Texas data centers could amount to 9% of the state’s water use by 2040, study finds – KAMR

News ClipMyHighPlains.com·TX·5/6/2026

A new study indicates that data centers in Texas could account for up to 9% of the state's total water consumption by the year 2040. This projection highlights potential environmental and resource management challenges for the state as the data center industry expands.

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Texas data centers could amount to 9% of the state’s water use by 2040, study finds – KAMR  MyHighPlains.com