Data center growth raises concerns over water, power use in Texas

Name: Data center growth raises concerns over water, power use in Texas
Uploaded: 2026-09-10T01:48:42.000Z
Duration: 1 min 2 s
Description: Concerns are rising in Texas regarding the increasing water and energy demands associated with data center growth. While newer data centers are reportedly implementing technologies to reduce consumption, the overall expansion of these facilities is prompting environmental and utility discussions across the state.

News Clip1:02CBS19·TX·9/10/2026

Concerns are rising in Texas regarding the increasing water and energy demands associated with data center growth. While newer data centers are reportedly implementing technologies to reduce consumption, the overall expansion of these facilities is prompting environmental and utility discussions across the state.

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As data centers expand, concerns grow over water and energy demand, though newer facilities are using technology to reduce consumption.