1) Data centers cause big use of water and the local region has to give it up, causing shortages and higher water bills to residents.
2) Sen. Ted Cruz said: Older data centers use a lot of water but many new ones being built have closed loop water systems that use the same water inside them.
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2 is true and some use air for cooling, not water.
So, like the Volkswagens of 1938-2006?