Data centers, drought and development: Inside the Texas water crisis

Data centers, drought and development: Inside the Texas water crisis

July 19, 2026 · 26 min

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Texas is facing a significant water crisis due to the imbalance between water supply and the demands of its growing population and economy.

Texas is confronting a widening gap between its long-term water supply and the needs of its growing population and economy. The state is projected to be in a water crisis in coming decades unless new conservation measures are installed and new water sources are created,

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