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Data center water consumption far smaller than agriculture or power generation, expert says
A thermal management expert argues that hyperscaler facilities use negligible water compared to farming and conventional electricity generation, countering concerns that AI boom data centers threaten local drinking supplies and aquifers.
First covered Oct 8, 2026 · 3:00 AM PT
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34dLatitude MediaThe truth about data center water usage— Thermal management expert Tim Shedd digs into the technology driving down consumption. The post The truth about data center water usage appeared first on…34dCatalyst (Shayle Kann)The truth about data center water usage— Of all the concerns surrounding the AI boom, data center water usage tops the list. Opponents claim that massive hyperscaler facilities threaten local drinking…
