[intake · afrotech · 2026-05-18]
Data Centers Continue To Drain Water In Drought-Stricken US Communities Despite Pushback

Data centers in Georgia and Arizona used unauthorized public water supplies in water-stressed areas, consuming millions of gallons. US data center water consumption could surge to 38-73B gallons annually by 2028; 50+ cities have enacted construction bans.
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