Xylem has secured a landmark long-term agreement with Dow to design, build, and operate advanced water infrastructure at Dow’s large industrial complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
The pact deepens an already established partnership and tying directly into Dow’s ambitious Path2Zero project.
The system, scheduled to be operational by August 2028, will deliver a full end-to-end water solution spanning engineering, design, treatment, and long-term operations. It is aimed at ensuring a reliable, high-quality water supply while dramatically increasing reuse across the site and reducing dependence on fresh water.
“This agreement represents a major milestone for Xylem,” said Rodney Aulick, EVP and President, Water Solutions and Services at Xylem.
“It reflects the strength of our long-standing relationship with Dow and the deep trust we’ve built with a key customer over time. Strong customer relationships are central to how we work, and this partnership is a powerful example. Just as important, it demonstrates how we’re advancing total water management for industry by integrating supply, treatment and reuse into one seamless solution.”
Dow also emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership. “Xylem has been a trusted partner to Dow for many years, and this agreement reflects our confidence in their ability to deliver and operate critical water infrastructure reliably,” said Skya Kruithof, President, Dow Canada.
“The Xylem team’s ability to provide water efficiently, reliably and with consistent quality is critical to supporting safe operations as we advance our Path2Zero program.”
At the core of the project is an integrated water reuse system designed to transform industrial wastewater into high-quality reusable supply. The facility will treat raw water for industrial use, convert water from cooling and production processes back into usable supply, and continuously optimize performance through long-term operational management.
By combining engineering, construction, and operations under a single partner, Dow is shifting responsibility for system performance, water quality, and supply reliability to Xylem—marking a more integrated model for industrial water infrastructure.
The initiative is expected to significantly reduce freshwater demand while easing pressure on local water resources, positioning the project as a model for large-scale industrial water reuse and efficiency.
Xylem framed the agreement as a broader signal of its strategy in industrial water management—delivering fully integrated, performance-driven systems that combine technology, engineering, and long-term operational oversight for complex industrial sites.
