Written By Tim Chiddix
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, about 37 percent of the contiguous United States was in at least a moderate drought as of April 7. The extended drought in many areas has led companies to examine the impact of water use in their data center cooling strategies. As cooling strategies are evaluated, it is important to remember that a reduction in water use at an individual facility does not always result in an aggregate reduction in water use for the regional water supply system. There are many factors that impact the actual water usage consumed by the facility, and understanding those components is important before making any decisions.
