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Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t responding
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· June 24, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on this matter can be found through the Texas Tribune, as reported by Alejandra Martinez, with additional context and information available at oaoa.
Texas leaders are seeking information from data centers regarding their water usage. However, most data centers are not providing a response to this inquiry. Data centers are known to require significant amounts of water and energy to operate.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
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