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Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and electricity usage

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  1. tptacek · · 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. throwaway13mm · · focus · HN ↗
      Perhaps not a meaningful amount at a national/worldwide scale. However, an individual datacentre consuming that amount at a local/regional scale could be more impactful.
      1. lowbloodsugar · · focus · HN ↗
        The nearby city uses as 30Mgal to 60Mgal per day vs the data center that uses 13Mgal per year. The article gives you the data.
        1. [deleted] · · focus · HN ↗

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