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Voters rejected AI data centers over resource concerns. Here's why measuring water usage is hard
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- AI data centers are facing national outcry for draining local water and power supply. The truth about how they use water to stay cool is far more complicated.
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Nov 5, 2026 · Updated 11/5/2026, 1:12:32 PM · Reported with: CNBC Technology
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