The U.S. data center achieves savings of millions of kilowatt-hours of energy and gallons of water thanks to improvements in its cooling systems.
The QTS Ashburn-Broderick data center, located in Virginia (United States), has been awarded the annual Power of Water award by ChemTreat, a company specializing in industrial water treatment solutions. This award recognizes organizations that implement projects with a positive environmental sustainability impact within their operations.
The QTS team worked closely with ChemTreat experts to optimize their cooling systems, incorporating advanced technologies such as FlexPro®, QuadDetect®, and a dual biocide system. As a result of this implementation, the center achieved a significant reduction in resource consumption, establishing itself as a benchmark for operational efficiency in the data center sector:
- 11.6 million kWh of electricity saved
- 7.72 million gallons (approximately 29.2 million liters) of water conserved
- 4.86 million gallons (over 18 million liters) of wastewater avoided
According to Jason Cook, area director at ChemTreat, “the QTS team has demonstrated exemplary conduct throughout the transition. Their active support and smooth communication have been key to the success of the program.”
Leadership in Operational Sustainability
Megan Hofmeyer, QTS’s Director of Sustainability, emphasized that “at QTS, we believe that the way we deliver our services is just as important as the service itself. We are proud to receive this recognition, which reflects our commitment to integrating sustainable decisions into every aspect of our operations.”
The Power of Water award, launched in 2022, honors a ChemTreat customer each year whose innovation or project demonstrates outstanding environmental impact. Winners are recognized not only for their technical achievements but also for their leadership in sustainability within their respective sectors.
The reduction of water and energy use in data centers is an increasing challenge, especially with the rise of demanding technologies like artificial intelligence, which require more computing and cooling capacity. Initiatives like that of QTS reflect a strategic approach to the responsible use of resources in facilities critical to the digital economy.
The collaboration between QTS and ChemTreat will continue with new developments aimed at further improving environmental standards in the sector. This partnership exemplifies how advanced industrial technologies can be successfully applied in digital infrastructure to achieve a tangible impact on sustainability.
via: chemtreat