Data center water consumption concerns often misplaced, research shows

The data center water issues are real – but they aren’t what you think. Too often, I hear people say the number one reason they’re against data center development is water use. Heatmap’s data shows water consumption is historically the reason cited most often by activists when opposing projects.

First covered Jun 12, 2026 · 8:28 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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59d Heatmap News The Real vs. Imagined Problems with Data Centers’ Water Use — The data center water issues are real – but they aren’t what you think. Too often, I hear people say the number one reason they’re against data center…

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