Resources
Connecting community members with up-to-date information about digital water solutions and the confluence of Water and AI is central to the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence mission.
We’ve gathered a variety of resources to make it easy to dive in and learn more.
Reports
Please enjoy this compilation of the latest insight reports on water and AI, curated by the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence. Center-affiliated reports and those of our partners are distinguished with an infinity sign.
This report outlines four principles for water sustainability in data centers.
Learn how Gen AI can help solve global water challenges.
Report providing new data on the AI value chain’s water needs.
Videos
See the latest on how we’re advancing the goal of uniting smart water management and digital infrastructure to solve today’s most pressing water sustainability challenges.
As data center development accelerates, utilities are fielding more questions about water use, onsite treatment practices, and the characteristics of wastewater discharged from data center campuses....
This episode of "Earth with John Holden" introduces viewers to WEF’s launch of the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence, a global hub where water and artificial intelligence meet to tackle some of...
From data modeling to real-time operations, AI is redefining every stage of the water value chain.
Water efficiency is key to sustainable operations. Learn how AI and smart metering are helping fulfillment centers detect and prevent leaks, conserve water, and improve data visibility for facility...
Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility shares its strategic road map for integrating AI-powered systems into plant operations.
This session explores why utilities are embracing AI and machine learning for network analysis and system optimization.
Utilities across the country are putting AI to work—improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
As demand for digital infrastructure grows, communities are asking how new data centers affect local water resources.
Resilient water systems depend on resilient supply chains.
The next generation of water professionals will need both technical expertise and digital fluency.
This session provides insights from the latest Global Water Intelligence market analysis on data centers and water use.
The National Science Foundation outlines its research priorities at the intersection of AI, data, and water.
This session explores how universal automation can drive the next wave of digital transformation in the water sector.
Generative AI is reshaping industries worldwide—and the water sector is no exception.
Local utilities and municipalities are leading the charge in digital transformation.
Public trust and technological innovation must go hand in hand as AI becomes part of critical water systems.
Cloud technology is unlocking new possibilities for water utilities worldwide.
AI is already driving measurable impact in water operations.
The Water-AI Nexus Theater opens with a media briefing featuring the founding leaders who are shaping the future of water and technology collaboration.
Join leaders from Amazon, Loudoun Water, and Imagine H2O for the debut of Earth TV—a new storytelling platform showcasing how AI and data are reshaping water infrastructure and climate resilience.
Data centers play a critical role in powering the AI revolution—but their water use must be managed responsibly.
Events
Get involved through upcoming events with the Center of Excellence or our founding leaders to hear the latest updates on digital water solutions and AI in water management.
Singapore International Water Week 2026
Singapore International Water Week is a global event that convenes water industry stakeholders for roundtables, summits, and technology exchanges to foster innovation and harness opportunities for impact.
The Blue Cloud: Data Centers and the Water-Positive Future of Texas
Enjoy a deep dive into the intersection of digital growth and resource resilience with the Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT). From academic research to real-world engineering, learn how Texas is leveraging treated effluent and innovative cooling technologies to secure a circular water economy.
Speakers include:
- Julie Nahrgang, Executive Director, WEAT | TACWA (Moderator)
- Sonora Hill, Amazon Web Services
- Dr. Margaret Cook, Houston Advanced Research Center
- John Rydzewski, Carollo
The webcast is scheduled for 13-Mar-2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT
When AI Comes to Town: Water Infrastructure and Community Readiness
The Water Center at Penn is pleased to present When AI Comes to Town: Water Infrastructure and Community Readiness, a webinar focused on how data centers affect local communities and infrastructure. The webinar will take place on Monday, March 30th at 12pm ET. As AI-driven development accelerates, communities are increasingly grappling with how large-scale data centers and related infrastructure affect local water systems, planning processes, and public trust. This webinar will focus on how communities, utilities, and policymakers can prepare for the expansion of AI and data-driven development. The conversation will explore forward-looking approaches to infrastructure planning, siting and permitting, coordination between the tech sector and water providers, and the role of transparency and public engagement. Speakers, listed below, will highlight practical strategies that can help communities as AI development accelerates. The webinar will serve as a lead-in to the Water Center at Penn’s Spring Water Policy Forum on April 16th, focused this year on AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of Technology, where the focus will shift to how AI and digital solutions can be used within the water sector itself. Together, the webinar and forum are designed to frame the two-way relationship between water and AI and support more grounded, actionable policy conversations on both sides of the issue.
Speakers include:
- Mayor Kate Gallego, Mayor, City of Phoenix
- Michael Lesniak, Vice President of Global Partnerships, Aquatech International
- Alton Echols, Deputy General Manager, Loudoun Water
- Nina Morris (Moderator), Director of Sustainability, University of Pennsylvania, Office of Sustainability
The webcast is scheduled for 30-Mar-2026 at 12:00 PM ET
WEFTEC 2026
Visit the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) to hear from water industry leaders and see the latest developments from the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence.