Lutnick claims that data centers, known for water consumption, ‘don’t use water’
- Posted on September 2, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's controversial statement denying data centers' water consumption contradicts widespread environmental concerns. Data centers require massive quantities of water for cooling systems, yet officials continue to downplay their ecological impact. This disconnect between rhetoric and reality raises questions about government transparency regarding infrastructure sustainability and the environmental costs of expanding digital infrastructure in water-stressed regions.
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Lutnick claims that data centers, known for water consumption, ‘don’t use water’
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed Wednesday that data centers “don’t use water” despite the facilities’ significant water use raising concerns for communities that may host them. In an int…
