The rapid growth of AI is reshaping where and when water is needed. As data centers, semiconductor fabs, and power systems scale, demand is rising in water-stressed regions, creating urgency for innovative, resilient solutions that protect communities and enable sustainable growth.
Annual water use of the new economy today, with consumption set to grow 129% by 2050.
Projected increase in water demand, which could be substantially offset through reuse and reclaimed network losses.
Global wastewater produced annually - the largest opportunity for recycled water supply.
Freshwater lost annually through network leakage, recoverable through smart infrastructure.
Explore joint research from Xylem and Global Water Intelligence on rising water demand across the new economy - and practical strategies to strengthen water resilience, improve efficiency, and secure sustainable water supplies.
Future water demand can be substantially offset, without increasing freshwater withdrawals, by scaling proven solutions. These actions show that growth and resilience can go hand in hand.
Discover how Silfex improved water recovery, reduced reliance on municipal supply, and strengthened operational resilience through advanced reuse technologies.
See how Mexico City and Monterrey are recovering more than 1.3 billion liters of water through smart infrastructure, in partnership with Amazon.
Explore how AI-driven growth is reshaping water demand, and how resilient systems can strengthen long-term water security.
Takes digital water management to the next level. Integrated software and analytics help utilities detect leaks faster and improve system-wide resilience.
End-to-end cooling, treatment, and monitoring solutions that help operators improve data center water management and support sustainable growth.
Advanced treatment and industrial reuse technologies that help industries strengthen water security and unlock reliable sources of clean water.
