Water-efficient cooling for the digital economy

Data centres are the backbone of our digital society. As demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital services continues to grow, so does the need for reliable and sustainable cooling.

Cooling systems are among the largest water users in data centre operations, particularly where evaporative cooling is applied. At the same time, operators are increasingly confronted with water scarcity, stricter environmental regulations and growing expectations around sustainability reporting.

How can the sector reduce its dependence on potable water? What role can water reuse play? And which technologies and operational strategies are already delivering results?

Join Water Reuse Europe for this webinar and hear from experts who are working to shape more water-resilient data centres across Europe.

What you will learn

During this webinar, three expert speakers will share the latest insights into water use, water treatment and water reuse in data centres, combining strategic perspectives with practical case studies.

Introduction to the use of recycled water in data centres: current practices and barriers

Marie Raffin
WSP, United Kingdom

As water scarcity becomes an increasing concern across Europe, data centres are under pressure to reduce their reliance on potable water and explore alternative water sources, including reclaimed wastewater, treated industrial effluent and stormwater.

Marie Raffin will provide an overview of current practices, key drivers and the main technical and regulatory barriers to implementing water reuse schemes for data centres.

Water usage in Belgian data centres

Friso Haringsma
Datacenter United 

This presentation will provide practical insights into water management within a Belgian data centres, highlighting operational challenges, lessons learned and opportunities to improve water efficiency.

How advanced cooling water optimisation can unlock water reuse, reduce OPEX and improve sustainability KPIs

Alain Mestat
H2O Vortex, Luxembourg

Drawing on H2O Vortex’s experience in retrofitting major data centre cooling systems, Alain Mestat will present real-world examples demonstrating how cooling water optimisation can enable greater water reuse while reducing operating costs and improving sustainability performance.

Who should attend?

This webinar is particularly relevant for:

• Data centre owners and operators
• Water utilities
• Water technology providers
• Engineering and consultancy firms
• Policymakers and regulators
• Researchers and academics
• Sustainability and ESG professionals
• Anyone interested in advancing sustainable water management in the digital economy

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