Directory / Events / Study: 25% of 9,347 data centers worldwide sit in areas where water demand exceeds supply at least one month a year; 33% under a 3°C scenario (Washington Post, Nov 9)

Event

Study: 25% of 9,347 data centers worldwide sit in areas where water demand exceeds supply at least one month a year; 33% under a 3°C scenario (Washington Post, Nov 9)

event type
research
occurred on
2026-11-09

Observations

Every number below has a source. Labels mark the figure as measured, illustrative, or planned.

MetricValueUnitAs ofPeriodLabelSourceNotes
pct_water_gap_3c33percent2026-11-09plannedStudy (PMC)Scenario result from the study, not a current measured share.
pct_water_gap_one_month25percent2026-11-09measuredStudy (PMC)
sample_size9,347count2026-11-09measuredStudy (PMC)

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