Xylem focuses on non-revenue water solutions with new acquisition

Global water technology company Xylem is addressing the growing challenges brought on by non-revenue water loss – treated drinking water that is lost due to leaks, theft or other causes – through the successful acquisition of Singapore-based smart water analytics company Visenti  Pte.Ltd.

Founded in 2011, Visenti was launched out of the SMART research program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to provide a suite of advanced products and services that enable the smart management of water networks. The company is focused on supporting water utilities in monitoring their infrastructure and optimizing their operations through advanced analytics.

Visenti’s technologies include real-time leak detection, identification of pipe network assets at risk of failure, operational simulations, meter data analytics and water quality monitoring. The company effectively integrates advanced software and hardware to enable water utilities to reduce energy and water wastage in real-time without compromising water quality and hydraulic standards.

Xylem and Visenti’s  strategic partnership started in 2012 when the two companies teamed up to develop smart optimization of water networks by utilizing energy-efficient technology and smart sensing platforms for large-scale deployment projects in Singapore and Hong Kong.

“With Visenti, we have acquired a strategically valuable asset to strengthen Xylem’s offering in systems intelligence solutions, focusing on non-revenue water.  Together, we will be able to help customers around the world solve one of their most significant and costly water challenges,” said Steve Leung, Senior Vice President and President, Emerging Markets, Xylem Inc.