Estimated Water Use Mapped for 30 Major AI and Cloud Data Centers

The author created a map estimating water consumption for large compute facilities. The analysis covers thirty major AI and cloud data centers worldwide. Estimates are derived from publicly available capacity and cooling data. The map visualizes regional variations in water demand. Results highlight the significant cooling requirements of modern data centers. The study underscores the environmental impact of high‑performance computing. Findings can inform sustainability discussions within the tech industry. The full map and methodology are hosted on ThirstyMachines.com.