Data Centers in the Midwest: Their Expected Growth and Potential Impacts on Water Use and Management

The proliferation of data centers across the country, and the Midwest, holds out hope for a high-tech economic future, especially as use of cloud-based services and artificial intelligence applications grow exponentially. But they need water to help keep equipment cool, which can stress water resources. Hear from Dr. Lauren Bridges from the University of Virginia about the growing data center industry’s impact on the environment and Carrie Jennings from Freshwater about groundwater geology and governance in the Midwest.

This webinar is being hosted by the CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference Energy & Environment Committee and the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus.