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Water Woes Hit UK Data Centres Amid Drought
14 Aug
Summary
- Data centres are facing water rationing due to drought.
- High-demand businesses are impacted by supply limits.
- Affinity Water serves millions in London and southeast England.

Data centres across Britain are now contending with water rationing as drought conditions worsen.
Affinity Water, which provides services to four million customers in London and the surrounding southeast region, has initiated supply restrictions.
These limitations specifically target businesses with substantial water requirements, notably data centres, which have been consuming unprecedented amounts of water.
The rationing highlights escalating concerns regarding the environmental impact of these facilities during periods of extreme water scarcity.