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Can data centers produce water instead of consuming it? UT researchers think so
As Texas experiences rapid data center growth, researchers at UT Austin are exploring whether water produced during oil and gas extraction could be cleaned and reused for cooling. They hope the approach could help address mounting concerns about water demand while putting a massive waste stream to productive use.
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As Texas experiences rapid data center growth, researchers at UT Austin are exploring whether water produced during oil and gas extraction could be cleaned and reused for cooling. They hope the approach could help address mounting concerns about water demand while putting a massive waste stream to productive use.
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