Amazon has announced two new water replenishment projects in Germany, which are expected to return up to 370 million liters (97.7 gallons) of water to local communities.
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The projects include an urban leak-detection initiative in Frankfurt and a wetland restoration project in the Spessart Forest, located upstream of Frankfurt.
“As cities face increasing water challenges, we have a responsibility to be good water stewards and support innovative solutions that make every drop count”, said Michael Hannisch, AWS head of technology in Germany. “These projects in Germany demonstrate how technology and nature-based solutions can help us use water more efficiently, reducing waste and ensuring this vital resource is available for communities now and in the future.”
The urban leak initiative is being completed in partnership with Shayp, a water monitoring firm. As part of the project, the companies will install Shayp's smart Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring technology in 500 buildings across Frankfurt by 2028, at no cost to building owners and operators. Shayp will begin installing the sensors this year. Once installed, the sensors will provide 24/7 monitoring, allowing for rapid response to detected leaks
