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The Data Center-Driven Drought is Coming for the West

"the water requirements for nearly 60 of these facilities (#datacenters) reach approximately 177 million gallons daily" cepr.net/publications... A new Colorado River conservation plan cuts water use but ignores the growing demands of AI data centers, undermining long-term water security.

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The Data Center-Driven Drought is Coming for the West

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"the water requirements for nearly 60 of these facilities (#datacenters) reach approximately 177 million gallons daily" cepr.net/publications... A new Colorado River conservation plan cuts water use but ignores the growing demands of AI data centers, undermining long-term water security.