AI Datacenters Multiply in Drought-Stricken US, Fueling Water-Use Concerns
TL;DR
An analysis finds about two-thirds of 809 planned US AI datacenters are in drought-affected areas, setting the stage for rising water use—up to about 73 billion gallons annually by 2028—sparking local opposition and policy talks even as firms push for water-efficient cooling.
- Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land The Guardian
- Data Centers 101: How Much Water Do Data Centers Use? NetChoice
- Editorial: We should commit to keeping data centers away from our water HeraldNet.com
- Emilio Tenuta: Why the Future of Growth Runs Through Water Sustainability Magazine
- Water Reuse Emerges as a Critical Strategy for Data Center Development JD Supra
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