# AI Data Centers May Use Far More Water Than Big Tech Reports, WSJ Finds

Disclosure gaps depend on how a facility is powered, and most providers report only direct water use on site.

- Published: 2026-07-05T10:42:30.164Z
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AI data centers may use far more water than the largest technology companies report, and the difference depends heavily on how each facility is powered, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis summarized by AI Post. The gap is a disclos…

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