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2 min readTexas Data Centers' Water Usage Raises Concerns Amid Drought
TrueGov Editorial Team•6 months ago•2 min read
Federal and state facilities consume billions of gallons as Texas faces water scarcity
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Data centers in Texas, including facilities operated by Microsoft and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have consumed substantial water resources amid ongoing drought conditions. Two San Antonio facilities alone used 463 million gallons over the past two years, while local residents faced Stage 3 drought restrictions limiting lawn watering to once weekly. This consumption occurs as approximately one-quarter of Texas continues to experience dry conditions despite occasional heavy rainfall.