Data Drain: The Land and Water Impacts of Data Centers
This in-depth article examines the combined land, energy, and water demands of data centers and explains why their effects are highly local and especially important within stressed watersheds. The piece adds context to the growing discussion about how cooling systems, electricity generation, and facility design can shape the true water footprint of AI and cloud infrastructure.
Why This Matters
Understanding where and how data centers use water can help communities plan for growth without putting unnecessary pressure on drinking-water supplies, drought resilience, or existing utility customers.
Source:
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
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