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Texas data centers evade water usage reporting

In Texas, the data center industry has shown a low response rate to requests for water consumption data. Fewer than one-third of companies complied with an initial inquiry, and an even smaller percentage, less than 17%, responded to a subsequent mandatory survey from the Texas Water Development Board. AI

IMPACT Data center water consumption is a growing concern as AI infrastructure expands, potentially impacting regional resources.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a policy issue regarding data center water usage reporting, but does not present new findings or a significant event.

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Texas data centers evade water usage reporting

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    When # Texas asked the data center industry to report how much # water they consume, fewer than 1/3 of companies responded. Less than 17% responded to a separat

    When # Texas asked the data center industry to report how much # water they consume, fewer than 1/3 of companies responded. Less than 17% responded to a separate, "mandatory" survey by the Texas Water Development Board. https://www. texasobserver.org/ai-data-cent er-boom-uncertai…