Quick answer
Water availability, quality and climate shape a data centre's cooling design. Water-cooled systems need a reliable supply and discharge permissions, while air-cooled or liquid-cooled designs reduce water use. Check groundwater rules, municipal supply and recycled-water options before buying land.
Key takeaways
- Check groundwater rules
- Recycled water is increasingly used
- AI loads push liquid cooling
Water sources
Municipal supply, groundwater (subject to permits) and treated wastewater.
Cooling and land
Cooling plant and tanks need space; liquid cooling for AI racks changes layouts.
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