Global Water Center
WORLD’S ONLY STATE-OF-THE-ART WATER BUSINESS AND RESEARCH FACILITY
Located in Milwaukee, Where Water Works®
The Global Water Center is the world headquarters of The Water Council and the heart of Milwaukee’s world-class water technology hub. This state-of-the-art water business and research facility is home to nearly 20 water-focused businesses, startups and academic and research organizations.
The Global Water Center (GWC) is the physical expression of The Water Council’s mission to drive economic development, attract world-class talent and support water-focused technical innovation. It is the world headquarters of The Water Council. The turn-of-the century brick warehouse was converted into a state-of-the-art water business and research facility in 2013. The design of the renovation was driven by sustainability and the building not only achieved LEED Silver certification but was the first commercial building in the world to receive Alliance for Water Stewardship certification.
The GWC continues to be a magnet for water technology businesses and economic development organizations and has hosted guests from more than 80 countries. It serves as a landing pad for organizations seeking to participate in the leading U.S. water technology hub and a launch pad for innovative water solutions. Visitors to the GWC can learn about innovative water technology organizations including Badger Meter, Xylem and a host of water technology startups from the U.S. and abroad.
The GWC is the cornerstone to Reed Street Yards, one of Wisconsin’s first Eco-Industrial Business Parks and a national model for urban sustainability. Once a brownfield, the Yards is a 17-acre (6.9 hectares) business park for mixed-use urban office, educational, research and technology businesses. Zurn Water Solutions moved its global headquarters from Pennsylvania to a new facility in the Yards in 2016. Rite-Hite, a company that manufactures loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, industrial fans and other in-plant products, recently opened its new global headquarters and research and development building in the Yards.
“Moving our local Xylem treatment office to the Global Water Center in 2021 and enhancing our engagement with The Water Council have been very positive developments for our team and our business.”
–Michael Maierle, Director of Global Project Execution, Treatment, Xylem
LOCATION
Global Water Center
247 W. Freshwater Way
Milwaukee, WI 53204 USA
CONTACT
Email the Global Water Center
1.414.897.7163
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS
- 7-story, historic, loft office and R&D building
- 44-person auditorium
- Paul & Pat Jones Board Room with international video conferencing technology
- Community cafe for networking and meetings
- Targeted community of water tech professionals and experts
- Green and blue roof
- First ever commercial building to implement the Alliance for Water Stewardship’s International Water Standard (View our commitment and disclosure)
- Silver LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council
- Expansive views of downtown Milwaukee and Reed Street Yards
- Exposed timber ceilings and natural light
