As data centers boom in OK, so does water demand

Oklahoma is experiencing a boom in data center development, which has led to a significant increase in water demand, primarily for cooling purposes. A prime example is Google's data center in Pryor, Oklahoma, which is one of its largest globally and relies on cooling towers as part of its infrastructure. The growing water consumption by these facilities has prompted discussion among local officials. Despite the rising demand, these officials have indicated that the current water supplies are adequate to sustain the expansion of data centers in the state, alleviating immediate concerns about shortages.