Facility-resolved mapping of 472 U.S. hyperscale data centers shows ~300 GL/yr operational water, three-quarters electricity-related, with cooling and grid hotspots in different places.
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The Hidden Water Geography of U.S. Hyperscale Data Centers in the AI Era
Facility-resolved mapping of 472 U.S. hyperscale data centers shows ~300 GL/yr operational water, three-quarters electricity-related, with cooling and grid hotspots in different places.