Elaine Waggott
17 Jun 2025
In a significant leap forward for sustainable infrastructure, Water Kinetics has secured a prestigious project supplying their award-winning Eco-Duo system to a major data centre development in the UK.
In a significant leap forward for sustainable infrastructure, Water Kinetics has secured a prestigious project supplying their award-winning Eco-Duo system to a major data centre development in the UK. The specification was made by a renowned consulting engineering firm, reflecting the growing confidence in Eco-Duo as a best-in-class solution for intelligent, sustainable water management.
This large-scale data centre—part of the UK's critical digital backbone—will integrate Eco-Duo across all three key water supply streams: hot water, chilled-cold water, and treated rainwater for WC flushing. The decision marks a pivotal shift toward safer, greener water infrastructure in high-demand facilities, setting new standards for energy and environmental performance.
Why Water Management in Data Centres Matters
Data centres are notorious for their high resource consumption—not only in electricity but also in water. As digital infrastructure expands, so too does the responsibility to reduce environmental impact.
Efficient water management in these facilities is essential for:
Cooling servers and infrastructure effectively
Reducing water and energy usage
Preventing stagnation and bacterial risks such as Legionella
Lowering operational and carbon costs
With the demands of climate change, legislation, and ESG targets mounting, traditional systems no longer suffice. That’s where Eco-Duo comes in.
Circular Water Management in Action
At the heart of this project is a commitment to circular water management—a principle that emphasizes reuse, recycling, and conservation.
Eco-Duo supports this by:
Facilitating energy-efficient heating and cooling via recirculating systems.
Minimizing water waste and thermal losses during transit.
Jonathan Waggott, Managing Director of Water Kinetics, explains:
“Eco-Duo with its ground-breaking innovative features became the perfect choice for this project. Through its world-first pipe-in-a-pipe recirculation design, it will not only help protect the water against the risk of harmful pathogens, but it will also provide a 50% reduction in carbon and energy usage.”
Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) and Performance Metrics
Data centre engineers are increasingly turning to Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) as a core benchmark—measuring how efficiently water is used in relation to IT energy consumption.
Eco-Duo directly enhances WUE by:
Reducing water stagnation and the need for continual flushing.
Maintaining optimal temperature thresholds through recirculation.
Enabling proactive pathogen prevention without chemical overdosing or thermal shocks.
By balancing public health compliance and sustainability targets, Eco-Duo proves ideal for environments where reliability, safety, and innovation must coexist.
Installation Efficiency and Carbon Reduction
Beyond performance, Eco-Duo also delivers substantial logistical advantages:
Installation time reduced by 50%
Lower transport and labour emissions
Fewer site visits required, helping reduce indirect carbon contributions
As Jonathan Waggott notes:
“Eco-Duo was the obvious choice for this project and it should provide a blueprint for all future data centre projects moving forward.”
This project is a powerful demonstration of how thoughtful design can drive technical, environmental, and commercial value—transforming how the sector approaches water systems in mission-critical facilities.
A Blueprint for Future Developments
By embracing Water Kinetics’ Eco-Duo system, this project is not only achieving immediate operational gains but also contributing to a wider industry shift. With a strong focus on net-zero goals, compliance with health regulations, and future-ready design, this installation could become a model for:
Tech parks
Hyperscale data centres
Modular and edge facilities
Multi-use commercial estates
In Summary Water Kinetics’ Eco-Duo range delivers a compelling combination of:
Health protection (against Legionella and other pathogens)
50% energy and carbon reduction
Closed-loop water reuse
Ease and speed of installation
Improved WUE and cost efficiency
This latest project cements Eco-Duo’s reputation as not just an award-winning innovation—but a transformational solution for how data centres and commercial buildings manage their most vital resource: water.
For more information on Water Kinetics and the Eco-Duo system, contact their team directly at info@water-kinetics.co.uk or call on 0141 280 9585