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Data Center Water Usage Debate
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed data centers do not use water, despite their significant consumption. This claim has raised concerns for communities hosting such facilities.
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The Hill
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed Wednesday that data centers “don’t use water” despite the facilities’ significant water use raising concerns for communities that may host them. In an interview with CNBC, Lutnick said, “One of my favorite things is when people talk about data centers using
2026-09-02 21:15 UTC