Amazon, Xylem partner on smart water infrastructure to save 1.3 billion liters annually in Mexico
Mexico City and Monterrey are advancing major water infrastructure upgrades designed to save more than 1.3 billion liters of water annually, easing pressure on urban systems strained by drought and rapid growth. The projects, announced this week, deploy smart water technology from Xylem and Amazon to improve leak detection, reduce water losses, and enhance supply reliability for residents.
The initiative centers on Xylem Vue, a data-driven software platform that uses real-time analytics to identify and manage leaks across municipal systems. In Mexico City, where nearly 40% of water is lost from aging underground pipelines before reaching homes, the technology will optimize pressure and pinpoint problem areas, helping utilities repair issues faster. The capital’s deployment is expected to save more than 800 million liters of water each year, while Monterrey’s expansion will conserve an estimated 560 million liters.
“In a water-stressed region, where every liter counts, recovering more than a billion liters of water each year is a game-changer,” said Jaime Barba, General Manager of Xylem Vue. He noted that by combining advanced leak detection with Amazon’s investment in urban infrastructure, the cities will gain actionable insights that make water supplies more resilient.
Mexico City officials highlighted the partnership as a landmark investment in long-term sustainability. “This partnership demonstrates how public-private collaboration and innovation can create meaningful impact in urban water management,” said Ricardo Alberto Munguía Alfaro, Deputy Secretary of Hydraulic Infrastructure Operations and Efficiency. Monterrey officials echoed the sentiment, stressing that the technology-driven approach is critical for protecting vulnerable communities most affected by water scarcity.
The collaboration builds on Amazon’s global water stewardship strategy, which includes more than 30 replenishment projects worldwide expected to restore 14 billion liters of water annually. By combining AI-driven smart water infrastructure with advanced leak detection, Amazon and Xylem aim to make municipal water systems in Mexico more efficient, resilient, and sustainable for decades to come.
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