinfection, and oxidation
technologies that enable water reuse.
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The Changi Water Reclamation Plant in Singapore will install
Xylem’s Wedeco UV systems for as part of the NEWater process to
sustainably and efficiently produce purified, reclaimed water. ThePublic Utility Board of Singapore (PUB) is testing and
implementing cutting-edge water reuse technologies, and Xylem’s Wedeco
UV technology meets the most stringent global water reuse disinfection
regulations to ensure a safe water supply.
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling
customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public
utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and
agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150
countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its
people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding
local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater
problems. Xylem is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2014
revenues of $3.9 billion and more than 12,500 employees worldwide. Xylem
was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the last three years
for advancing sustainable business practices and solutions worldwide.
The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that
transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of
our water-centric business by linking it with the best water
transportation of all -- that which occurs in nature. For more
information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.
Contacts:
Xylem Inc.
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jennifer.jacob@xyleminc.com
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Phil
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phil.desousa@xyleminc.com
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