Water Consumption

Latest Water Consumption coverage.

Sep 5, 2026

AI's 2026 water footprint: 764.6B liters, with per-prompt estimates varying 10,000x

AI's water consumption in 2026 estimated at 312.5B-764.6B liters, with per-prompt usage varying widely based on infrastructure and location.

Sep 1, 2026

OpenAI's $20B Effingham data center to use 30,000 gallons of water daily, but cooling system raises concerns

OpenAI's new data center in Effingham County will use 30,000 gallons of water daily, but experts question its dry cooling system's efficiency in hot climates.