Protecting water resources
From reducing water use to increasing reuse and replenishing water in our communities, Amazon is using our scale and innovation-focused approach to support our aim of being responsible water stewards everywhere we operate.
March 17, 2026
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Water is a crucial, shared resource
Operating thousands of buildings—including data centers, grocery stores, and fulfilment centers—means our choices matter to communities, ecosystems, and the planet. We're leveraging that scale to conserve water and pioneer solutions others can adopt.
Amazon's approach to water
We're combining water stewardship commitments with innovation and collaboration across sectors to build more resilient water systems globally.
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Article
Unwavering innovation for a water-secure future
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Announcement
Get Blue™: We’re supporting Water.org to launch a movement to solve the water crisis
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Link
The Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence is here to accelerate water management practices
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Article
These Amazon employees are using technology to help conserve water
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Video
We’ll be water positive across our direct operations in India by 2027
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Progress
53%
toward AWS water positive by 2030 in 2024, up from 41% in 2023
53% in 2024 Goal: 100% in 2030
The FAQ
This video series breaks down the complex water challenges facing different industries—and the solutions making a difference.
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Why does AI use water?
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How are farmers using technology to conserve water?
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Can we stop cities from leaking water?
Reduce
We're constantly working to reduce our water use. We increase our water use efficiency and reduce local withdrawals by installing water-conserving measures in buildings, analyzing real-time water use, and identifying leaks.
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Action
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sites in water-stressed regions that we retrofitted in 2025 to use low-flow fixtures
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Video
AWS' water use effectiveness is 0.15 liters of water per kilowatt-hour—82% better than the industry average. Learn why this matters
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Action480M liters of water saved annually with the installation of low-flow fixtures
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Playbook
Learn how to set up a smart metering program in your operations
“Water connects us all. Amazon is using our scale and technology to protect water resources and support the communities where we operate.”
Reuse
We strive to source water from more sustainable sources, such as recycled and/or harvested rainwater, to minimize demands on public water supplies.
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ArticleHow AWS uses recycled water in data centers
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Action
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utilities contracted to use reclaimed water in AWS data centers
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Action
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on-site water treatment facilities at AWS data centers, allowing for additional water reuse, greater efficiency, and improved discharge quality
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Link
AWS has the most data centers using reclaimed water for cooling, according to Koomey Analytics
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Action
$1B+
contracted investment in treatment upgrades and distribution systems to enable water reclamation
Replenish
We invest in water replenishment projects that increase water access, availability, and quality by restoring watersheds and bringing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene services to water-stressed communities.
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Action
45+
water replenishment projects supporting communities around the world
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Action
18B+
liters of water expected to be returned to communities each year through Amazon’s water replenishment efforts
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Portfolio
Dive into Amazon’s Water Replenishment Project Portfolio
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Video
Water replenishment in action: protecting salmon in the drought-stricken Dungeness River
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Whitepaper
Enhancing water stewardship impact through performance monitoring: best practices for ensuring high-quality water replenishment projects
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Article
Water replenishment in action: turning runoff into a resource in Spain
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These Climate Pledge signatories report progress toward their water goals
Signatory progress
10 gallons
DL1961 only uses 10 gallons of water to make one pair of jeans, compared to the industry average of 1,500 gallons
Signatory progress
43%
Heineken has achieved full water balance at 43% of its breweries in water-stressed areas, up from 29% in 2024
Signatory spotlight
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plans to return to nature at least 100% of the water it uses in its finished drinks by 2030
Signatory progress
+26%
P&G increased water efficiency at its facilities by 26% per unit of production vs. its 2010 baseline
Learn more about our water initiatives and stewardship work
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