25 Aug 2026
Signal Headquarters
Vol. I
No. 237

Up to 20% of US data centers are currently at risk due to community backlash.

The case

Up to 20% of all data centers in the US this year are at risk due to community backlash.

“Up to 20% of all data centers this year in the US, my understanding is are at risk.”
Anjney Midha · 18 Jun 2026

The pushback

Data center water consumption in the US is approximately 0.017% of total US water consumption.

“It came out at about 0.017% of US water consumption.”
Benedict Evans · 31 May 2026

Topics

Community OppositionData Centers

Signal Headquarters · compiled from attributed public discussion. Last updated 2026-06-18.