California Data Centers Consume Significant Water, Usage Unknown
News ClipMaven's Notebook·CA·5/17/2026
The State Water Project's water allocation has increased to 45%. However, data centers in California are reportedly consuming significant amounts of water, with the total usage volume currently unknown. This raises concerns about water resources in the state.
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