Observed arrival · 2026-10-28

Thirsty AI: a satellite record of data-centre water

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An interactive investigation into water use around major AI data centres, with a local lookup, campus comparisons, and links to its methods and data.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-28 issue.

For: Residents tracking local water and data-centre impacts
Worth noticing: The local lookup pairs NASA GRACE/GRACE-FO records since 2002 with a 253-km land radius and basin-water indicators.

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The local lookup accepts a town, city, coordinates, or device location and describes NASA GRACE and GRACE-FO stored-water measurements within a 253-km radius. Campus comparisons separate withdrawals above estimated replenishment from clearly falling stored water, and the navigation lists both a method page and a data-download link. The page attributes its 2021 The Dalles water-use figure to Google data centres.

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●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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