Amazon has disclosed its data center water usage for the first time, reporting 2.5 billion gallons consumed in 2025. This figure represents a 2% decrease from the previous year, despite operational expansion. The company claims its data centers are significantly more water-efficient than industry averages, largely due to a reliance on air cooling and increased heat tolerance for servers. AI
IMPACT Highlights the significant water footprint of AI infrastructure, potentially influencing future data center development and regulation.
RANK_REASON Company disclosed previously private operational data concerning environmental impact. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]
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