AI data centers' need for water prompts worries
The article highlights concerns about the substantial water consumption of data centers, noting that large facilities can use up to 5 million gallons per day for cooling. It cites projections that global data center water use could reach 2.46 trillion gallons annually by 2030.
Water-based cooling systems are critical for preventing data center servers and computing equipment from overheating, but their consumption is raising concerns. A report cited by Adams MultiMedia and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute says large facilities can use as much as 5 million gallons of water each day.
A United Nations projection indicates that global data center water use could double to 2.46 trillion gallons by 2030. The article does not identify a specific data center project or company and also includes unrelated regional election and sports coverage.