San Antonio councilman wants new data centers to operate on recycled water

San Antonio councilman wants new data centers to operate on recycled water

News ClipKSAT·San Antonio, Bexar County, TX·9/30/2026

A San Antonio councilman is proposing that new data centers be mandated to use recycled water instead of potable water. This move is driven by growing concerns among San Antonio leaders regarding the potential water impact of future artificial intelligence facilities.

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Gov: San Antonio City Council
San Antonio leaders are looking at whether data centers should be required to use recycled water instead of drinking water as concerns grow about the potential impact of future artificial intelligence facilities.