IWK Supplies 12 MLD Reclaimed Water To Johor Data Centres

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK), through Johor Special Water (JSW), is able to supply up to 12 million litres per day (MLD) of reclaimed water to two data centres in Johor, reducing reliance on the state’s treated water supply.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the supply is channelled to Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and Computility Technology Malaysia via a 6.5-kilometre underground pipeline from IWK’s sewage treatment plant in Taman Pelangi Indah, Johor Bahru.

Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the treated wastewater is pumped to the data centres as an alternative source without affecting drinking water supplies, supported by dedicated infrastructure to meet the needs of water-intensive industries.

“IWK produces 7,371 MLD of treated effluent nationwide, including 1,067 MLD in Johor, which has significant potential for reuse to optimise the country’s water resources,” he said at a ceremony recognising Johor data centres for using recycled water here today.

He said the use of reclaimed water reflects responsible industrial practices, supports environmental protection and applies eco-friendly technology that can reduce carbon emissions.

In addition to BDC and Computility Technology Malaysia, Dayone Data Centre Malaysia II Sdn Bhd also receives recycled water from JSW.

Fadillah said cooperation between PETRA, the Johor state government, IWK and JSW is an important step to ensure the growth of data centres does not impact drinking water supplies, in line with the 13th Malaysia Plan and the 2040 Water Transformation Roadmap.

He expressed hope that other states will follow Johor’s example by developing data centres that prioritise reclaimed water and alternative energy for environmental sustainability and resource conservation.

At the event, Fadillah and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi witnessed the signing of agreements between JSW, IWK and the data centre operators.

-- BERNAMA