Data centers use a substantial amount of water, and not only are they booming in Texas, with over 400 currently active, but the state’s water-needy agricultural industry may struggle to keep up.
AI data centers have garnered attention in recent months, especially as predictions anticipate demand for water outpacing supply in Texas in the coming decades. Areas like Corpus Christi, which forecasted it would run out of water next year, are facing serious crises, and the state’s projected supply might strain to keep up with demand.
