A UC Riverside and Caltech study finds community water systems face $10 billion to $58 billion in new infrastructure costs to meet data center cooling spikes. Daily water demand surges six to 10 times average usage on hot days. The study also covers cooling-method shifts and community funding partnerships as potential fixes for the shortfall.
Data Center Water Spikes Could Cost Billions
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David Danelski
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University of California
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March 12, 2026
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