How Xylem and Amazon have teamed up to put smart water into action

Austin Alexander, Pablo Calabuig, and Emma Housman of Xylem join Bob Crossen to discuss a partnership with Amazon focused on water recovery in Mexico City. The collaboration leverages Xylem Vue technology and AI-driven analytics to reduce non-revenue water and improve water access in underserved neighborhoods.

With more than 1.3 billion liters of water saved annually, the project is already delivering measurable impact and serves as a model for global expansion. The conversation also explores how AI is transforming utility operations and how partnerships like this can accelerate water stewardship across regions. 

Key highlights with timestamps

• 00:25 – Guest introductions and project overview
• 01:00 – Origins of the Amazon-Xylem partnership
• 02:13 – Xylem Vue integration and water recovery goals
• 03:08 – Impact: 1.3 billion liters saved annually
• 04:14 – Community outcomes and system resilience
• 05:24 – Role of AI and machine learning in water management
• 07:10 – Global expansion and utility support
• 09:10 – Amazon’s investment and future opportunities 

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