Study Of Data Center Water Consumption In United States Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The United States Water Consumption Market Report is Divided Into Segments Based On Water Procurement (Potable Water, Non-Potable Water, and Other Alternate Sources), Data Center Type (Enterprise, Colocation, and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)), and Data Center Size (Mega, Massive, Large, Medium, and Small). The Report Provides Market Size and Forecasts for all These Segments, Measured in Volume (Trillion Liters).

Study Of Data Center Water Consumption In United States Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

United States Water Consumption Market Size

United States Water Consumption Market Summary
Study Period 2021 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 0.98 Trillion liters
Market Volume (2030) 1.44 Trillion liters
CAGR 8.00 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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United States Water Consumption Market Analysis

The United States Water Consumption Market size is estimated at 0.98 trillion liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 1.44 trillion liters by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

IT Load Capacity: The IT load capacity for the United States colocation data center market stands at roughly 18400.73 MW in 2024.

Geographical Significance: The U.S. climate spans from the tropical heat of South Florida and Hawaii to the frigid cold of Alaska and the Rocky Mountains. Northern Virginia ranks as the premier data center location, with Dallas, Silicon Valley, Phoenix, Chicago, Atlanta, Portland, the New York/New Jersey area, Seattle, and Los Angeles close behind. These centers are ideally situated in regions with sufficient electricity, cooling water, fiber connectivity, affordable real estate, tax benefits, and minimal natural disaster risk. However, in 2023, Virginia encountered unprecedented dry spells, including a major drought, impacting much of the state, particularly the northern counties.

Raised Floor Space: The raised floor space for the United States colocation data center market is estimated at around 66021803.82 sq.ft in 2024.

Projected Installed Racks: The projected number of installed racks in the United States colocation data center market for 2024 is approximately 2628675.10.

United States Water Consumption Industry Overview

The data center market focused on water consumption in the United States is highly fragmented, with five key players taking the lead. These frontrunners include Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Amazon Web Services Inc., Digital Realty Trust Inc., and Equinix Inc. Several hyperscale data centers, including those operated by Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services, have set an ambitious goal to achieve "water positive" status by 2030. For instance, Amazon aims to return more water to the communities than it consumes in its direct operations, a feat it plans to accomplish through recycling methods in its data centers. Echoing this commitment, Microsoft has been actively working on reducing water usage for cooling. Notably, starting August, the new data centers being designed for Virginia will implement zero-water cooling technologies. Google has also aligned with these sustainability efforts.

United States Water Consumption Market Leaders

  1. Google LLC

  2. Microsoft Corporation

  3. Amazon Web Services Inc.

  4. Digital Realty Trust Inc.

  5. Equinix Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
United States Water Consumption Market Concentration
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United States Water Consumption Market News

  • October 2024: Digital Realty partnered with Ecolab to deploy an AI-driven water conservation solution in 35 U.S. data centers. Nalco Water, Ecolab’s division, will implement the solution to enhance water efficiency, potentially reducing water use by 15%, extending equipment lifespan, and saving up to 126 million gallons of potable water annually. In 2023, Ecolab's solutions helped Digital Realty cut water withdrawal by 5% and avoid 986 tons of CO2 emissions.
  • April 2023: Amazon Web Services (AWS) received approval from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to withdraw up to 5 billion liters of water annually from the Rappahannock River. This water will cool AWS new data center on a redeveloped industrial site. The authorities also imposed strict water extraction limits to ensure the river's health, and AWS typically uses less than the allowed amount.

United States Water Consumption Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions And Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 2.1 Research Framework
  • 2.2 Secondary Research
  • 2.3 Primary Research
  • 2.4 Data Triangulation and Insight Generation

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHT

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Dynamics
    • 4.2.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1.1 AI, 5G, and Smartphone Adoption Drive Significant Data Center Investments and Rising Water Usage
    • 4.2.1.2 Rising Water Demand for Data Centers Sparks Innovations in Sustainable IT Infrastructure
    • 4.2.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.2.1 Data Centers Expand in Water-Scarce Regions Amid Rising Natural Disasters
  • 4.3 Analysis of the Key Applications Based on the Water Consumption In Data Centers
  • 4.4 Analysis of the Efficiency Benefits Realized With the Use of Water For Cooling in data Centers
  • 4.5 Industry Regulations and Standards Related to Water Consumption
  • 4.6 Case Study Analysis Detailing the Concept of Reuse Water (Greywater Recycling, Rainwater Recycling, Cooling Tower or Heat Exchangers Water Recycling or Evaporative Cooling) in Data Centers
  • 4.7 Key Considerations in Water Scarce Areas
  • 4.8 Key Analysis of Water Treatment Method (Filtration, Reverse Osmosis, Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection, Chemical Treatment, Softening and Others) Used For Cooling in Data Centers

5. DATA CENTER INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

  • 5.1 Current Market Scenario Data Center Footprint
  • 5.2 Global Breakdown of Data Center Footprint
  • 5.3 Analysis of the Major Hotspots For Dc Investments

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 Market Segmentation - By Source of Water Procurement
    • 6.1.1 Potable Water (Via Regional Water Utility Companies, Local Water Authorities or Private Companies)
    • 6.1.2 Non-Potable Water (It Includes greywater (Treated Sewage or Recycled Water)
    • 6.1.3 Other Alternate Source (It includes on-site Groundwater, Surface Water, Seawater, Water produced via a byproduct of oil and gas extraction, and Rainwater)
  • 6.2 Market Segmentation - By Data Center Type
    • 6.2.1 Enterprise
    • 6.2.2 Colocation
    • 6.2.3 Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)
  • 6.3 Market Segmentation - By Data Center Size
    • 6.3.1 Mega
    • 6.3.2 Massive
    • 6.3.3 Large
    • 6.3.4 Medium
    • 6.3.5 Small

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Google LLC
    • 7.1.2 Amazon Web Services Inc.
    • 7.1.3 Meta Platforms Inc.
    • 7.1.4 Microsoft Corporation
    • 7.1.5 Digital Realty Trust Inc.
    • 7.1.6 Apple Inc.
    • 7.1.7 Equinix Inc.
    • 7.1.8 Alibaba.com
    • 7.1.9 Cologix, Inc.
    • 7.1.10 Centersquare
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. FUTURE OUTLOOK OF THE MARKET

9. ABOUT US

  • 9.1 Industries Covered
  • 9.2 Illustrative List of Clients in the Industry
  • 9.3 Our Customized Research Capabilities
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United States Water Consumption Industry Segmentation

The study tracks the critical applications of water in large data centers, such as cooling and power generation. It includes key applications based on water consumption in data centers and quantifies overall water usage in billion liters across regions. The study also identifies underlying trends and developments conceptualized by leading industry data center operators.

The United States Water Consumption Market is Divided Into Segments Based On Water Procurement (Potable Water, Non-Potable Water, and Other Alternate Sources), Data Center Type (Enterprise, Colocation, and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)), and Data Center Size (Mega, Massive, Large, Medium, and Small). The Report Provides Market Size and Forecasts for all These Segments, Measured in Volume (Trillion Liters).

Market Segmentation - By Source of Water Procurement Potable Water (Via Regional Water Utility Companies, Local Water Authorities or Private Companies)
Non-Potable Water (It Includes greywater (Treated Sewage or Recycled Water)
Other Alternate Source (It includes on-site Groundwater, Surface Water, Seawater, Water produced via a byproduct of oil and gas extraction, and Rainwater)
Market Segmentation - By Data Center Type Enterprise
Colocation
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)
Market Segmentation - By Data Center Size Mega
Massive
Large
Medium
Small
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United States Water Consumption Market Research FAQs

How big is the United States Water Consumption Market?

The United States Water Consumption Market size is expected to reach 0.98 trillion liters in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 8% to reach 1.44 trillion liters by 2030.

What is the current United States Water Consumption Market size?

In 2025, the United States Water Consumption Market size is expected to reach 0.98 trillion liters.

Who are the key players in United States Water Consumption Market?

Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Amazon Web Services Inc., Digital Realty Trust Inc. and Equinix Inc. are the major companies operating in the United States Water Consumption Market.

What years does this United States Water Consumption Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the United States Water Consumption Market size was estimated at 0.90 trillion liters. The report covers the United States Water Consumption Market historical market size for years: 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the United States Water Consumption Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

United States Water Consumption Industry Report

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