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While we're ordered to not use hosepipes, a single artificial intelligence data centre can use the same amount of H2O as 3,000 homes. That's why the drive to turn Britain into an AI superpower could leave us gasping for water

A data centre's water consumption goes up massively during the hot summer weather - at precisely the time water is most likely to be in short supply.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Daily Mail ·
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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Aug 29, 2026, 9:49 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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