Veolia and Amazon have partnered to reduce water consumption and advance reuse technologies at Amazon’s data centre operations in Mississippi. The project marks a significant step towards Amazon’s global commitment to becoming “water positive” across its direct data centre operations by 2030.
The initiative will see the construction of a water treatment facility, expected to be operational in 2027. It will be the first Amazon data centre in the state to utilise reclaimed water for cooling purposes. Veolia will deploy autonomous, containerised treatment systems designed to transform effluent from local wastewater plants and other sources into high-quality industrial cooling water.
Once fully operational, the project is projected to reuse over 83 million gallons of potable water annually. This volume is equivalent to the yearly water usage of approximately 760 U.S. households and represents the total amount of water the data centre would otherwise have drawn from local groundwater and municipal 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,” said Estelle Brachlianoff, Chief Executive Officer at Veolia. “By combining Veolia’s water expertise with Amazon’s AI technologies, we’re transforming data centers into engines of innovation for sustainability.”
The modular design of Veolia’s systems allows for rapid, scalable deployment. Both partners intend to replicate this model at other Amazon facilities globally where environmental conditions are suitable, supporting a broader shift towards responsible water stewardship in the technology sector.
The partnership extends beyond physical infrastructure into digital innovation. Amazon Web Services (AWS) will support Veolia in developing AI-enhanced solutions for its global network. These technologies—leveraging machine learning and generative AI—will be used for real-time process optimisation, predictive maintenance, and operational intelligence to maximise resource efficiency.
“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,” stated Will Hewes, Amazon’s Global Water Stewardship Lead. “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.”
The project builds upon Veolia’s recently launched service offering specifically tailored for the data centre industry, highlighting the growing intersection between digital infrastructure and environmental resource management.
