Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
A UK trade body has warned that current water resources may be insufficient to support planned datacentre expansions, citing the government's lack of consideration for water needs in AI growth strategies. Datacentres require significant water for cooling systems, and existing water-stressed regions in southern and eastern England face additional strain from new developments. The trade body highlighted that water forecasts and policy documents fail to account for datacentre demands, raising concerns about the feasibility of future projects without changes in planning and water management.
A UK trade body says the government's AI growth plans are at risk due to insufficient water supply for datacentres, which require large amounts of water for cooling.
The issue highlights a growing conflict between technological expansion and environmental sustainability, particularly in water-stressed regions of the UK.
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