Texas data centers could amount to 9% of the state's water use by 2040, study finds
News ClipKETK.com·TX·5/6/2026
A recent study indicates that data centers in Texas could account for 9% of the state's total water consumption by the year 2040. This finding raises concerns about the environmental impact and long-term water demands of the data center industry within Texas.
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Texas data centers could amount to 9% of the state's water use by 2040, study finds KETK.com