Takeaways by Bloomberg AI
- Amazon.com Inc. said its data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water worldwide last year, or about 5% of the amount metro Seattle consumes annually.
- Amazon’s announcement arrives amid a debate over how much water and electricity data centers use, with some states and cities considering moratoriums on construction of new server farms.
- Water researchers and community advocates say more transparency is needed, with Amazon’s new disclosure including its water usage effectiveness calculation and cumulative annual withdrawal figure.
Bloomberg Technology
By Matt Day and Michelle Ma
June 11, 2026