Texas Data Centers Fail to Report Water Usage to State Lawmakers
Data centers in Texas are reportedly not sharing their water usage data with state lawmakers, despite significant consumption for AI and cryptomining operations. A recent legislative hearing revealed that most surveyed data centers have failed to provide the required information, raising concerns about the state's water-scarce future.
Data centers in Texas, which are rapidly expanding to support artificial intelligence and cryptomining, are consuming substantial amounts of water and electricity. However, Texas state lawmakers have voiced concerns about the lack of reliable information regarding the industry's water consumption, which could significantly impact the state's water-scarce future.
A recent legislative hearing, as reported by Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies, revealed that the majority of data centers surveyed by the state have not provided the required water usage data. This non-compliance is hindering lawmakers' ability to assess and plan for the industry's environmental impact.