Freshwater is limited
Oceans contain most of Earth’s water, but that water is salty. Only a small share of Earth’s water is freshwater, and much of it is stored in ice or underground.
Our fresh water is at risk.
Large data centers can require substantial water and electricity for cooling and operation. Communities deserve clear answers about how much water is being used, where it comes from, and how local supplies will be protected.
Why this matters
Data-center water use varies by facility, climate, cooling system, and power source. That is exactly why public reporting and responsible planning matter.
Cooling can use water
Many data centers remove heat through cooling systems that may consume water. Water demand can be especially important in hot or drought-prone regions.
Transparency protects communities
Residents should be able to review projected water demand, drought plans, conservation measures, and alternatives before major facilities are approved.
Take action
Protecting water begins with informed local participation.
Ask questions
Request public estimates of annual and peak-day water use, the proposed water source, and drought-emergency plans.
Attend meetings
Follow city councils, county boards, planning commissions, utility districts, and environmental-review hearings.
Share verified facts
Use reliable sources and clearly separate measured data from projections or opinions.
Demand better design
Support recycled-water use, efficient cooling, transparent reporting, and safeguards for households, farms, and ecosystems.
“Technology should not come at the cost of the water people need to live.”
About the project
My name is Ronni Stout. I started Save Our Fresh Water to raise awareness about the rapid growth of data centers and the pressure large new developments may place on local water supplies.
This project supports factual education, public transparency, responsible water use, and stronger community protections. The goal is to help ordinary people understand proposed projects and speak up before important decisions are made.
Research and sources
These public sources are a starting point. More state and local records will be added as the project grows.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — 2024 United States Data Center Energy Usage Report U.S. Department of Energy — Cooling Water Efficiency Opportunities for Federal Data Centers U.S. Geological Survey — How Much Water Is There on Earth?This website is an independent public-awareness project and is not affiliated with the agencies listed above.
Help protect our future
Share this website, follow local development proposals, and send information about data-center projects in your community.
Email: saveourfreshwater4life@gmail.com
Website: saveourfreshwater.com