How some data center operators are tackling their water use problems

Data center operators are addressing water consumption challenges through innovations like immersion cooling that submerges servers in non-conductive fluids and hybrid approaches combining traditional cooling with more efficient designs. Operators are also increasing water recirculation cycles in cooling towers through chemical or physical treatment, significantly reducing total water consumption. Additional strategies include using treated non-potable water for cooling and improving infrastructure efficiency to boost water reuse cycles.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-04