US data center water consumption is projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, prompting new federal reuse initiatives and legislative debates over construction moratoriums.
Amazon Web Services has ended the use of nondisclosure agreements with government agencies to improve transparency regarding its data center operations.
A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, leaked 3 million gallons of water, forcing the closure of local schools and government offices.
A bitcoin mining facility owned by Athlon Blockchain LLC leaked 11.36 million liters of water in Oklahoma, forcing local schools and government offices to close.
