Wastewater Case Studies and Whitepapers

  1. Water For A Healthy World 7/13/2020

    We are pleased to present Xylem’s ninth annual Sustainability Report, which describes our efforts in 2019 to solve global water challenges and support a healthy world. The How We Think About Sustainability section of this report explains the connection between current and emerging issues of water scarcity, water systems resilience to climate change and other water challenges and water affordability, and Xylem’s pivotal role in addressing these issues. We close out our goals set in 2014 and share our initial progress report against our 2025 goals, which we introduced in 2019, including Signature Goals designed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing water issues.

  2. White Paper: The Principles Of Aeration And Mixing Utilizing Process Aerator Technology 1/14/2011

    In the design of wastewater treatment plants, aeration typically involves supply of both oxygen and mixing. Aeration is a large consumer of both energy and operational costs. The Aire-O2 Triton aerator/mixer is a process aeration technology that addresses both of these aspects and is environmentally friendly, which is a winning formula to help achieve long-term sustainability. By Cheri D. Cohen, Aeration Industries International, Inc.

  3. Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable? 9/20/2024

    Since the name implies that they can be flushed after use, many assume that flushable wipes dissolve completely when flushed. However, it has been recently discovered that not all of these wipes are safe to flush.

  4. The Truth About Clogged Pumps 4/19/2017

    The sky is blue, grass is green, and, someday, your pumps are going to clog. It’s just another fact of life — or is it? 

  5. Ceramic Membrane Filtration System: Installation Overview 9/4/2015

    Our mobile ceramic membrane filtration equipment is recommended for scattered areas with poor quality water, and areas where operation and maintenance of water treatment plant is difficult. Download the case brief for examples of real-world installations of our ceramic membrane filtration system.

  6. Wastewater Treatment Plant Reduces Energy Consumption, Noise With Turbo Blower Technology 6/24/2013

    Built in 1974, the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Silverthorne, Colorado, provides wastewater services to the communities of Silverthorne, Dillon, Dillon Valley, Buffalo Mountain, and Mesa Cortina. Faced with rising energy costs and aging equipment, the Silverthorne-Dillon Joint Sewer Authority (JSA) identified a need to replace the plant’s original multistage centrifugal blowers with new technology that would reduce energy consumption and provide steady and reliable operation.

  7. PhosphoReduc™ — Emerging Solutions For Phosphorus Removal And Reuse 8/6/2013

    Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous can provide many benefits when they are properly used.  When they are applied as a fertilizer at agronomic rates they improve crop production. By Aleksandra Drizo

  8. State And Local Government Saves 25% In OPEX With Modeling Software 10/12/2020

    Cities use sewer models to avoid capacity issues, mitigate overflows, and address asset deterioration.

  9. Large Florida Utility Saving Money Through Innovation 7/6/2021

    After spending decades and millions of dollars rehabilitating sewer pipes across its service area, a large coastal utility embarked on a pilot pipe condition assessment program for 25,000 linear feet in areas prone to high unwanted infiltration rates.

  10. Converters: The Real Heroes Of Flow Measurement 7/17/2020

    Durable and reliable flow meters play a vital role in municipal water operations, but having the right converter to capture and transmit the resulting information is critical to maximize their value. Converters are expected to be robust and too often are taken for granted. Selecting the right converter to pair with your flow meters can make the difference in whether your data provides an average return on investment or the maximum benefit.