Manchester City and Xylem are marking World Water Day with the launch of Rainmakers, a new YouTube series that highlights how the two organisations and Love.Fútbol worked together to deliver a rainwater‑capturing football pitch in Teotihuacan, a community with nearly 60,000 residents. Designed to capture, store and reuse rainwater in an underserved community, the pitch provides a vital new water resource for residents, while offering a safe and inclusive place to play. Central to the system is a Xylem S1-200 water pump, which is powered by solar and capable of pumping more than 27,000 litres of water a day. The project demonstrates how the partnership is delivering practical, community‑focused water solutions far beyond Manchester. EVERY DROP COUNTS: LEARN MORE ABOUT XYLEM “The Rainmakers project is a compelling example of how our partnership with Manchester City translates purpose into action,” said Javier Martin, Head of Brand & Partnerships at Xylem. “It is about creating tangible, lasting impact – capturing and reusing rainwater in a way that benefits communities and contributes to a more water-secure future. “Alongside this, the work at the City Football Academy demonstrates what smart water management can look like in elite sport, and what can be achieved when
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