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California data centers face water shortages as demand surges

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California is projected to host over 300 data centers, raising concerns about their substantial water consumption. A UC Riverside professor estimates that these facilities, particularly those using evaporative cooling, can require up to 1 million gallons of water daily for a 100-megawatt operation. This daily usage is equivalent to the water needs of approximately 10,000 households. AI

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IMPACT Accelerated data center growth in California may strain water resources, potentially impacting AI infrastructure development and operational costs.

RANK_REASON Significant infrastructure development with policy implications regarding resource management.

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