Virginia's Datacenters Guzzle Water Like There's No Tomorrow, Says FOI-based Report! 💧

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Summary:

  1. Rising Consumption
    Virginia’s datacenters, especially in Northern Virginia, have seen a nearly two-thirds increase in water use since 2019. In 2023, these facilities used over 1.85 billion gallons of water, up from 1.13 billion gallons in 2019.

  2. Cooling Needs
    The water is primarily used for cooling purposes in the datacenters. The report highlights concerns over rising demand for computing due to AI, which is expected to further increase water usage.

  3. Regional Impact
    Some datacenters are located in water-stressed areas, contributing to environmental worries, particularly in regions experiencing droughts.

Read more at: The Register