RYE BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2017--
Xylem announced plans to expand its support for the ongoing recovery and
rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the devastating
effects of Hurricane Maria. The Company has pledged financial support,
including matching employee contributions, as well as a new effort to
bring clean water to several of the hardest hit areas of the island.
“It is deeply troubling to see communities remain in such dire straits
several weeks after this hurricane,” said Patrick Decker, President and
CEO of Xylem. “The ravaged infrastructure has significantly slowed
progress in the recovery efforts. We remain committed to continuing to
help these communities’ meet their immediate needs and provide expertise
and guidance in their rebuilding efforts.”
Xylem, a leading global water technology company, has pledged a
substantial contribution to Mercy Corps to deliver humanitarian
assistance and start rebuilding the communities ravaged by the
hurricane. In addition, the Company is working with Planet Water
Foundation to fund the construction of 10 aqua towers in remote areas of
Puerto Rico. Each aqua tower provides up to 10,000 liters of clean water
on a daily basis. A number of Xylem employees will volunteer to help in
the construction of those towers. The Company is supporting other local
organizations in the relief efforts as well.
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to
developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water
challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze,
monitor and return water to the environment in public utility,
industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. With
its October 2016 acquisition of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering,
network technologies and advanced data analytics for water, gas and
electric utilities to its portfolio of solutions. The combined Company’s
nearly 16,000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong
focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered
in Rye Brook, New York with 2016 revenue of $3.8 billion, Xylem does
business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading
product brands.
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.
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