Water Management Strategies for Data Centre Sustainability

As the data centre industry continues to expand, sustainability is rising to the top of the agenda.

While much attention has focused on energy consumption, water usage is becoming an equally critical concern.

Cooling systems, essential to maintaining performance in high-density environments, can place significant demands on local water resources, making efficient management a strategic priority for operators worldwide.

At Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit, the “Water Management Strategies” panel will explore how organisations are addressing this challenge.

With increasing pressure from regulators, communities and ESG commitments, operators must find ways to reduce water consumption while maintaining resilience and efficiency.

This session will examine how innovative approaches to cooling and site design are helping to shape a more sustainable future for data centres.

Balancing efficiency, resilience and resource use

Water management is becoming a defining factor in sustainable data centre design.

As facilities scale to meet demand, traditional cooling methods are being re-evaluated to minimise environmental impact.

Technologies such as closed-loop systems and advanced evaporative cooling are enabling more efficient water use, while alternative sustainability methods, like liquid cooling are helping to reduce reliance on water altogether.

Site selection is also playing a critical role. Operators are increasingly considering local water availability and climate conditions when choosing locations, ensuring long-term viability and reducing strain on surrounding communities.

At the same time, improving water usage effectiveness (WUE) metrics is becoming a key benchmark for sustainability performance.

Cost efficiency remains closely linked to these strategies. Reducing water consumption not only supports environmental goals but also lowers operational costs, creating a compelling business case for innovation.

As a result, water management is no longer a secondary consideration – it is central to building resilient, future-ready infrastructure.

Expert perspectives on sustainable cooling

The “Water Management Strategies” panel brings together industry experts who are at the forefront of sustainable cooling and resource optimisation.

Among the speakers is John Bychkowski, Senior Corporate Engineer at Chem-Aqua, who will share insights into water efficiency and the role of innovation in reducing consumption across data centre environments.

Matt Rutherford, Data Center Business Unit Director - EMENA at Evapco Europe, will offer a perspective on cooling technologies and how they are evolving to balance performance with sustainability.

Together, the speakers on the panel will explore practical strategies for optimising water use, enhancing resilience and delivering cost-effective solutions that align with the industry’s growing sustainability commitments.

Join us at Exhibition White City on May 20–21 for Data Centre LIVE: The London Summit!

Attendees will gain practical insight from industry experts, hear real-world case studies and connect with peers and key decision-makers who are turning heads in the future of data centres.

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