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California data centers face water shortages as demand surges

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California is projected to host over 300 data centers, raising concerns about their substantial water consumption. A UC Riverside professor estimates that these facilities, particularly those using evaporative cooling, can require up to 1 million gallons of water daily for a 100-megawatt operation. This daily usage is equivalent to the water needs of approximately 10,000 households. AI

IMPACT Accelerated data center growth in California may strain water resources, potentially impacting AI infrastructure development and operational costs.

RANK_REASON Significant infrastructure development with policy implications regarding resource management.

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California data centers face water shortages as demand surges

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    Lookout Santa Cruz: California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their water?. “More than 90% of data centers in the U.S. get most

    Lookout Santa Cruz: California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their water?. “More than 90% of data centers in the U.S. get most of the water they need for cooling from municipal systems, estimated Shaolei Ren, an associate professor of electrical a…

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