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Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t responding.
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Data centers need a lot of water and energy. State officials want to know how much, and they hoped a survey sent to data center companies would give them the answers. But at a legislative hearing Tuesday in Austin, they were told less than a third of the companies surveyed responded. “Bad data, b...
Key takeaway But at a legislative hearing Tuesday in Austin, they were told less than a third of the companies surveyed responded.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The lack of response from data center companies to the state's survey on water usage is particularly concerning for San Antonio , where the industry has seen significant growth in recent years. As the city continues to attract new data centers, the strain on its water resources will only intensify. With Bexar County's population projected to continue growing, the need for accurate information on water usage becomes even more critical. The fact that most data center companies are not providing this information hinders the ability of local officials to make informed decisions about water management and conservation. This issue is closely tied to the city's overall water security and will likely be a key consideration in future discussions about economic development and environmental sustainability in San Antonio. The city's residents and businesses will be watching to see how state officials and data center companies address this issue.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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