Veolia has announced a collaboration with Amazon to reduce water consumption and expand water reuse across Amazon’s data center operations in Mississippi, supporting Amazon’s goal to become water positive by 2030. The partnership will focus on transforming wastewater into a sustainable cooling resource for data centers. The first facility, expected to be operational in 2027, will mark the first Amazon data center in Mississippi to use reclaimed water for cooling instead of relying solely on potable or groundwater sources.

Under the agreement, Veolia will deploy modular, containerized water treatment systems designed to process effluent from nearby wastewater treatment plants and other sources. These systems will convert the water into a quality suitable for industrial cooling, helping reduce pressure on local water supplies. Once fully operational, the project is expected to recycle more than 83 million gallons of water annually an amount comparable to the yearly usage of hundreds of U.S. households. The initiative is intended to enhance local water resilience while enabling more sustainable data center operations.

Estelle Brachlianoff said the collaboration demonstrates how combining advanced water technologies with digital innovation can address environmental challenges. She emphasized that the project aims to protect local resources while enabling scalable, sustainable infrastructure for data centers.

The modular design of the treatment systems allows the solution to be replicated in other regions, supporting broader global deployment where similar conditions exist. This approach aligns with both companies’ goals of improving water stewardship and reducing environmental impact.

As part of the collaboration, Amazon Web Services will also support Veolia in integrating AI-driven capabilities into water treatment operations. These include real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization to improve efficiency and reduce resource consumption.

Will Hewes noted that the use of AI and advanced analytics will help enhance operational performance while enabling more sustainable water management strategies across Veolia’s global network. The initiative reflects a growing focus among technology companies on reducing the environmental footprint of data centers, particularly as demand for cloud services and AI workloads continues to increase.

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