AI data centers drink relatively little water, but local strains persist
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Amazon says its AI data centers pulled about 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025, a tiny share of U.S. and global water use, but local centers can strain nearby supplies in water-scarce regions. The industry is pursuing higher cooling efficiency and funding water projects (e.g., Amazon, Google) to replenish local resources, highlighting a small national footprint with meaningful local impacts.
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