Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-based regional provider of hyperscale data center solutions, has partnered with Johor Special Water (JSW) to embark on Malaysia’s first Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) integrated within a data center facility.

BDC said in a statement on Tuesday that the WRP is the first of its kind, repurposing treated effluent from a nearby Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) facility and converting it into high-grade reclaimed water suitable for data center cooling.

The plant applies advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) technologies to deliver superior water recovery and quality.

Located at the MY07 campus in Ulu Tiram, Johor, the initiative is an exciting step forward in aligning high-performance digital infrastructure with national sustainability goals.

Eric Fan, Chief Executive Officer of BDC, said the project demonstrates the firm’s commitment to environmental leadership and sustainable growth in Malaysia.

“This is more than a technical achievement — it is an innovative response to growing industry demand for hyperscalers which vie for water resources,

“BDC’s investments in infrastructure and technologies in this plant are anchored on harvesting recycled water for industrial use instead of competing for potable water supplies,” he added.

The plant significantly reduces reliance on potable water and strengthens the long-term resilience of BDC’s operations, while supporting Johor’s broader environmental agenda.

With cumulative investments in Johor exceeding billions, BDC’s facility in MY07 is designed to support up to over 200MW of information technology (IT) load across multiple phases and serves cloud providers, artificial intelligence (AI) compute operators, and mission-critical enterprises across Southeast Asia.

More than 200 skilled jobs in engineering, IT, and operations have been created as part of the MY07 development.

Fan added that the project was designed in full compliance with guidelines issued by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN), and that BDC worked closely with regulatory agencies, JSW, IWK, and Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) throughout the planning and execution phases.

In addition to the WRP, BDC’s broader water sustainability strategy includes rainwater harvesting, condensate recovery, and the exploration of alternative effluent sources to diversify supply and minimize environmental impact.

The plant also features smart water metering for real-time monitoring, enabling a more efficient and measurable approach to water use.

Currently in its final commissioning phase, the WRP is expected to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2025.

According to the statement, test runs have already demonstrated water quality outputs that exceed industry standards.

BDC’s initiative not only sets a new benchmark for sustainable data center operations but also positions Johor as a rising hub for climate-conscious digital infrastructure in the region.

As the demand for hyperscale capacity continues to grow, this model offers a blueprint for how the industry can address resource challenges through innovation and partnership, said the statement.

BDC currently has six data centers in operation or development across Malaysia.

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