Xylem Pure Technologies Unveils Next-Generation SmartBall x For Mapping Buried Pipelines

New technology combines proven leak detection with advanced XYZ mapping, debuting at ACE26.

Washington, DC – Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water solutions company, today announced SmartBall® x, a next-generation pipeline inspection platform from its Pure Technologies brand. SmartBall x combines proven leak and gas pocket detection with precise XYZ mapping and pressure profiling to address leaks, improve the accuracy of pipeline record drawings and support maintenance planning. Featuring a new sensor payload, SmartBall x captures this comprehensive data in a single, non-disruptive inspection run. Automated analysis and digital reporting help utilities identify pipeline threats faster and improve confidence in operational decisions. SmartBall x will be showcased at ACE26, the American Water Works Association’s annual conference and exposition, taking place June 21-24 in Washington, D.C.

“Managing aging buried infrastructure is one of the most pressing challenges for water and wastewater utilities today,” said Eric Toffin, global product manager of assessment services at Xylem. “SmartBall x gives utilities a clearer picture of what’s happening underground by combining enhanced leak and gas pocket detection with precise pipeline mapping and pressure profiling in a single inspection run. With better data, they can address issues earlier and accelerate the path from inspection to action.”

Visit Xylem at Booth 806 at ACE26 to learn more about SmartBall x and how it’s putting pipeline intelligence on the map. Media opportunities will be available in the booth, including interviews with Xylem experts and product displays.

For ACE26 attendees interested in deeper discussion around transmission pipeline inspection and water loss, Eric Toffin will deliver the technical presentation, “Still Leaking After All These Years: Insights from Two Decades of Transmission Pipeline Inspection,” on Tuesday, June 23 at 4 p.m. EDT.

For more information about Xylem products, visit www.xylem.com.

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