Apr 27, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Amazon has partnered with French utility company Veolia to reduce water use and expand water-reuse technology across its data center operations in Mississippi. The collaboration will focus on using reclaimed water for cooling, with the first facility expected to come online in 2027. As part of the agreement, Veolia will deploy autonomous, containerized treatment systems that convert effluent from nearby wastewater treatment plants and other sources into cooling water that meets the high standards required for data center operations.
“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,” said Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO at Veolia.
In addition to the wastewater initiative, Amazon Web Services will support Veolia in developing AI-enhanced water treatment solutions. These will include real-time process optimization, predictive maintenance, and operational intelligence aimed at improving efficiency and reducing resource consumption across Veolia’s global network.
“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, optimized 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,” stated Will Hewes, Amazon’s global water stewardship lead.
