AI Data Centres Projected to Use More Water Than All Humans by 2030

Analysts warn that the water demand of AI data centres could outpace global per‑capita usage. Projections indicate that by 2030 the total consumption may exceed the amount each person on Earth uses. The report highlights water as a hidden cost of expanding artificial‑intelligence infrastructure. Rapid growth in AI processing power is driving the need for larger cooling systems. Increased water use raises concerns about sustainability and resource strain. Experts suggest that industry stakeholders must address these environmental impacts. Potential solutions include more efficient cooling technologies and alternative energy sources. Monitoring water footprints will become critical as AI services continue to scale.