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Aquaria opens 2027 pilot for modular data center water supply system

Aquaria Technologies opened applications for a 2027 pilot of Hydrogrid, a modular atmospheric water generation system for data centers that produces water from air without drawing on local water resources. The company also launched a community engagement program to place water generators at homes and public buildings near data center campuses.

Where
Austin, Texas
When
Oct. 21, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Aquaria Technologies, Inc.company opening Hydrogrid pilot
  • Brian Shengco-founder and CEO of Aquaria

The facts

  • Each Hydrogrid unit produces up to 5,300 gallons of water per day in a 40-foot container.2 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • A 50-unit Hydrogrid field produces up to 265,000 gallons of water per day on less than four acres.2 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • First Hydrogrid units will ship in Q3 2027.2 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Texas has paused approvals for grid connections and permits for new data centers pending regulators' review of energy and water use.2 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Lawmakers in more than 15 states have weighed bans or moratoriums on data center development this year.2 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Hydropack water generators can produce up to 265 gallons of water per day.2 3 Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Brian Sheng, co-founder and CEO of Aquaria Water is now a schedule risk and an approval risk for data centers.2 3

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  1. Aquaria Opens 2027 Pilot for Hydrogrid, a Modular On-Site Water Supply for Data Centers EIN Presswire Not rated, October 21, 2026
  2. Aquaria Opens 2027 Pilot for Hydrogrid, a Modular On-Site Water Supply for Data Centers The Des Moines Register Not rated, October 21, 2026
  3. Aquaria Opens 2027 Pilot for Hydrogrid, a Modular On-Site Water Supply for Data Centers Democrat and Chronicle Not rated, October 21, 2026
  4. Water harvesting firm Aquaria launches pilot for modular onsite water supply system for data center sector Data Center Dynamics Not rated, October 21, 2026

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