waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability and equity in water. Hosted by journalist Travis Loop, the podcast features stories from across the U.S. about water infrastructure, conservation, innovation, technology, policy, PFAS, climate resilience, and more.
waterloop: exploring solutions
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waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability and equity in water. Hosted by journalist Travis Loop, the podcast features stories from across the U.S. about water infrastructure, conservation, innovation, technology, policy, PFAS, climate resilience, and more.
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June 21, 2026
The Water Reality In Data Center Alley
<p>Loudoun County, Virginia is known as Data Center Alley, the longtime epicenter of the data center industry and home to one of the world's largest concentrations of digital infrastructure.</p><p>As communities across the country debate the impact of data centers on water resources, Loudoun Water offers a rare look at what happens when a utility has decades of experience planning for and serving the industry.</p><p>The episode features conversations with utility leaders Brian Carnes, Alton Echols, and Mark Peterson, who discuss water impacts, management processes, and advice for other systems.</p><p>Despite the presence of more than 200 data centers, the utility says the sector currently accounts for about 15% of its total water use, supported by significant treatment capacity and a growing reclaimed water program.</p><p>Today, roughly 40 data centers are cooled with highly treated reclaimed water instead of drinking water, using about 700 million gallons annually. The approach helps reduce nutrient loads to the Chesapeake Bay while providing data centers with a lower-cost and more resilient water supply.</p><p>Loudoun Water says growth-related infrastructure is paid for by new customers, while detailed monitoring helps the utility understand water demand, wastewater flows, and operational impacts.</p><p>At the same time, utility leaders emphasize that Loudoun's experience is not necessarily transferable elsewhere. Its extensive infrastructure, reclaimed water network, available supplies, and long history with the data center industry make it a unique case study as utilities nationwide navigate the rapid growth of AI and digital infrastructure.</p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="%5C">SewerAI</a>. From inspection to rehabilitation, SewerAI provides the tools you need to manage your entire sewer infrastructure.</p><p><a href="%5C">waterloop</a> is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability.</p>
June 15, 2026
The Water Cost Of The Cloud: Amazon Discusses Data Centers
<p>The impact of data centers is currently one of the most discussed issues in water. In this episode, Will Hewes, Water Sustainability Lead for Amazon, shares how one of the world\'s largest data center operators is managing water use, responding to growing public scrutiny, and working to reduce its impact on local water resources.</p><p>Hewes discusses Amazon\'s newly released water report, which details company-wide water use, reports a 52% improvement in water efficiency over four years, and shows progress toward its goal of becoming water positive by 2030, with the company now 75% of the way there. He explains Amazon\'s investments in recycled water infrastructure, including a plan to expand the use of reclaimed water from 26 facilities to 130, supported by more than $1 billion in infrastructure funding.</p><p>The discussion also explores water replenishment projects ranging from leak reduction in Mexico City\'s water system to affordable housing water-efficiency programs in Northern Virginia. Hewes shares how local water assessments, utility partnerships, and watershed-specific strategies shape decisions about data center development and operations.</p><p>It\'s a detailed look at how one of the world\'s largest technology companies is approaching the challenge of balancing digital growth with long-term water stewardship.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.waterloop.org/\" style=\"background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);\">waterloop</a> is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainabiity.</p>
June 8, 2026
A $2 Trillion Wake-Up Call For Drinking Water
<p>A landmark new report from the American Water Works Association estimates the United States will need between $2.1 and $2.4 trillion in drinking water infrastructure investment over the next 25 years—and the funding gap is widening fast. </p><p>In this episode, the findings of Beyond The Replacement Era are explained by Mike Grimm of West Slope Water District, Heather Collins of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Janet Clements of One Water Econ, John Mastracchio of Raftelis, and Adam Carpenter of AWWA.</p><p>The report identifies a structural shift in water sector costs, with utilities now navigating compounding pressures from PFAS and lead regulations, climate resilience, cybersecurity, and increasingly scarce water sources—not just aging pipes. </p><p>Without new investment strategies, the average household water bill could more than double by 2050, potentially pushing over 53 million households into financial stress. </p><p>Federal funding for water infrastructure lags far behind other sectors like transportation, covering just 3.9 percent of public spending—a disparity the guests argue must change. </p><p>Solutions discussed include expanding federal and state partnerships, consolidating fragmented small utilities to capture economies of scale, and developing dedicated affordability assistance programs to protect vulnerable households. </p><p><a href=\"https://www.awwa.org/beyond-the-replacement-era/\" style=\"color:rgb(13,13,13);\">Read the report</a>.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.waterloop.org/\" style=\"color:rgb(13,13,13);\">waterloop</a> is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability.</p>
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