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Veolia is working with Amazon to advance its reclaimed water management for data centre cooling systems, creating more sustainably led infrastructure that aligns with water stewardship goals.
Veolia is partnering with Amazon to reduce water consumption across its data centre operations in Mississippi, the US, with a focus on advancing water reuse and strengthening local water resilience. The initiative supports Amazon’s ambition to become water positive across its direct data centre operations by 2030.
At the heart of the collaboration is the development of a reclaimed water system designed for data centre cooling. The first facility is scheduled to become operational in 2027 and will mark the first Amazon data centre in Mississippi to utilise reclaimed water in this way.
To achieve this, Veolia will deploy autonomous, containerised treatment systems capable of transforming effluent from nearby wastewater treatment plants, alongside other available sources, into water suitable for industrial cooling. These systems are designed to meet the stringent quality standards required for such processes.
Once fully operational, the project is expected to recycle more than 83 million gallons of potable water annually. This is equivalent to the yearly water consumption of approximately 760 US homes and represents a significant reduction in the volume of water otherwise drawn from local groundwater and potable supplies.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Amazon to secure its water needs in Mississippi while protecting the local community’s resources — this is environmental security in action. By combining Veolia’s water expertise with Amazon’s AI technologies, we’re transforming data centers into engines of innovation for sustainability. This solution builds on our newly launched offering for data centers.”
A key advantage of Veolia’s approach lies in its modular design. The containerised systems can be deployed and scaled efficiently, enabling replication across other Amazon facilities globally where conditions allow.
This flexibility aligns with both companies’ shared commitment to responsible water management and more sustainable data centre operations. The project also forms part of Veolia’s Data Centre Resource 360 offering, which focuses on optimising resource management for next-generation digital infrastructure.
“Through our collaborative work on AI applied to water treatment, Veolia will be able to further drive innovation and enhance the efficiency of on-site teams – thanks to automated analytics, actionable recommendations, optimised inventory management, and streamlined maintenance. We’re pleased to join forces with Veolia to advance more sustainable water use strategies while helping it pioneer more efficient water treatment solutions for customers worldwide.”
Alongside the physical infrastructure, the partnership extends into digital innovation. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting Veolia in developing AI-enhanced solutions aimed at improving water treatment operations.
These tools are designed to enable real-time process optimisation, predictive maintenance, and enhanced operational intelligence across Veolia’s global network. By leveraging AI, machine learning (ML), and generative technologies hosted on Amazon’s infrastructure, the collaboration seeks to maximise efficiency while reducing resource consumption.
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Lucy Pilgrim is an in-house writer for EME Outlook Magazine, where she is responsible for interviewing corporate executives and crafting original features for the magazine, corporate brochures, and the digital platform.
