Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
The UK water industry trade body, Water UK, has criticized the government's AI growth plans for failing to account for the massive water consumption required by datacentres. They argue that current policy ignores the strain these facilities place on water-stressed regions, potentially leading to severe public supply shortages.
Cooling towers in Slough, Berkshire, which has the UK’s highest concentration of datacentres. Cooling towers in Slough, Berkshire, which has the UK’s highest concentration of datacentres. Water Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’
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