How much water and power do data centers really use?
Nevada is currently home to more than 70 operational or planned data centers, a growth that has sparked significant public opposition over concerns regarding resource consumption. While these facilities are essential to modern digital life, residents are increasingly protesting their environmental impact at public meetings. This report aims to clarify the facts surrounding the actual water and power requirements of these facilities versus common misconceptions.
There are more than 70 data centers either operating in or planned for Nevada, but Nevadans are turning out in droves at public meetings to protest them. Despite this public disdain, almost everyone uses them. In this explainer, The Indy separates data center facts from fiction.
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