Pranav Hotkar
Paris, France - April 27, 2026 - Veolia has partnered with Amazon to develop reclaimed water systems for cooling data centers, aiming to reduce freshwater consumption in large-scale digital infrastructure significantly.
The collaboration focuses on deploying advanced water reuse technology at Amazon’s data center operations in Mississippi. The initiative is designed to transform treated wastewater into high-quality cooling water, helping address one of the most pressing sustainability challenges in data center operations, water usage.
The first facility under the partnership is expected to become operational in 2027 and will be the first Amazon data center in Mississippi to utilize reclaimed water for cooling purposes. Veolia will deploy autonomous, containerized treatment systems capable of converting effluent from nearby wastewater treatment plants and other sources into water that meets industrial cooling standards.
Once fully operational, the system is projected to reuse more than 83 million gallons of potable water annually, equivalent to the yearly consumption of approximately 760 U.S. households. This represents a substantial reduction in the volume of water that would otherwise be drawn from local groundwater and municipal supplies.
The modular design of Veolia’s solution allows for scalable deployment, enabling the technology to be replicated across other Amazon data center sites globally where conditions permit. This flexibility supports broader efforts to standardize sustainable practices across hyperscale infrastructure.
The project is part of Veolia’s “Data Center Resource 360” offering, which focuses on optimizing water, energy, and waste management for next-generation data centers. The initiative aligns with Amazon’s goal of achieving a positive water footprint across its direct data center operations by 2030.
Executives from both companies emphasized that the partnership combines Veolia’s expertise in water technologies with Amazon’s capabilities in artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. AI-driven tools are expected to enhance water treatment processes through automation, analytics, and predictive maintenance.
The collaboration reflects a growing industry focus on resource efficiency as data center demand continues to surge. With increasing scrutiny on environmental impact, operators are exploring innovative approaches to reduce both energy and water consumption.
By advancing reclaimed water solutions, Veolia and Amazon are contributing to the development of more sustainable data center operations, while also supporting local water resilience in regions hosting large-scale digital infrastructure.
