Amazon's water conservation and replenishment efforts around the world
Amazon announced participation in a California watershed restoration project using Forest Resilience Bonds, part of their 45+ global water replenishment initiatives. The project aims to increase water availability by 264 million gallons annually in the Upper Mokelumne River Basin.
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Recent Updates June 18, 2026 11:46 PM Share Amazon becomes water positive in India, returning more water to communities than it uses Amazon today announced that it has become water positive in India, meaning the company now returns more water to communities than it uses across its direct operations, including corporate offices, data centers, and fulfillment centers across the country.
Amazon had set a goal to become water positive in India by 2027 and has now achieved it ahead of time. This milestone marks a significant step in the company's global water stewardship strategy. India holds 18% of the global population but only 4% of global freshwater resources, making it one of the world's most water-stressed regions.
Amazon responds to this reality through initiatives under three pillars: Reduce: Improving water efficiency Amazon-operated data centers in India do not use water for cooling.
Beyond data centers, water use across Amazon's other operations in India—including fulfillment centers and corporate offices—is primarily for basic human needs such as restrooms and drinking water.
The company reduces water consumption through efficiency measures such as low-flow fixtures and smart water meters that monitor usage, detect leaks early, and enable rapid corrective action.
Reuse: Wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting As of 2025, on-site sewage treatment plants at Amazon buildings recycle wastewater, providing an estimated 298 million liters annually for toilet flushing and irrigation.
Amazon is also expanding wastewater treatment capacity across its fulfillment centers to increase the reuse of treated water for applications including cleaning and cooling. In 2025, rainwater harvesting pits across Amazon facilities collected approximately 178 million liters of water, which percolates back to groundwater, replenishing local water sources.
Replenish: Investing in water-stressed communities The company’s water replenishment efforts focus on water-stressed regions where it operates, working with local partners to strengthen water security and support surrounding communities. Amazon has committed more than $6 million towards water stewardship initiatives across the country.
These projects are expected to replenish more than 4 billion liters of water annually. Amazon teams up with leading Indian university to turn farm waste into recyclable packaging The collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee will reduce plastic usage and cut air pollution.
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