Texas Water Strain Raises Questions for Data Center Boom

Corpus Christi, Texas, is confronting a deepening water crisis, with city officials projecting a shortfall in water supply within 180 days by May, potentially triggering emergency measures. While researchers and city officials clarify that the immediate shortfall stems from prolonged drought and years of limited water use, rather than current data center development, the situation underscores broader challenges for the region. The crisis is particularly pertinent as Texas leaders are actively working to attract more resource-intensive industries, including artificial intelligence data centers, to the state. Industry projections indicate Texas is poised to become a major hub for data centers, potentially surpassing Virginia.