Missouri Data Centers Water Usage Impact
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Missouri, United States
Source: KSIS Radio 1050 AM
Data centers in Missouri are consuming large amounts of water, with some requiring up to 5 million gallons per day, equivalent to the water use of a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people. These centers tap into freshwater sources to cool processor chips used in AI computations, raising concerns about the impact on Missouri's natural water supply. There is a suggestion to use closed loop water cooling to
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Missouri, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- KSIS Radio 1050 AM
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Description | Data centers in Missouri are consuming large amounts of water, with some requiring up to 5 million gallons per day, equivalent to the water use of a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people. These centers tap into freshwater sources to cool processor chips used in AI computations, raising concerns about the impact on Missouri's natural water supply. There is a suggestion to use closed loop water cooling to reduce water consumption. |
Original sector | Technology |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Missouri |
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Source | KSIS Radio 1050 AM |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-06-01 |
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