Xylem Inc.

DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Our Corporate Governance Principles require a majority of our Board to be comprised of directors who are independent, in accordance with the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Board conducts an annual review and has determined that nine of our 10 current directors (Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn, Earl R. Ellis, Robert F. Friel, Lisa Glatch, Victoria D. Harker, Mark D. Morelli, Jerome A. Peribere, Lila Tretikov and Uday Yadav)

meet the independence requirements in the NYSE’s listing standards. In addition, all of the director nominees are independent. Matthew F. Pine is not independent because he has served as our President & CEO since January 1, 2024.

BOARD COMPOSITION AND REFRESHMENT

Board Tenure

When assessing the appropriate balance of experience, continuity and fresh perspectives with respect to director nominees and candidates, the Board considers, among other factors, length of tenure. The average tenure of the director nominees as of the Annual Meeting is approximately 6.3 years. Following the Annual Meeting, assuming all director nominees are elected, there will be six directors, comprising ~66% of the Board, who joined within the last

five years, adding valuable fresh perspectives to the Board’s oversight and deliberations; with the remaining three director nominees, comprising ~33% of the Board, serving between 12 and 13.5 years and who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge concerning Xylem to the boardroom.

The Board has established a director retirement age policy of 72, as reflected in our Corporate Governance Principles. The Board believes that it is important to monitor its composition, skills and needs in the context of the Company’s long-term strategic goals. The Board further believes that it is important to balance refreshment with the need to retain directors who have, over time, developed significant insights into the Company, its operations and evolution, and who continue to make valuable contributions that benefit our shareholders and other stakeholders.

Board Refreshment

On a regular basis, careful consideration is given to the composition of our Board in order to maintain an appropriate mix of experiences and qualifications, introduce fresh perspectives, and broaden and diversify the views and backgrounds represented on the Board. The Nominating & Governance Committee is responsible for identifying and evaluating potential director candidates, and reviewing and making recommendations with respect to the Board and committees’ compositions. The Nominating & Governance Committee seeks to identify candidates who possess the experience, skills, qualifications and attributes that will provide a broad range of personal characteristics to the Board, including diversity of thought and background, C-suite experience, financial expertise, and experience in key strategic areas including technology and innovation, global business and cybersecurity. In fulfilling its refreshment responsibilities, the Board and the Nominating & Governance Committee use an evergreen approach as follows:

Board Composition

Xylem and its Board believe diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives in the boardroom are critical to the success of the Company and its ability to create long-term value for our shareholders and other stakeholders. Our Corporate Governance Principles specify that directors should possess the skills, experience and attributes necessary given the Company's needs, strategy and global operations and should reflect a diversity of backgrounds and personal characteristics. Directors should be persons of the highest personal and professional ethics, integrity and values, with significant accomplishments and recognized stature, and should bring a diversity of perspectives to the Board and a commitment to representing the long-term interests of the shareholders. The Board is committed to actively seeking highly qualified women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool of candidates from which Board nominees are selected as part of each Board search. Our Nominating & Governance Committee strives to have a varied slate of candidates and considers the Board's composition when conducting the annual Board assessment. After extensive searches, over the past four years we have added five independent directors who are standing for election at the Annual Meeting. Each brings additional diverse and fresh perspectives, as well as deep experience to our Board:

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Lila Tretikov (2020) brings global perspectives and experience in innovation and technology, including artificial intelligence and business transformation.

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Uday Yadav (2020) brings global perspectives and leadership experience, together with expertise in operations, strategy and industrial transformation.

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Mark D. Morelli (2022) brings leadership experience and global perspectives, along with expertise in industrial technology and innovation.

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Earl R. Ellis (2023) brings extensive business experience with broad financial expertise and background.

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Lisa Glatch (2023) brings strategic and financial perspectives from senior leadership roles in the public and private sectors, including in the water, energy and environmental industries, and from her experience as a director on Evoqua's Board of Directors from 2020 until joining Xylem's Board at the time of the Evoqua transaction in May 2023.

Our nine director nominees reflect the Board’s careful approach to succession planning, resulting in a balanced and diverse mix of attributes, skills, experiences, backgrounds and perspectives in our boardroom, including:

1 Based on information provided by each director nominee. Global Origin indicates where director nominees were born and raised. Average tenure as of Annual Meeting date, May 13, 2025.

Director Orientation and Continuing Education

We have a comprehensive orientation program for all new directors with respect to their role as members of the Board and the particular committees on which they will serve. This orientation program includes one-on-one meetings with management and other directors, and extensive written materials, all of which provide a strong foundation in Xylem’s strategy, industry, business, financial performance, executive compensation program and corporate governance policies and practices. The orientation program may also include visits to Xylem sites.

Our Board believes that director education is vital to the ability of our directors to fulfill their roles and supports directors’ continuous learning. We have continuing education programs to help directors enhance their skills and knowledge, and recognize and deal appropriately with issues, risks and opportunities that may arise. These programs are typically part of regular Board and committee meetings and may be provided by management or third parties on various topics. The directors also periodically visit Xylem sites or those of our customers or innovation partners; such visits provide them with an opportunity to see firsthand the execution and impact of the Company’s strategy, and engage with Xylem employees, customers and partners to deepen their understanding of our business, products, services and solutions, culture, and the competitive landscape in which we operate. In addition, the Board encourages directors to participate in external continuing education programs, and the Company pays for all reasonable expenses incurred by directors to attend such programs.

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