AIThe Verge1 day ago
Amazon data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025
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Amazon's global data centers consumed 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025, a two percent drop from 2024 despite expanded operations. The company reported a water usage rate of 0.12 liters per kilowatt-hour. The disclosure follows Seattle's one-year data center moratorium, which some Amazon employees supported.
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