Recent report shows data centers may negatively impact Texas’ water supply

A report from the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) found that the growing number of data centers in Texas are using a significant amount of water, raising concerns about the impact on the state's water supply. The report calls for more transparency from data center operators about their water usage. While some facilities use water-intensive cooling systems, not all data centers rely on water. The report aims to inform a statewide water strategy as data center development continues in Texas.