Will advocate for investment in U.S. water infrastructure and
demonstrate value of water to economic development
RYE BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 7, 2014--
Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company focused
on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, will join
prominent U.S. water organizations at the inaugural Water Week in
Washington, D.C. from April 7-11. Water Week 2014 provides an
opportunity for Xylem and other water technology leaders to advocate for
clean water policies and initiatives, showcase innovative approaches to
sustainable water management, and inform our nation’s leaders about the
importance of clean water to public health, the environment, and a
strong economy.
“Water has never been more important to America’s economic future,” said
Albert Cho, vice president of strategy and business development at
Xylem. “On the one hand, our water resources and infrastructure are
supporting America’s economic revival. On the other hand, our
infrastructure is aging and requires significant investment – not only
to meet existing needs, but also to ensure that our communities become
more resilient to water risks such as Superstorm Sandy and the
California drought. Investing in innovative water technologies will
renew America’s water infrastructure, accelerating economic growth and
job creation, building community resilience, and improving the
environment and public health.”
Organized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA),
the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and the Water Environment
Research Foundation (WERF), with support from national, state, and
regional water organizations, Water Week 2014 will bring water and
wastewater professionals to the nation’s capital to discuss key
legislative, regulatory, and legal water developments with members of
Congress and federal regulators; showcase innovations and new
technologies; and celebrate the progress of water professionals in
addressing our nation’s water challenges.
The anchor event of Water Week 2014 is NACWA, WEF, and WERF’s jointly
hosted National Water Policy Forum & Fly-In on April 7-9. The two and a
half day agenda features Congressional speakers, policy briefings,
visits to Capitol Hill, and roundtable dialogues with key policymakers.
The event will culminate with a Water Infrastructure & Innovation Expo
on Capitol Hill, showcasing clean water innovations and technologies
from utilities around the country.
For more information on Water Week 2014 and individual events open to
the press, visit www.WaterWeek.us.
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 Rye Brook, N.Y., with 2013 revenues
of $3.8 billion and more than 12,500 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.xylem.com.
Source: Xylem Inc.
Xylem Inc.
Jennifer Jacob, +1-914-323-5745
jennifer.jacob@xyleminc.com