Also worth noting that it wasn’t the data center running that used the water, but its construction:
The company said its water consumption was so high last year because of temporary construction-related activities, such as concrete work, dust control and site preparation.
Once operational, the company said the data centers only will use water for domestic needs, such as bathrooms and kitchens. That will total the equivalent of what four U.S. households use per month, the spokesperson said.
Also worth noting that it wasn’t the data center running that used the water, but its construction:
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/08/georgia-data-centers-water-00909988