Northern Virginia data centers used nearly 2 billion gallons of water in 2023, a 63 percent jump from 2019, making up roughly 3 percent of the Potomac River Basin's consumption. This post covers cooling methods, wastewater pollutants like biocides and corrosion inhibitors, and reporting gaps that leave water demand from AI-driven growth largely untracked.
Data Centers and Water Use – Nature Forward
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