PennFuture attorney Brigitte Meyer breaks down how data centers consume water through cooling systems, comparing direct on-site usage to indirect consumption from power generation. Covers cooling tower mechanics, evaporative systems and water usage effectiveness metrics. A Virginia legislative study finds single facilities withdraw up to 660,000 gallons daily.
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