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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About the Author
Bob Crossen
Bob Crossen is the vice president of content strategy for the Water and Energy Groups of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B. EB2B publishes WaterWorld, Wastewater Digest and Stormwater Solutions in its water portfolio and publishes Oil & Gas Journal, Offshore Magazine, T&D World, EnergyTech and Microgrid Knowledge in its energy portfolio. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He worked for Campbell Publications, a weekly newspaper company in rural Illinois outside St. Louis for four years as a reporter and regional editor. Crossen can be reached at [email protected].