Virginia data centers consume too much water, and things will only get worse with AI

The Commonwealth of Virginia, particularly Northern Virginia, hosts the largest data center market in the world. The state is home to around 300 facilities, according to recent...

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Aug 28 2024
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Virginia data centers consume too much water, and things will only get worse with AI — Virginia data centers consume

A thirsty potato: According to private records obtained by the Financial Times through freedom of information requests, data center facilities in Virginia have experienced a significant increase in water consumption in recent years. The rise of gener... [2737 chars]

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