Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-based company that provides large-scale data center solutions, has teamed up with Johor Special Water (JSW) to build Malaysia’s first Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) inside a data center.
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 uses advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) technologies to provide high-quality water recovery.
Located at the MY07 campus in Ulu Tiram, Johor, this project is a big step toward combining high-performance digital infrastructure with Malaysia’s 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 helps reduce the use of drinking water and makes BDC’s operations more reliable in the long run, while also supporting Johor’s environmental goals.
BDC has invested billions in Johor, and its MY07 facility is built to handle over 200MW of IT load in different phases. It serves cloud providers, AI computing companies, and other critical businesses across Southeast Asia.
The MY07 project has already created over 200 skilled jobs in engineering, IT, and operations.
Fan said the project follows all the rules set by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) and that BDC worked closely with government agencies, JSW, IWK, and Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) during both the planning and building stages.
Along with the WRP, BDC’s water sustainability plan includes collecting rainwater, reusing condensate and exploring other wastewater sources to ensure a steady supply and reduce environmental impact.
The plant also has smart water meters that track usage in real time, making water management more efficient and measurable.
The WRP is now in its final testing stage and 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 project sets a new standard for running data centers in a sustainable way and helps position Johor as a growing hub for eco-friendly digital infrastructure in the region.
With demand for large-scale data centers increasing, this project shows how the industry can solve resource challenges through innovation and collaboration, the company said.
BDC currently has six data centers operating or being built across Malaysia.
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