Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Unlocking the full potential of AI in water demands clear communication and strategic collaboration.

Ralph Exton of the Water Environment Federation says critical issues range from dispelling misinformation among communities and regulators to educating the tech sector on sustainable practices, especially concerning water-intensive operations like data centers. This urgency led to the launch of the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence.

"We need to convene some thought leaders on this topic, and we need to form some sort of initiative that is going to help find those answers and then provide them," said Exton.

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From a conversation at the Reservoir Center.

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