Where will water come from for Oklahoma data centers? | Letters
News ClipThe Oklahoman·OK·3/25/2026
A letter to the editor in The Oklahoman raises concerns about the vast amounts of water data centers will require for cooling in Oklahoma, an issue largely overlooked compared to their electricity consumption. The author questions where this water will come from and urges state officials to address the impending resource challenge.
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A letter to the editor published in The Oklahoman highlighted a significant concern regarding the influx of data centers into Oklahoma: their substantial water usage for cooling. While acknowledging that previous discussions focused heavily on the immense electrical demands of these facilities, the author pointed out a critical gap in public and official discourse concerning water sourcing.
The letter writer questioned the plans of elected and other officials to secure the millions of gallons of water necessary for these data centers. The author urged authorities to consider and address the environmental and resource implications of these developments, emphasizing that the water supply issue has received almost no attention compared to electricity consumption.