The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act goes into effect in the U.S. on January 4, 2014. With that date quickly approaching, it’s critical distributors and dealers of plumbing equipment are aware of the history and requirements of the legislation in order to understand it and remain compliant.

Let’s begin with some background on how this act originated.

Who led the way?

In 2006, a bill was introduced and passed by the California Assembly that revised portions of the state’s health code as it related to plumbing products and lead content. The bill went into effect in 2010, making California the first state to eliminate lead content from products that touch potable water.

Recognizing the health and safety risks associated with lead-based products, the states of Vermont, Maryland and Louisiana passed similar legislation shortly after California. With momentum for lead-free plumbing products building, the government introduced a federal bill that will become the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act in 2014.

The bill will help eliminate the confusion of a variety of state-defined manufacturing, purchasing, selling requirements surrounding lead-free plumbing products, and jumpstart the development of a comprehensive lead content standards system for plumbing equipment manufacturers.

Defining lead free

With many states beginning to enact and consider their own lead-free legislation, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, which amends the original Safe Drinking Water Act, needed to define what constitutes lead free.

This federal bill defines a lead-free product as:

• Not containing more than 0.2 percent lead when used with respect to solder and flux.
• Not more than a weighted average of 0.25 percent lead when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures.

These regulations only apply to plumbing products that come into contact with potable water meant for human consumption, including fittings, fixtures, toilets and certain valves.

Ahead of the curve in lead-free offerings

To consider the needs of the marketplace and maintain greater control over process and inventory, Xylem began exploring the best way to develop a line of lead-free pumps in 2009. Today, Xylem’s line of Bell & Gossett products is in full compliance with the upcoming lead-free legislation, underscoring the company’s commitment to providing clean, safe drinking water for people around the world.

For more information on Bell & Gossett’s lead-free products, visit www.bellgossett.com.

The best time to build resilience to a natural flood disaster is before it strikes. As cities learn from past emergencies, urban planners and community leaders need to look towards employing early warning and response systems that can help minimize and recover flood losses.

Flooding is one of the most common and destructive issues encountered by communities globally. Research by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery and World Bank reveals that urban floods are the most common of all natural disasters, with the number of flood events continuing to increase. In 2010 alone, 178 million people were impacted by floods, with total losses of more than $40 billion worldwide.

In order to be effectively resilient and address the complex realities of urban flooding, city leaders must understand the potential risks and develop solution-focused plans that will serve their needs if a flood disaster strikes. Being prepared with systems for early detection and response plans can help urban environments weather extreme weather events.

Early warning systems

Early warning systems increase urban resilience by providing valuable lead-time to prepare communities for incoming problems. City managers and community leaders can use this lead time to implement disaster plans to reduce vulnerability and minimize expected losses. When it comes to flood risks, real-time information on precipitation and water quality, water levels, and flow rates can not only reduce economic losses – it can literally save lives.

Disaster response

When storms strike, flooding can be immediate, disruptive, destructive, and even fatal. To cope with the onset of water pouring into streets, homes, commercial buildings and subway tunnels, cities need strong drainage systems powered by reliable and powerful pumps. They also need 24/7 drainage assistance to dewater flooded areas quickly during and after the crisis

Working together for a better future

There is no substitute for effective urban planning and strong community engagement when it comes to managing flood risk. City leaders around the world have made it clear they are stepping up to increase urban resilience. Strengthening these environments is a large and complex challenge that requires collaboration to share experiences, expertise, and knowledge about how to reduce vulnerability and accelerate recovery.

To learn more about urban resiliency and read case studies associated with this topic, please visit the, Water and Urban Resilience white paper on Xylem’s website.

The U.S. aging water infrastructure system is one of the nation’s top water priorities, but did you know that 69 percent of Americans still take access to clean water for granted? Xylem recently conducted its Value of Water survey, a nationwide study of more than 1,000 American voters, to gauge the general population’s knowledge of the ongoing U.S. water crisis and possible financial and water-related solutions. The survey suggested several factors consistently place pressure on the nation’s aging water infrastructure, including growing populations, rapid urbanization and chronic underinvestment.

Recognition of the water crisis

According to the survey, Americans recognize the growing demands on the nation’s water resources and are largely concerned about the current state of the infrastructure system. There is a basic understanding of the need for a fresh solution to preserve the nation’s water resources. According to the survey, Americans believe the government should invest more time and money into upgrading the country’s water pipes and systems. Eighty-eight percent believe all levels of government should be held accountable for fixing water infrastructure system problems.

While increasing government investment is a potential solution, Americans also feel personal responsibility to help alleviate the issue. Six in ten Americans are willing to pay more each month for water infrastructure upgrades, and 70 percent are willing to boost spending to ensure that every American has access to clean water.

Additional awareness needed

While the Value of Water index indicates that the majority of Americans understand the U.S. water crisis, it also reveals a need to raise awareness of the factors impacting water costs. According to the survey, many Americans attribute water costs to quality, usage, utility company management and access to water. There exists an opportunity to raise understanding of some additional primary causes, which include financial factors – such as labor, debt and infrastructure improvements – as well as availability of water sources, service population and rate structure.

The survey also reveals that half of all Americans estimate their average water usage at 50 gallons per day, yet research shows that the average American uses double that amount. Thus, an additional opportunity exists to raise understanding of individual water footprints and the personal impact of water infrastructure.

The U.S. water crisis is a growing issue affecting millions of people nationwide. Solutions are on the horizon, but each of us can up our personal contributions to solving water through individual awareness of these challenges and their solutions.

To learn more about the Value of Water index and the U.S. water infrastructure crisis, visit www.xyleminc.com/valueofwater.

Throughout the past few years, heat waves and dry spells have swept the country, amplifying the ever-increasing lack of access to clean water. Drought is a natural hazard, usually due to a decrease in precipitation, an increase in evapotranspiration or both. While history suggests severe droughts are a natural part of climate cycles, the natural disaster has a great impact on agricultural industries, power and energy resource production, navigation, recreation, municipal water supplies, and natural resources such as fisheries, aquatic species and water quality.

Drought in the U.S. has become a growing issue, threatening agricultural production across two-thirds of the country. Over the past year, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture declared 1,400 counties across 33 states as drought disaster areas. The physical conditions causing this hazard are linked to sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean.

Throughout the country, drought has caused apprehension about to water supply and cleanliness. It brings many challenges to communities, including energy generation issues, which can cause an increase in industrial and municipal costs. Drought also impacts ecosystems, destroying crops and wildlife, and upsetting bird and fish populations in freshwater habitats.

Public policy makers are challenged to plan and manage water use, determine how best to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to drought impacts, and decide who should bear associated costs. Members of the community can also take action to prevent drought by using water more efficiently and purchasing water-efficient products.

Here are a few tips for how we can each take individual steps to reduce drought in the U.S.:

• Install high-efficiency toilets.
• Reduce water usage in space cooling equipment, and power off units when they are not needed.
• Install low-flow faucet aerators and showerheads.
• Tighten water-loss management, including timelier repair of leaks.
• Practice water-efficient landscaping measures, such as use of native plants, landscape renovation, and more efficient irrigation.

We, as communities, can ban together with policymakers to take action against drought and address water efficiency issues. For a complete list of water saving measures for municipalities, visit epa.gov/watersense.

Morton Grove, Ill. – (August 27, 2013) – Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, is expanding its mobile application offerings with XyDial, an iPhone® application that helps customers position their solar panels. XyDial enables users to expertly locate, configure and adjust a solar panel in real-time, finding the position that will receive the most sunlight and optimize power output.

“XyDial empowers solar panel users by simplifying the initial panel configuration process, and also by ensuring that they will get the most out of their solar energy equipment over time,” said Keith Teichmann, director of innovative networks and marketing for Xylem’s Applied Water Systems business unit. “The app is easy to use and helps maximize solar panel efficiency.”

Taking advantage of the iPhone’s GPS, digital compass, gyroscope and forward-facing camera, XyDial determines the most efficient placement for a solar panel based on geographic location, orientation, month, date and time of day. An advanced shadow adjustment feature helps the user identify the possible points at which a solar panel will be shaded and reposition it to improve solar output. After the app display indicates the path of the sun, a customer may draw a rectangle over any obstruction or multiple obstructions. The app will then recalculate the available solar power from the panel, providing the opportunity to shift it for optimal output.

XyDial works anywhere in the world, with or without an Internet connection, and incorporates a number of additional customizable features, including:

• User-friendly interface – the interface follows visual and audible cues.
• Optimizes solar power – the app finds the most effective panel orientation, and traces the projected path of the sun.
• Saved panels – users can name, save, edit and view multiple locations and configurations.
• Customizable settings – the app helps users estimate the panel’s power output based on internal solar irradiation databases, panel specification, geographical location and selected calendar dates.
• Power output graphs – users can view the power output of the panel for the total time selected.
• Bilingual – XyDial is available in English and German.

XyDial is free and available for download from the iTunes StoreÒ.

XyDial is one of several mobile applications released by Xylem, including the Goulds Water Technology Catalog (or at Google Playä), the Bell & Gossett Mobile Catalog (or at Google Play), and the Bell & Gossett ESP-System Syzer® (or at Google Play) – a proprietary HVAC tool that helps with piping system design – all of which launched within the past year. These apps, among others from Xylem, are available for Apple devices at the iTunes Store and at Google Play for Androidä users.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 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.xyleminc.com.

*Apple, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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Did you know that our drinking water has been recycled since dinosaurs roamed the Earth? The reality today, however, is that a large amount of the nation’s drinking water infrastructure is no longer usable.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates public drinking water systems, which provide safe drinking water to 90 percent of Americans. However, according to a recent study, the U.S. water infrastructure requires an investment of $384.2 billion for improvements to the system over the next 20 years in order to continue providing safe drinking water for 297 million Americans.

According to another recent assessment of the nation’s water infrastructure by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the U.S.’s 2013 drinking water and wastewater received a grade of C+ on an A to F scale – just a slight improvement from the last assessment grade of C- in 2009.

Given these results, it’s clear that we need to work together to improve the U.S. water infrastructure. The $384.2 billion in investments suggested by the EPA study could go towards construction, engineering and design of new water systems, rehabilitation of old systems, equipment purchases and final inspection.

An opportunity exists to improve the thousands of miles of pipes, treatment plants and storage tanks to help ensure the public health and general security of the nation’s 52,000 community water systems and 21,500 non-profit non-community water systems. Existing infrastructure has deteriorated over the past century and many public drinking water systems are reportedly underdeveloped or not in compliance with standard regulations.

An estimated 240,000 water mains break every year in the U.S., which could lead to a possible cost increase of more than $1 trillion through 2030 and beyond. On the bright side, while many pipes and mains are in need of replacement or repair, the quality of U.S. drinking water remains high.

To learn more about improvements necessary to cultivate a cleaner and more drinkable water infrastructure system, review Xylem’s Value of Water Index.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is a building technology society focused on building systems, energy efficiency, air quality, refrigeration and sustainability. ASHRAE establishes standards and guidelines for members and industry professionals for the design and maintenance of building environments.

ASHRAE standards are created to establish a benchmark for performance criteria to guide the industry and for methods of measurement or testing. These guidelines are developed and published to define minimum values and acceptable performance within the HVAC industry.

Among the most popular are Standards 90.1 and 189.1. Standard 90.1, which was initially developed in 1970 and has been amended several times since, serves as the basis for building codes and sets the standard for building design and construction in the U.S. Standard 189.1 was introduced in 2011 to build upon that foundation with further energy efficiency measures and renewable energy requirements, and setting new guidelines for the design of high-performance, green buildings.

Other popular ASHRAE standards regulate the following:

• Centrifugal pumps
• Climatic impacts on heating seasonal performance factor and seasonal energy efficiency ratio for air-source heat pumps
• Design essentials for refrigerated storage facilities
• Heat loss from electrical and control equipment in industrial parts
• Methods of testing for rating seasonal efficiency of unitary air conditioners and heat pumps
• Method of testing forced circulation air cooling and air heating coils
• Practical guide to noise and vibration control for HVAC systems
• Procedures for commercial building energy audits
• Water-source heat pumps.

With more than 4,000 standards for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration, it’s important for pump dealers and distributors to be familiar with those prominent to their industry. Because ASHRAE standards are exclusive and distinctive, it’s imperative that pump dealers and distributors keep up to date on regulations surrounding pump manufacturers and suppliers. Understanding the consequences and dynamics behind these standards will help dealers and distributors better target their customers.

Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse, a learning center that trains industry professionals on a wide range of topics surrounding the design, installation and maintenance of hydronic and steam systems, covers education on ASHRAE standards in its curriculum.
To learn more about Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse, visit: http://unitedstates.xylemappliedwater.com/brands/bell-gossett/training-education/.

Morton Grove, Ill. – September 12, 2013 – Bell & Gossett, a brand of Xylem Inc., and a leader in education for the hydronic heating and plumbing industries, announced its training course schedule for fourth quarter 2013 at the Little Red Schoolhouse outside Chicago, Ill. A new Plumbing Systems Design Seminar will be offered, covering design considerations for pressure boosters, hot water recirculation, wastewater, and rainwater collection systems.

“We are excited to introduce a new seminar about Plumbing Systems Design this quarter,” said Larry Konopacz, manager, training and education, Little Red Schoolhouse. “Little Red Schoolhouse is recognized as a leader in hydronic continuing education, but will now also be a go-to for plumbing-focused continuing education.”

The seminars, taught by LEED® Accredited Professionals, are tailored to various job functions and areas of expertise, covering a wide range of topics. The Little Red Schoolhouse is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. Upon successful completion of a three-day seminar, 1.7 CEU credits are awarded to attendees.

Little Red Schoolhouse seminars and dates for the fourth quarter include:

Service & Maintenance of Water Based HVAC Systems Seminar                Sept. 30 – Oct. 2

Modern Hydronic Heating Systems – Basic Seminar*                                  Oct. 7 – 9

Modern Hydronic Heating Systems – Advanced Seminar*                          Oct. 28 – 30

Large Chilled Water System Design Seminar*                                                 Nov. 4 – 6

Design & Application of Water Based HVAC Systems Seminar*                 Nov. 11 – 13

Plumbing Systems Design Seminar (new)                                        Nov. 18 – 20

Steam System Design & Application Seminar                                                  Dec. 16 – 18

* Seminar approved by Green Building Certification Institute to provide credit toward the credential maintenance requirements of the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP certifications.

The Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse has trained more than 55,000 engineers, contractors and installers globally in the proper design, installation and maintenance of hydronic systems since 1954.

For seminar descriptions and enrollment information, visit http://unitedstates.xylemappliedwater.com/brands/bell-gossett/training-education/. Reservations must be made through a Bell & Gossett representative. A complete list of representatives, including contact names and phone numbers, is listed on the website.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,700 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 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.xyleminc.com.

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Located an hour northwest of Toronto, Osprey Valley Resorts is situated within the picturesque Credit River Valley. The serene landscape of Osprey Valley was disturbed in April 2013 when an ice storm rolled through the area and left the entire irrigation unit unsalvageable. Because the pump station fed the irrigation lines to all three of the resort’s golf courses, the resort’s fairways and greens could not be sustained and the courses were forced to halt operations.

Pumps Plus, the Osprey Valley’s service entity, worked with Xylem’s Flowtronex brand to devise a plan to replace the pump station and resume operation of the three courses as quickly as possible to avoid crippling revenue loss for the resort.

The Flowtronex team found that Pumps Plus had a similar pump station in stock that was not being used. Representatives of the company were able to take the major components’ panel and the motor from this unit to build a temporary pump station for the resort. The platform, steel piping and vertical turbine pumps were ordered to create a fully operational unit.

The temporary pump station was ready to begin feeding water to the golf course irrigation lines in just three weeks. Ultimately, Osprey Valley was able to reopen its courses to golfers within four weeks of the storm.

View a slideshow of images taken before, during and after Osprey Valley’s pump station was replaced. To learn more about Xylem’s Flowtronex brand, visit www.Flowtronex.com.

Morton Grove, Ill. — (October 8, 2013) — Today, Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, launched the Goulds Water Technology® brand e-HM stainless steel series horizontal multistage pump – a water pump for commercial and industrial applications that is up to 30 percent more efficient than most similar pumps on the market.

Pumping water in production-oriented applications such as washing, cleaning, food and beverage processing, and large-scale refrigeration, can be energy intensive, impacting both resource use and operational expenses. The e-HM pump also offers a broad hydraulic range, and a variety of configuration options that enables users to customize the pump to meet their specific needs, simultaneously improving performance and reducing carbon dioxide emissions as well as costs.

“The technology of the e-HM series provides versatility in operations, flexibility in applications, and streamlined performance that helps customers achieve cost and energy savings in a single product,” said Nick Daddabbo, product manager, commercial products for Xylem’s Applied Water Systems business unit. “Operations managers seeking to run facilities as efficiently as possible need total system solutions that help meet regulations and codes such as Leadership in Energy-Efficient Design (LEED) standards.”

Constructed of AISI 316 stainless steel, the e-HM series offers six models, as well as a one-piece or sleeve design, making it highly customizable. The product’s high-pressure boosting capabilities and space-saving footprint makes it suitable for a variety of configurations across a range of industrial applications, including:

• Food and beverage
• Industrial cleaning
• Industrial refrigeration
• Water treatment
• Custom OEM.

“The e-HM can be customized to individualized processes, helping customers solve space constraint issues without sacrificing quality or performance,” said Daddabbo.

The e-HM series is built on the advanced hydraulics of Xylem’s reliable e-SV vertical multistage product line, which was introduced in September 2010. The e-HM series has a maximum flow rate of up to 127 gpm. A balanced impeller reduces axial thrust by 40 percent, and a 20 percent thicker stainless steel pump body enhances durability and increases reliability. Reduced thrust and thicker pump bodies results in longer bearing and component life, which helps to reduce the customer’s total cost of ownership by up to 30 percent.

For more information about the Goulds Water Technology e-HM series, visit http://www.goulds.com/e-hm.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the last two 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.xyleminc.com.

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Morton Grove, Ill. — (October 15, 2013) — Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, played a key part in opening the Global Water Center in Milwaukee, Wis., through its donation of pumps and products used in the building’s HVAC systems. The Global Water Center is a first-of-its-kind facility backed by The Water Council that is helping to position the Milwaukee region as a global capital of freshwater research and technology.

“When we spoke with The Water Council about the construction of the Global Water Center, we knew Xylem had to be a part of it,” said Mark Handzel, vice president, product regulatory affairs, and director, HVAC commercial buildings, for Xylem’s Applied Water Systems business unit. “Our compact and easy-to-install booster pump set efficiently provides essential pressurized water to all seven floors of the building, ensuring the businesses, researchers and water support organizations have the infrastructure they need to complete their work.”

Xylem demonstrated its commitment to providing water systems expertise and solutions to leading organizations by teaming up with its Milwaukee-based distributor, Hydro-Flo Products Inc., to donate a Goulds Water Technology AquaBoost^TM variable speed pressure booster pump. The product was installed before the Center’s grand opening on Sept. 12, 2013. The company also provided products from its Bell & Gossett brand for use in the building’s heating and cooling systems, including two series 80 and two series 60 in-line pumps with triple duty valves, an expansion tank and air vents.

“Xylem was an important partner in transforming a century-old warehouse into a world-class water technology and business accelerator,” said Dean Amhaus, president and CEO, The Water Council.  “We were very pleased to be approached by a company with such a strong global reputation as Xylem that wanted to play a big part in bringing together and assisting water technology professionals.”

The Global Water Center houses 25 organizations that include a mix of international corporations, academic institutions, startup businesses and support organizations. The facility is located at 247 Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, Wis.

For more information on the products installed, visit http://www.goulds.com and http://www.bellgossett.com.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the last two 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.xyleminc.com.

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Morton Grove, Ill. – October 22, 2013 – Approximately 100 high school students from the Rochester and the western New York region recently participated in the second annual Let’s Solve Water (LSW) Challenge, a competition focused on bringing clean, safe water to people all over the world through the design and construction of water pumps. Sponsored by Xylem Inc., a global water technology leader focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, and PTC®, a leading technology provider of product development software, this year’s LSW Challenge engaged students to create human-powered water pumps for areas of the world where access to fuel or electricity is limited or nonexistent.

“Solving global water issues is one of the most important challenges of our generation and for many generations to come,” said Ken Napolitano, president, Xylem’s Applied Water Systems business unit. “These students are the future of engineering; Xylem’s Let’s Solve Water Challenge helps them approach these issues in several ways. The program educates them on critical water needs worldwide, tests their engineering skills related to fluid technology, and builds teamwork, collaboration and camaraderie through critical thinking.”

On Oct. 1, Xylem and PTC engineers kicked off the two-week competition at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, N.Y., the program’s host and primary advocate. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics teams from 10 area high schools competed to modify an existing pump for manual operation with the goal of moving water a distance of 20 feet.

Students were given a set of starting tools to build their pumps, including PTC Creo® product design software, a Xylem pump and hose kit, and assistance from a water industry mentor. Participants employed real-world engineering skills, such as managing design constraints and balancing the pump’s energy efficiency with both water pressure and flow.

“The engineering process begins with a concept that is brought to life through digital design,” said John Stuart, senior vice president, global academic program, PTC. “We’re excited to be involved in the Let’s Solve Water Challenge because learning to use engineering and design software is critical for success in the field of engineering, and we’re glad to make that opportunity available for this year’s competition.”

As part of the final competition on Saturday, Oct. 19, teams demonstrated a working sample of their pump and presented their development process, including challenges experienced and key learnings. Each team was then judged by a panel on design, time, exertion and pressure, and was awarded prizes totaling $12,000 based on four categories:

• Cost per output.
• Computer-aided design (CAD) design; prizes awarded to first and second place.
• Best performance; prizes awarded to first and second place.
• Most elegant design rated on the combination of product and design characteristics.

The winners of the LSW Challenge were announced on Oct. 19, after the competition.

• Cost: Devil Tech from Victor High School won $2,000.
• CAD design: The IgKNIGHTers from McQuaid Jesuit High School won $2,000. Ranger Robotics from Spencerport High School won $1,500.
• Best performance: TanX from Canandaigua Academy won $2,000. XCats from Wilson Foundation Academy won $1,500.
• Most elegant design: The Grapes of Wrath from Naples High School won $3,000.

Xylem plans to continue hosting the annual competition. To learn more about the Let’s Solve Water Challenge, visit http://contest.igknighters.com/.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,700 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 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.xyleminc.com.

*PTC and Creo are trademarks or registered trademarks of PTC Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries.

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Lubbock, Texas — Oct. 30, 2013 — Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, recently announced that its Goulds Water Technology and Bell & Gossett brand vertical turbine impellers will convert from their previous standard of silicon bronze to a new, high-grade investment cast 316 stainless steel (316SS) material. This change will mark the first product line available on the market with high-grade stainless steel impellers as a standard. 316SS is known for its enhanced ability to resist damage due to corrosion and abrasives.

The scope of the transition includes 5” through 14” models in select, high-volume product families. The smooth surface finish of these new impellers enables Xylem to make this material transition, without incurring additional hydraulic losses commonly associated with changing to stainless steel, while maintaining the same hydraulic performance standards as their predecessors.

“This conversion enables Xylem to offer a better corrosion- and erosion-resistant product than those currently available, without sacrificing efficiency or charging a premium,” said David Stover, marketing development manager, turbine products for Xylem’s Applied Water Systems business unit. “Exchanging the traditional sand cast bronze impeller material for the 316SS investment cast impeller will enable industry-leading hydraulic efficiencies without impacting customers’ budgets.”

Complimentary features and benefits of Xylem’s vertical turbine pumps in this size range include glass-lined cast iron bowls for strength, durability and maximized pump efficiency over the life of the pump.

The conversion will take several months and affect approximately 50 different vertical turbine impeller models. While several are already available in the 316SS material, the projected completion date for all models should be prior to the end of 2014.

After the standards change is complete, bronze impellers will remain available to customers upon request.

To learn more about Goulds Water Technology brand vertical turbine pumps, visit goulds.com/turbine-pumps.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,700 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 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.xyleminc.com.

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Morton Grove, Ill. – November 6, 2013 – Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, was recently awarded the 2013 Product of the Year award from Consulting-Specifying Engineer, a top outlet that is written for professional engineers, for its Bell & Gossett brand ESP-System Syzer mobile app released last year. The product earned a bronze award in the software category for its design, modeling and analysis features.

The annual recognition is awarded to new products in the HVAC, fire/life safety, electrical and plumbing systems engineering categories. Readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer,  many of whom are the actual consumers / users of this software, vote for this award, proving that end users appreciate the innovation and forward-thinking attributes of the mobile version of the Bell & Gossett ESP-System Syzer.

“The mobile app version of this tool enables on-the-go HVAC professionals the same intuitive functionality of the desktop program that serves as their go-to specification software,” said Mark Handzel, vice president, product regulatory affairs, and director, HVAC commercial buildings, Xylem. “It’s an honor to know the readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer recognize the value of the features offered by the System Syzer app and enjoy the experience of using it.”

The ESP-System Syzer performs several critical calculations and offers a variety of unique features, including:

• Calculating friction loss and velocity through various pipe types and sizes based on existing fluid conditions.
• Calculating the relationship between fluid temperatures, system flow and heating/cooling load.
• A unique tool that shows the relationship between Cv, flow, and head, and accounts for fluid properties.
• A Pipe Length/Pressure Drop tool that interfaces with other tools to view the relationship between pipe length, friction loss and total head loss.
• A bundled Circuit Setter®/Triple Duty Valve calculator that is very useful during the design phase to help predetermine valve settings and out in the field to determine flow through the valves based on pressure drop readings.

The ESP-System Syzer mobile app is available for use on iPads, iPhones and Android phones. It is available free of charge and can be downloaded from the iTunes App store or Google Play.

To learn more about the desktop software and download options, visit http://bellgossett.com/selection-sizing-cad-tools/.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,700 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 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.xyleminc.com.

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Nashville, Tenn. — Dec. 3, 2013 — Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, is ensuring energy efficiency through new Goulds Water Technology brand products, which will be featured at the 2013 National Ground Water Association (NGWA) show, December 3-6 in Nashville, Tenn. Xylem will exhibit its broad product portfolio, including five new products and a host of others at booth 803.

The annual NGWA trade show attracts more than 4,000 professionals from all sectors of the industry, including water well drillers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, scientists and engineers. The expo offers more than 70 hours of educational programming spanning topics from drilling methods to water well maintenance to groundwater supply.

“At NGWA, we’re highlighting some of our newest technologies built with improved energy efficiency ratings and lowered total cost of ownership,” said Kyle Schoenheit, global product manager for Xylem’s Applied Water Systems business unit. “Xylem engineered its latest products to help businesses and municipalities stay ahead of the curve in ground water and wastewater applications.”

On display at the show will be the recently-introduced e-HM series stainless-steel, horizontal multistage pump from Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand. The water pump is engineered for commercial and industrial applications, including water treatment, and is up to 30 percent more efficient than most similar pumps on the market.

The company will also showcase the Goulds Water Technology 50L 6-inch stainless steel submersible pump for groundwater supply applications. The submersible well pump is used to move water from below ground to direct use applications, including municipal water supply, crop irrigation and other water need uses. Compared to previous models, the 6-inch L-series platform has improved efficiency design providing a lower lifecycle cost and reduced energy consumption.

Other recent products on display at NGWA 2013 will include:

• CentriPro Aquavar intelligent pump controller:Using a new modular platform, the Aquavar is designed to provide variable frequency pumping control of speed, pressure, flow and level over a wide range of submersible and above ground applications.  
• Goulds Water Technology HS 4-inch submersible pump: The newest addition to the industry-leading submersible line features a crimped design for strength in even the harshest conditions. Built with superior engineered composite materials and field-proven floating stage hydraulics, the pump delivers dependable operation and has a long service life.
• CentriPro AquaStart soft-starter: This combination soft starter enables easy installation with factory pre-set pump parameters. Using thermal image motor protection and digital inputs, Aquastart offers enhanced motor and system protection for residential, commercial and industrial pumping applications.

“At Xylem, we understand that there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all in this industry and we are committed to working with our customers to design a solution that fits their own standards,” said Schoenheit. “We look forward using our applications expertise to find the right mix of products for visitors at this year’s show.”

Xylem experts will also present on a variety of educational sessions at NGWA 2013, including topics on troubleshooting, and properly sizing and selecting a water system.

To learn more about Xylem and its Goulds Water Technology brand, come to booth 803 at the show or visit www.gouldswatertechnology.com.

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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,700 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 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.xyleminc.com.

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Nashville, Tenn. — Dec. 3, 2013 — Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced the CentriPro brand Aquavar intelligent pump controller for submersible and above-ground applications at the 2013 National Ground Water Association (NGWA) show, December 3-6 in Nashville, Tenn. The new Aquavar platform is on display at booth 803.

Using an innovative modular platform, the Aquavar is designed to provide variable frequency pumping control of speed, pressure, flow and level over a wide range of submersible and above-ground applications. The controller offers easy application, is compatible with a variety of building management system protocols, and offers open, indoor and outdoor enclosures.

Aquavar ensures quick commissioning and ease of use through its application specific Start-Up Genie tool. The removable, graphic control panel displays large text on a large backlit screen, making it easy to read. Start-up is also made easy using the My Personal Menu, which lists the 20 most commonly-used parameters, and is customizable by the end user based on their specific pumping system.

“The benefit of this intelligent VFD is that it helps groundwater professionals adapt quickly and efficiently to any application, whether that’s standard day-to-day operation or not,” said Joshua Allen, Americas product manager, drives and controls for Xylem’s Applied Water Systems business unit. “With more than 20 years of variable speed pumping experience, the CentriPro brand once again builds on its history of easy start-up using pump specific language with this more versatile, technologically advanced product.”

The pump controller comes with built-in features to optimize performance and efficiency. The automatic motor adaption and automated energy optimization help to maximize the compatibility between drive and motor and improve system efficiency as loads change. Aquavar also helps protect against the following: cavitation, dead head, blocked suction, circuit shortage, phase loss, overload, undervoltage and overvoltage over an application range of 1.5 to 125 horsepower.

To learn more about the Aquavar intelligent pump controller, visit Xylem booth 803 at NGWA 2013, or visit goulds.com/pump-controllers/aquavar.

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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,700 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 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.xyleminc.com.

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Morton Grove, Ill. – December 19, 2013 – Bell & Gossett^®, a primary brand of Xylem Inc., and a leader in education for the hydronic heating and plumbing industries, will continue to offer its new, and popular Plumbing Systems Design Seminar at the Little Red Schoolhouse^® in Morton Grove, Ill., in 2014. The Plumbing Systems Design Seminar attracted many participants in November, reaching capacity quickly. The seminar is intended for industry professionals who are interested in learning about new design considerations for pressure booster, hot water heating and recirculation, and wastewater systems.

“Our November Plumbing Systems Design Seminar registration maxed out very quickly, which reinforced that there is clear demand in the industry for more information on this topic,” said Larry Konopacz, manager, training and education, Little Red Schoolhouse, Xylem. “At the Little Red Schoolhouse, we are committed to providing the most relevant and current education in the industry, ensuring that we keep product discussion to a minimum and focus on advancements in system design.”

The Plumbing Systems Design seminar will be held March 10 to 12, 2014, at the Little Red Schoolhouse located in Morton Grove, Ill. The three-day course is taught by LEED® Accredited Professionals and attendees earn 1.7 CEU credits upon successful completion. The Little Red Schoolhouse seats 40 attendees, so it is recommended to sign up for classes as soon as possible.

Seminar participants can expect to take away the following key learnings:

• The terminology and fundamental plumbing design concepts.
• The ability to apply design concepts to: potable water pressure boosting systems; potable water heating, distribution and hot water recirculation systems; solar thermal system; wastewater pumping systems; and rainwater harvesting systems.
• An understanding of how to use Bell & Gossett ESP-Plus^® applications to properly size and select pumps and equipment in a variety of design scenarios.
• The codes and standards applicable to plumbing system design.
• The benefits of a properly designed commercial plumbing system.

Konopacz added, “To reinforce the training exercises conducted during class, participants will complete several design problems over the course of the three-day session. This seminar is also an essential opportunity for attendees to understand the need for resource conservation in green sustainable projects.”

To learn more about the Plumbing Systems Design seminar and enrollment information, visit http://bellgossett.com/training-education/. Reservations must be made through a Bell & Gossett representative. A complete list of representatives, including contact names and phone numbers, is listed on the website.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the last two 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.xyleminc.com.

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Morton Grove, Ill. – December 19, 2013 – In the ever-changing HVAC industry, continuing education is important for professionals who want to stay on top of new technologies and advancements. Bell & Gossett^®, a brand of Xylem Inc., and a leader in education for the hydronic heating and plumbing industries, announced its training course schedule for first quarter 2014 at the Little Red Schoolhouse^®. Due to popular demand, the Chicagoland learning center will also continue to offer its new Plumbing Systems Design Seminar in 2014.

“Our new Plumbing Systems Design seminar was well received by attendees and reached capacity very quickly last quarter,” said Larry Konopacz, manager, training and education, Little Red Schoolhouse, Xylem. “It’s clear that industry professionals are very interested in new design considerations for pressure booster, hot water heating and recirculation, and wastewater systems.”

The Little Red Schoolhouse is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. Seminars are taught by LEED® Accredited Professionals and attendees earn 1.7 CEU credits upon successful completion.

Little Red Schoolhouse seminars and dates for the first quarter include:

Design & Application of Water Based HVAC Systems Seminar*                   Jan. 27 – 29

Service & Maintenance of Water Based HVAC Systems Seminar                 Feb. 3 – 5

Modern Hydronic Heating Systems – Basic Seminar*                                    Feb. 10 – 12

Modern Hydronic Heating Systems – Advanced Seminar*                             Feb. 24 – 26

Plumbing Systems Design Seminar                                                                 March 10 – 12

Design & Application of Water Based HVAC Systems Seminar*                   March 17 – 19

Large Chilled Water System Design Seminar*                                                March 24 – 26

* Seminar approved by Green Building Certification Institute to provide credit toward the credential maintenance requirements of the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP certifications.

Since 1954, the Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse has trained more than 55,000 engineers, contractors and installers globally in the proper design, installation and maintenance of hydronic systems. The fully equipped learning center seats 40 students, so it is recommended to sign up for classes as soon as possible. An exception is the Service & Maintenance of Water Based HVAC Systems Seminar, which is limited to 25 attendees.

For seminar descriptions and enrollment information, visit http://bellgossett.com/training-education/. Reservations must be made through a Bell & Gossett representative. A complete list of representatives, including contact names and phone numbers, is listed on the website.

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 White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the last two 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.xyleminc.com.

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Morton Grove, Ill. — (January 21, 2014) — Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, is making energy efficiency a top priority through its Bell & Gossett® brand, which is being featured at the 66th Annual Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), January 21-23 in New York City at the Javits Center. At booth 1131, the company is launching two new products and presenting several more to advance HVAC and plumbing applications in the commercial buildings industry.

Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand, will introduce two highly efficient innovations at AHR: the Series e-1510 single stage end suction centrifugal pump, with the largest efficiency profile compared to other similar pumps; and the ecocirc XL large wet rotor circulator pump, with smart communications capabilities and an electronically commutated permanent magnet (ECM) motor that enables pump operations to match demand.

“At AHR, we are looking forward to bringing expanded building systems capabilities, a complete set of efficient products, and applications expertise to help our customers drive down energy usage and operational costs,” said Mark Handzel, vice president, Product Regulatory Affairs and director, HVAC & Commercial Buildings Business Unit, Xylem.

Additional products that are being highlighted at Xylem’s booth include the following:

• Bell & Gossett Technologic VFD – Launching this spring, this variable frequency drive is fully customizable for pumps and includes a startup genie for easy setup, access to more than 40 parameters for user specificity, and pump-specific alarms and warnings to minimize damage and downtime.
• Bell & Gossett Technoforce XLS – Being previewed at the show, this enhanced controller is ASHRAE 90.1 compliant and features remote monitoring and control for real-time monitoring and access, Ethernet and wireless access to enable advanced settings for specific applications, and extensive event logging and data trending capabilities to manage energy consumption and water usage reducing costs.
• Bell & Gossett Series 80-SC ITSC close coupled or split coupled (SC) vertical in-line pumps with Integrated Technologic® and Sensorless Control – These pumps for hydronic heating and cooling applications enable customers to reduce installation costs by having the option to implement both wired and sensorless HVAC systems without sacrificing reliability.

“We help our customers get real value out of their HVAC and plumbing systems through reliable, efficient and easy-to-implement products, unparalleled education offered at our Little Red Schoolhouse in Illinois, dependable customer service, and leading tools and resources,” said Handzel.

Xylem’s wide range of tools supports additional efficiencies for effective system sizing and selection, including the Bell & Gossett ESP-System Syzer® software and mobile application for smartphones.

Xylem is also unveiling its POWER OF e marketing campaign, which highlights Bell & Gossett- branded products and energy efficiency, expert engineering and enhanced technologies across the business’s global product portfolio.

For more information about Xylem’s presence at the 2014 AHR Expo, visit www.power-of-e.com/AHR, or locate a Bell & Gossett representative at http://bellgossett.com/sales-service/.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the last two 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.xyleminc.com.

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Morton Grove, Ill. — (January 21, 2014) — Xylem’s Bell & Gossett® brand Series e-1510 single stage end suction centrifugal pumps launched today at the 2014 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) – the world’s largest HVACR event. Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, has redesigned the complete line of its best-in-class 1510 pump – now called the e-1510 – to provide the highest overall efficiency in the end-suction market for HVAC and plumbing applications. With the largest Efficiency Island compared to other similar pumps, the e-1510 reduces electricity consumption, improves overall system performance and lowers life cycle costs.

This new and extensive efficiency profile enables users to maintain significantly higher levels of efficiency over a much wider range of operating conditions. The Series e-1510’s dramatic improvement in efficiency is the result of cutting edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD) design technology, deep hydraulic engineering expertise, and Xylem’s comprehensive knowledge of HVAC and plumbing applications.

“Our broad Efficiency Island is Xylem’s answer to our customers’ – and the industry’s – need for a novel approach to water and energy efficiency in commercial buildings,” said Mark Handzel, vice president, Product Regulatory Affairs and director, HVAC & Commercial Buildings Business Unit, Xylem. “The Series e-1510 demonstrates that we continue to be committed to providing system solutions that reduce our customer’s overall cost of ownership – energy and operational costs, as well as environmental savings.”

To simplify equipment upgrades, Bell & Gossett’s Series e-1510 offers backward dimensional interchangeability for easy retrofit installations. The product line also helps system designers comply with the ASHRAE 90.1 standard by improving system energy efficiency compared to older products.

“Market forces, including rapid changes in building codes and regulations, are driving significant increases in demand for building efficiency, making total system sustainability a top priority for our customers, said Handzel. “The e-1510 addresses these market forces with a reinvented approach to energy efficiency to maximize operational performance, cost savings and environmental benefits.”

The Series e-1510 is available in 26 sizes and a variety of configuration options that enables customization and flexibility to fit a broad range of operating conditions. Stainless steel impellers reduce corrosion or degradation potential from varying water quality, and provide improved surface characteristics for enhanced sustainable hydraulic performance. These optimized hydraulics contribute to further efficiency for both fixed and variable speed operation. True back pullout capability supports low maintenance and service costs.

To generate additional efficiencies during the selection process, Xylem has a wide range of tools for effective system sizing and selection, including the Bell & Gossett ESP-System Syzer® software or mobile application for smartphones.

For more information about the Bell & Gossett Series e-1510, visit power-of-e.com, or locate a Bell & Gossett representative at http://bellgossett.com/sales-service/.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYSE: 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, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the last two 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.xyleminc.com.

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