WASHINGTON (April 17, 2013) – Nearly 200 water utility leaders from across the United States ascended the steps of Capitol Hill today, urging their members of Congress to vote for legislation that addresses the nation’s water infrastructure challenge and confronts mounting affordability concerns.
WEFTEC 2020
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 2, 2013) – Registration and housing is now open for WEFTEC® 2013, the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) 86th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. Scheduled for Oct. 5 – 9, 2013 at McCormick Place South in Chicago, this year’s event includes a new pricing structure that accommodates for ongoing economic challenges and gives greater access to the hallmarks of WEFTEC.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Feb. 14, 2013) – Xylem Inc. has acquired PIMS Group, a privately held UK-based wastewater services company, for approximately US$57 million.
PARIS (Jan. 14, 2013)—GE’s Power Conversion business announced that it has won a contact of more than $10 million to supply eight pump drive trains, as well as process automation for the largest wastewater treatment plant in the world. It will be located just outside of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and will provide water for local agricultural needs.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Jan. 11, 2012) — Xylem Inc. has reduced the energy consumption of a wastewater pumping station in Sweden by 50 percent using its award-winning Flygt Experior solution. At a second station also in Sweden, Xylem’s Flygt SmartRun control system – one component of the Flygt Experior solution – has cut the energy use of the station by 30 percent.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (June 14, 2012) – Xylem Inc., a global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, attended the Citi Water Investment Conference on Wed., June 20, 2012.
WASHINGTON (June 12, 2012) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new framework to help local governments meet their Clean Water Act obligations.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 16, 2012) – One in eight people—884 million worldwide—lacks access to safe water. Because of this, 1.8 million children die each year from diseases caused by unclean water and poor sanitation.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 21, 2012) – In response to rapid growth in Panama, Xylem has opened a new sales and service office to provide greater customer support to the developing Latin American market. For Xylem, a global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s water issues, this expansion in Latin America reflects the company’s commitment to expansion within emerging markets.