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US Data Centers Face Water Use Regulations Amid Drought
9/24/2025
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- US data centers face scrutiny for high water use in arid states California, Arizona, and Texas.
- California Assembly Bill 93 would require data centers to report and certify water use; awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's approval.
- A Ceres report projects Phoenix cooling demand could exceed 3.7 billion gallons annually, with Google facilities up to 3 million daily.
