BUDA, Texas, April 1, 2026 /3BL/ - Heart Water, a climate adaptation technology company specializing in decentralized water infrastructure, has earned Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting (VWBA) v2.0 Water Positive verification — an independent designation confirming that a facility returns more water to the local watershed than it consumes — for its rainwater-capture and purification system in Buda, Texas. The independent audit, completed by SCS Global Services, confirms that Heart Water’s system generates more than two million gallons per year of measurable, verified watershed benefits.
Heart Water’s Water Positive verification builds on the certification they also underwent for SCS Water Stewardship and Resiliency (WSR). WSR certification demonstrates responsible site-specific water management informed by local watershed conditions and best-practice stewardship standards.
Unlike traditional water solutions that rely on municipal systems, Heart Water designs onsite rainwater systems that let organizations — including those in water-intensive sectors such as data centers, manufacturing, and logistics hubs — secure their own supply of high-quality water. Heart Water’s infrastructure captures rainfall before it touches the ground and purifies it using a combination of modular cistern engineering and AI-driven, real-time monitoring.
Heart Water’s CEO, Belal El Banna commented that, “this certification marks a critical milestone in our mission to redefine water infrastructure, proving that we can provide operational resilience for industry while delivering verified environmental benefits back to our local watersheds. By turning rainwater into a scalable, auditable resource, we are offering our corporate partners a transparent and credible path to achieving their most ambitious water-positive commitments.”
Certified Water Impact, Verified by Independent Auditors
The VWBA v2.0 verification validates four categories of water benefit produced by Heart Water’s Buda system: water supply reliability, water quality improvements, flood mitigation, and aquifer recharge. The facility’s 100,000 square-foot capture system collects, treats, and redistributes approximately 2,023,566 gallons of rainfall annually.
“Our audit confirmed that Heart Water’s rainwater systems are designed and managed with a high degree of rigor. The quality of the data, monitoring, and basin level considerations demonstrated that the project meets the requirements of the VWBA v2.0,” said Lauren Enright, Program Manager, Water Stewardship, SCS Global Services.
Why This Matters for Big Water Users — Especially Data Centers
Water-intensive facilities are under growing pressure to secure reliable long-term supply while meeting increasingly scrutinized stewardship commitments. On-site rainwater infrastructure offers an alternative pathway: a verified, renewable source that supports both operational resilience and sustainability outcomes.
Heart Water’s modular cistern systems integrate into building foundations or parking structures, maximizing storage without affecting leasable space. Combined with automated purification controls, the technology provides operators a credible, independently audited water source as they plan for growth, permitting, and long-term water security.
Water Benefits Available to Corporate Partners
The water benefits generated by the Buda facility are fully transferable, enabling companies to apply independently verified Volumetric Water Benefits (VWBs) toward their water stewardship and basin impact commitments. Purchasing VWBs from Heart Water directly supports expansion of rain capture infrastructure and delivers documented, water positive outcomes.
About Heart Water
Heart Water captures, treats, and stores rainwater directly on-site by transforming the passive facades and rooftops of commercial facilities into active catchment infrastructure. As a producer of the highest-quality potable water, Heart Water’s patented system meets the large-scale volumetric needs of water-intensive facility’s including beverage manufacturers, CPG operations and data centers.
Reliance on centralized municipal grids has become a critical business liability. This is most acute for data centers, the backbone of the digital economy, where water for cooling is as critical as electricity. Heart Water provides a decentralized and autonomous water platform which provides operational security and on-site water stewardship.
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About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services is an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California and celebrating over 40 years in business, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
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