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This video, based on an article from the Uptime Institute (journal.uptimeinstitute.com/water-is-local-generalities-do-not-apply/) argues that data center water consumption cannot be measured by a single universal standard because it is a local issue.

The amount of water a facility requires depends heavily on its cooling technology, the regional climate, and the specific design choices made by engineers. While some systems rely on evaporation, others utilize air-only cooling to minimize their environmental footprint in drought-prone areas.

Because of these variables, broad generalizations about the industry's impact are often misleading and fail to account for site-specific conditions. Ultimately, the source advocates for increased transparency and reporting based on local watersheds rather than global averages to better understand real-world sustainability.