Water Cooler Talk: Data Centers and Water Resources
- Length
- 1 hour
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- On-Demand | Recorded
About the Webinar
The rapid growth of hyperscale data centers—driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing—is reshaping digital infrastructure while raising urgent concerns about water resource management. These massive facilities, which process, store, and distribute vast volumes of data, demand significant energy and create a sizable water footprint. This seminar will examine both direct and indirect water use, the metrics used to measure it, and the resulting strain on local resources and infrastructure. A national overview will explore historic and projected water consumption, energy needs, and greenhouse gas emissions, while local case studies will highlight how utilities have managed data center expansion in their service areas. The discussion will also consider potential solutions, including water-efficient cooling, onsite recycling, and the role of policy and transparent municipal planning in site selection. Participants will better understand the challenges and opportunities of data center growth and to engage in informed conversations about the future of digital infrastructure in their communities.
- Individuals interested in water resources
- Municipal and township planners
- People interested in data centers and their impact on local water resources
- Travelers and outdoor enthusiasts
- Hear about current work happening in the water resource fieldÂ
- Ask questions about data centers and how they use waterÂ
- Share ideas with professionals across PennsylvaniaÂ
- Learn about smarter planning for data centers to minimize water consumption
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