Strategies for Sustainable Water Management in Data Centers

Data centers consume significant water for cooling and humidification, yet transparency in usage data is lacking. This white paper explores sustainable water management for data centers:

• Tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft now report water usage, setting an industry baseline.
• Data centers can cut water use by recirculating water, adopting new cooling methods, and upgrading to efficient equipment.
• Collecting data, exploring alternative sources, and joining replenishment programs can enhance water sustainability.

Amid the climate crisis, this paper provides guidance for data centers to reduce water use and build sustainable infrastructure.