Advancing Understanding of Data Center Effluent
This live webcast will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM Eastern. The webcast recording will be available within 24 hours after the webcast ends.
As data center development accelerates, utilities are fielding more questions about water use, onsite treatment practices, and the characteristics of wastewater discharged from data center campuses. This webcast will explore the current state of knowledge on data center effluent and provide clear, practical guidance for utilities and other water professionals.
Presentations:
- Characterizationa and Monitoring
- Kendra Sveum, P.E., Executive Director of Operations and Maintenance, Loudoun Water
- Exploring Cooling Technologies: Water Requirements, Constituents, and Construction Phase Dynamics
- Lauren Barbir, Business Development Director for Tech, Media, & Telecom (TMT) Sector, HDR
- Wastewater Treatment and Fundamentals
- Charles Bott, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, F. WEF, Chief Technology Officer, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD)
This is an event hosted by Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence

PDH Credits will be available for attendees following this event on this platform. Please look for further information to come.