importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-20T20:53:13Z
Exploring the Feasibility of Using Recycled Water for Data Center Cooling
The article examines the feasibility of using treated wastewater, including urine, as an alternative cooling source for data centers, highlighting existing technologies like membrane bioreactors and the growing adoption of recycled water to reduce strain on potable water supplies.
Jason Kelce joked that people should cool data centers with their pee, rather than potable water -- but his suggestion is not completely ludicrous.
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