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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by TehCorwiz on Sunday October 04, 2026 @05:20PM (#49958014)
There are so many facets that numbers alone don't cover:

Are they drawing from a flowing source or an aquifer? Is it depleting a limited resource?

Is it evaporative or does the waste get discharged?

Is the waste water treated for the metal that it leaches from the cooling system?

Is it allowed to reach thermal equilibrium first or is the water discharged warm which can cause algae blooms or other problems?

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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by collingreen on Monday October 05, 2026 @11:22AM (#49966040)
Great examples. I understand these concepts as a lay person and I think most others can understand them too and therefore think they should be reported.
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