CleanTechnica•24 days ago
Massive Data Centers May Make Groundwater Pollution Worse
Key Takeaway
Data center developers and operators must increasingly consider the environmental impact of their water usage, particularly regarding potential groundwater pollution, which could affect permitting and public acceptance.
AI Summary
- •Data centers' substantial water demand for cooling poses a risk of exacerbating groundwater pollution if the water itself is contaminated.
- •This environmental concern could lead to increased scrutiny, permitting challenges, and public opposition for new data center developments.
- •Large power consumers, particularly data center operators, should prioritize sustainable water sourcing and advanced cooling technologies to mitigate environmental impact and operational risks.
Topics
datacenteremissionspolicy
Article Content
Data centers need huge quantities of water to cool their servers, but if that water contains pollutants, more pollution may result. The post Massive Data Centers May Make Groundwater Pollution Worse appeared first on CleanTechnica .