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Regional water replenishment projects The Hong Kong initiative is linked to upstream water replenishment efforts in Guangdong Province. AWS is advancing two constructed wetland projects in partnership with GreenCity Guangzhou, targeting water quality in river systems that supply Hong Kong.
The first project in Xiankeng Village focuses on treating sewage flows that enter the Dongjiang River, which serves as Hong Kong’ s primary water source. The second project in Zuotan Village aims to prevent untreated sewage discharge into the Xijiang River, a secondary supply source.
Together, these projects are expected to return more than 40 million litres of clean water annually. Both have completed due diligence and design phases, with construction scheduled for completion by 2026.
These efforts extend the concept of wastewater reuse beyond facility boundaries. Instead of focusing solely on reducing consumption at the point of use, AWS is investing in watershed-level interventions that affect supply quality and availability. Will Hewes, Global Water Sustainability Lead at Amazon, says:“ At Amazon, we aim to be a good water steward everywhere we operate. We are delighted to grow our efforts in Hong Kong.”
92 May 2026