What data centers need to consider when storing produced water
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Using produced water for data center cooling turns wastewater into a thermal asset — but it drags in storage, contamination, and regulatory complexity that most operators haven’t modeled. If AI buildout is pushing you into non-traditional cooling, get facilities, legal, and ESG in the same room before you commit to water sourcing strategies.
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