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1. tptacek · 1791145040 · focus · HN ↗

   So, basically, not a meaningful amount of water at all. Credit to the story authors for taking the time to frame what 13MM gallons actually works out to.

   1. dom96 · 1791150948 · focus · HN ↗

      Why aren’t the data centres just honest about their water usage if it’s seemingly so low?

      1. tptacek · 1791152295 · focus · HN ↗

         I don't understand your question. I'm commenting on the figures we know from this report. I don't have to work out the motives behind them to evaluate whether they're material (they are not).

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