Data center water debate: producing one gallon of milk takes 628 gallons of water
dfinke · x · 2026-09-19
Responding to concerns about data center water consumption, a widely shared fact: it takes roughly 628 gallons of water to produce a single gallon of milk — a comparison used to push back on the narrative that AI infrastructure is the standout water consumer.
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