# Amazon’s data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water last year

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**Tags:** via-news-bot, amazon, data\
**Created:** [12 June 2026 06:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/amazon-s-data-centers-used-2-5-billion-gallons-of-water-last-year/247259 "2026-06-12T06:26:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [12 June 2026 06:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/amazon-s-data-centers-used-2-5-billion-gallons-of-water-last-year/247259/1 "2026-06-12T06:26:37Z")

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> Amazon’s using a lot of water, but claims it’s using it efficiently.

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> **[Amazon’s data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water last year](https://www.theverge.com/tech/948534/amazon-data-centers-water-use)**
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> Amazon’s using a lot of water, but claims it’s using it efficiently.

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**Author:** ![alvinkatojr](https://forum.devtalk.com/user_avatar/forum.devtalk.com/alvinkatojr/32/6613_2.png) [@alvinkatojr](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/alvinkatojr)\
**Post date:** [12 June 2026 19:24 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/amazon-s-data-centers-used-2-5-billion-gallons-of-water-last-year/247259/2 "2026-06-12T19:24:31Z")

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Can’t wait for quantum computers to save the day. At least they won’t use as much water or generate heat. They just need **A LOT** of ice!