Texas Data Centers Could Account for 9% of State's Water Use by 2040, Report Estimates

A recent report from the University of Texas at Austin projects that data centers could be responsible for as much as 9% of Texas's total water consumption by the year 2040. The study highlights significant implications for the state's water resources. However, the report also acknowledges that the precise future water usage by data centers remains difficult to predict. This uncertainty stems from the fact that different data center facilities utilize a variety of cooling systems and energy sources, each with distinct water demands.