# Data Centers Face Water Constraints

A study cited by The Washington Post finds that one in four data centers operates in an area with stressed water supplies, as rapid growth in facilities supporting AI increases attention to their water and energy demands. The report identifies no specific government solicitation, agency, contract, or study, but it highlights resource availability as a planning consideration for data-center projects and related procurement.

- Procurement teams and contractors involved in data-center site selection and project planning should evaluate local water availability and cooling efficiency, alongside energy needs.
- Community impacts may affect project planning where facilities could compete with other users for limited water supplies.
- The signal points to potential demand for efficient cooling and resource-conscious data-center design, but it does not identify a specific procurement opportunity or deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [1 in 4 data centers run in area with stressed water supply, study finds   - The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/11/09/1-4-data-centers-runs-area-with-stressed-water-supply-study-finds) - The Washington Post