Columbus-area data centers used 1.2 billion gallons of water in a year

News ClipThe Columbus Dispatch·Columbus, Franklin County, OH·7/6/2026

Data centers located in the Columbus, Ohio area collectively utilized 1.2 billion gallons of water over a one-year period. This significant water consumption figure highlights the resource demands and environmental considerations associated with data center operations in the region.

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Columbus-area data centers used 1.2 billion gallons of water in a year  The Columbus Dispatch