Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast

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Making These Extraordinary Times an Opportunity for Water Utilities Oct 12, 2020

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In part one of a three-part series, Matthew Pine, SVP & President of Applied Water Systems and the Americas Commercial Team for Xylem, and Xylem’s VP of Water Infrastructure Joe Johnston, join the show to discuss the extraordinary partnerships turning today’s extraordinary times into an opportunity for water utilities. Xylem is committed to providing the critical support the water industry needs – from expertise and digital solutions, to social investment and advanced technologies. To learn more about our efforts and capabilities, please visit: www.xylem.com/weftec.

Protecting the Health and Safety of Employees in 2020 Oct 05, 2020

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Greg Mimms, Xylem Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), joins the show to discuss Xylem's EHS initiatives in 2020 and how this year varies from his decades of experience in the field. Mimms also discusses some of the highlights and challenges of his career, and how he and his team prepare and communicate EHS information to a global company. To learn more about Xylem's Health and Safety Initiatives please visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/

How to Choose the Best Fire Protection System for Every Application Sep 28, 2020

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On this episode of Solving Water, we're kicking off October's Fire Prevention Month 2020 with a conversation between Todd Weir, Americas Product Manager for A-C Fire Pump, and Pete Snow, Training Coordinator for Xylem Rental Solutions, as they discuss the ways fire protection systems protect structures, processes and people. From knowing when to use permanent and/or temporary systems, to dissecting the requirements of NFPA 20 and current challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Weir and Snow share how to choose the right system for your application and look forward to emerging technologies in the midst of worsening natural disasters.

Learn more about Xylem's trouble-free temporary pumping solutions: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/products--services/rental/temporary-fire-protection/

For permanent fire pump systems for industrial, power generation, oil & gas and mining applications, visit: https://acfirepump.com/

Breaking Down All Things Pressure Boosters - The Bell & Gossett Podcast Sep 21, 2020

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On this episode of The Bell & Gossett Podcast, Kyle DelPiano, Business Development Manager for Xylem, talks with Kevin Sides, Sales Manager for Florida-based Bell & Gossett representative, George A. Israel Inc. Sides shares his expertise in discussing the various applications of pressure boosters in commercial buildings, as well as a breakdown of what pressure boosters are and what makes them so important. Sides also shares his insights on the unique challenges and solutions that come with working in the Florida market. Learn more about George A. Israel Inc.: http://gaiinc.com/ and Bell Gossett pressure boosters: https://bellgossett.com/package-pumping-systems/pressure-booster-packages/

Mitigating Risks of Legionella in Water Infrastructure & HVAC Systems - The Bell & Gossett Podcast Sep 15, 2020

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Since 2018, Legionella findings have been on the rise. This natural bacteria can be found in still water and airborne droplets, and can lead to cases of Legionnaires' disease. Kyle DelPiano, Business Development Manager for Xylem, and Kenny Khoo, Global Manager for Strategy Partnerships at Xylem, discuss some of the causes behind the recent rise in Legionella bacteria, and why focusing on issues such as improving aging infrastructure could be keys to combating the bacteria's spread.

Learn more about Bell & Gossett solutions: https://bellgossett.com/

Ushering in the Water Utility of the Future Sep 08, 2020

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For water utilities, addressing problems as they arise is becoming a thing of the past. On this episode of Solving Water, Travis Smith, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Sensus in North America with Xylem, shares how Xylem is helping utilities overcome the vicious cycle of being reactive by prioritizing integration, data collection, monitoring, analytics and controls in their infrastructure management. Smith outlines social and economic drivers impacting today's water utilities and how even the disruption that COVID-19 presents creates opportunities for utilities to use intelligence as a tool for building resilience and maximizing public health and safety.

Note: Get access to free, on-demand and live digital sessions that explore the impact on and opportunities presented to utilities by the shift toward smart infrastructure -- Register for Xylem's Reach Conference 2020, coming Oct. 13-14, at https://xylemreach20.com/.

To learn more about how Xylem helps utilities connect data, places and people in powerful ways, visit Sensus: https://sensus.com/.

How Municipalities & Water Utilities are Facing a Historic Hurricane Season - Through the Water Cycle Sep 01, 2020

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We are in the midst of a record-breaking hurricane season, and proactive preparedness is essential to combating high tides, flooding and structural damage in major municipalities and affected areas. On this episode of Through the Water Cycle, Xylem disaster response experts Mike Sturgill and Hunter Powell discuss the factors contributing to increasingly active hurricane seasons, and the tools and solutions available for municipalities and water utilities to stay fully prepared during the 2020 hurricane season. Note: This show was recorded two weeks prior to Hurricane Laura's development and landfall. To learn how you can help with relief efforts in affected areas, please visit: https://impact.publicgood.com/campaign/6a665fff-9c43-43f7-b09e-09ae4d4fcd98 To learn more about hurricane preparedness and contingency planning, visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/environmental-monitoring-analysis/stormwater-floods/hurricane-preparedness-response

Implementing Innovative Stormwater Solutions in Columbus, Ohio - Through the Water Cycle Aug 24, 2020

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Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) are harmful to the environment and a challenge for municipalities all across the country. On this episode of Through the Water Cycle, Xylem experts Asad Choudry, Business Development Manager, and Dax Blake, Client Solutions Manager, join the show to discuss the latest in stormwater management and how they came up with a unique, innovative solution to help mitigate CSOs in Columbus, Ohio.

Read the case study to learn more about the project: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/support/case-studies-white-papers/flygt-columbus-oh-case-study/

Designing Sewer Bypass Systems For Water Utilities' Complex Challenges - Through the Water Cycle Aug 17, 2020

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Nate Warren, Senior Sales Engineer, and Stan Rockovich, Distribution and Product Manager for Xylem, join the show to discuss some of the biggest challenges they have faced when working on custom sewer bypass systems throughout their respective careers. They also cover the latest technology in sewer bypass systems, what utilities should keep in mind when considering a sewer bypass project, and how geography drastically changes the implementation process of sewer bypass solutions.

To learn about temporary and permanent sewer bypass solutions from Xylem, visit: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/construction/job-site-applications/sewage-bypass or https://www.xylem.com/en-us/products--services/rental/sewer-bypass/

Shifting to Virtual Factory Acceptance Tests During COVID-19 – Through the Water Cycle Aug 10, 2020

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Anthony Williams, Senior Site Director for Xylem, joins the show to discuss the innovative solutions he implemented to address the need for shifting Factory Acceptance Tests, often conducted in-person, to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Williams shares how those solutions are ensuring equipment quality assurance at worksites and factories around the country.

Visit https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/global-coronavirus-actions/ to learn more about Xylem's actions and responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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